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HFC Challengers 16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Avatar - Let It Burn. Nathan Summers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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185 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Summers clinches with his opponent.
Summers wants a takedown.
Todd gets underhooks to prevent Summers's takedown attempt.
Summers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Todd prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Todd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Todd is pressed up against the cage. Summers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Todd down to the mat. Todd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Summers tries to clinch up.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Nathan Summers has been cut.
Summers tries to clinch up.
Todd sizes up Summers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Summers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Summers tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Summers.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Summers dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Summers misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat.
Summers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Todd.
Summers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todd avoids it really well and circles away.
Todd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers tries to clinch
and Todd counters with a crisp right that sends Summers to the canvas! Todd follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
During a confident post fight interview, Comanche Todd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Saltzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte's entrance music is Shabba Ranks (Shabba Remix). A fine choice. Jon Saltzman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte fails with the takedown
and Saltzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saltzman showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Saltzman is nestled in close to Duarte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saltzman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head.
Duarte is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Saltzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duarte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saltzman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saltzman working Duarte over with strikes.
Duarte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saltzman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte is refusing to be controlled, as Saltzman sits in half guard.
Saltzman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Duarte is trying to control but can't.
Saltzman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duarte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duarte is trying to maintain the position but Saltzman is very close to passing his half guard.
Duarte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saltzman is thwarting Duarte's attempts to control the position.
Saltzman throws a strike but Duarte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saltzman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saltzman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saltzman throwing strikes from guard but Duarte blocks nicely.
Duarte 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.
Saltzman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saltzman throws a strike but Duarte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman wants to stand but Duarte is controlling the position.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Saltzman is keeping the position.
Duarte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Junior Duarte just wasn't active enough.
Saltzman gets a double leg takedown into Duarte's guard.
Duarte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saltzman chips away with some ground and pound.
Saltzman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saltzman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saltzman trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltzman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Saltzman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saltzman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duarte quickly recovers to half guard.
Saltzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duarte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saltzman trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Jon Saltzman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saltzman distracts Duarte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duarte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Saltzman works over Duarte with some ground and pound from guard.
Duarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duarte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saltzman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte working for submissions but it's allowed Saltzman to get to half guard.
Saltzman lands with a punch from half guard.
Saltzman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte has hold of Saltzman's hands but Saltzman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saltzman connects with a nice short shot to Duarte's temple.
Saltzman controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saltzman lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saltzman lands with a punch from half guard.
Saltzman not doing much here.
Duarte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saltzman.
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!
Saltzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saltzman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saltzman throwing shots but Duarte is blocking nicely.
Saltzman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saltzman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saltzman.
Saltzman distracts Duarte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duarte controls Saltzman momentarily but Saltzman frees himself.
Saltzman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duarte's head.
Saltzman wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Saltzman with a nice head shot there.
Duarte is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saltzman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Duarte's body to avoid the submission. Duarte has instead reached around Saltzman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Duarte arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Duarte!
Junior Duarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotha Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly comes into the arena with Strokin blaring out of the sound system. Brotha Lynch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotha Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lars Kenardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch tries to sprawl but Kenardly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenardly pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenardly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenardly's back!
Lynch has his arm under Kenardly's chin here. Game over son! Lynch squeezes tightly and Kenardly is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brotha Lynch!
After the fight, Brotha Lynch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sparrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Sparrow gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews is looking for a takedown.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparrow lands a body punch.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow landing knees to the body.
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparrow clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sparrow as the two fighters clinch.
Sparrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Sparrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Sparrow landing knees to the head.
Sparrow lands a good knee to the midsection. Matthews won't want to take too many of those.
Sparrow lands a knee to the body.
Sparrow scores a nice knee to the body.
Matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow with a knee to the head.
Matthews avoiding damage as Sparrow throws knees to the body.
Sparrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sparrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
Sparrow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparrow counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sparrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparrow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Sparrow has passed into mount! Damn!
Sparrow raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matthews is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparrow has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparrow landing punches.
Matthews is rocked!
Sparrow unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Matthews wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sparrow celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
An intense looking Jack Sparrow took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Jack Sparrow...Captain Jack Sparrow'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Nestor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestor has chosen Ain't no grave as his entrance music. Lord Viceroy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Nestor's chin.
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285 lbs
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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
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
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, Dustin Nestor!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy connects with a body shot that sends Nestor's belly button to the back.
Viceroy scores with a shot to the body.
Dustin Nestor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nestor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viceroy.
Nestor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nestor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Viceroy misses.
Nestor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Nestor avoids them all with ease.
Nestor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nestor duly obliges.
Nestor moves into range and clinches up with Viceroy.
Viceroy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nestor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viceroy.
Viceroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nestor throws an overhand right that lands on Viceroy's shoulder, as Viceroy tries to avoid the shot.
Nestor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nestor has closed the distance and engaged Viceroy in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Nestor back against the cage.
Nestor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nestor slips a jab from Viceroy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nestor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Viceroy.
Viceroy cracks a nice hook into Nestor's ribs.
No joy there for Viceroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Nestor avoids them all with ease.
Nestor throws a big shot that misses.
Viceroy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) in the buildup to the fight.
Viceroy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viceroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Nestor is just out of range.
Nestor darts in trying to clinch
and Viceroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Nestor does no damage.
Nestor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viceroy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nestor darts in and clinches Viceroy up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor breaks the clinch.
Viceroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nestor.
A lazy left from Viceroy finds it's target.
Nestor misses with a double jab.
Nestor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viceroy lunges at Nestor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nestor's hand.
Nestor tries to clinch but Viceroy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viceroy. Nestor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nestor tries to clinch but Viceroy moves out of range.
Nestor is looking to clinch but Viceroy is avoiding it.
Viceroy misses with a straight left.
Viceroy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nestor is rocked!
Viceroy lands a body shot.
Nestor is still on wobbly legs! Can Viceroy finish him?
Nestor looks winded!
Viceroy weaves into range and cracks Nestor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nestor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Viceroy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tormented Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
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, Brian Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with an uppercut.
Li looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Li swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Li throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Li thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Li tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeff Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Li misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li connects with a single shot there.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Li lands a jab to Spencer's midsection.
A big left from Li misses.
Li misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
Li jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Spencer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer clinches.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Spencer prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.
Li can't break the clinch.
Spencer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Li blocking some punches.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Spencer.
Li being controlled against the cage.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Spencer has the dominant position.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li wants to break free but Spencer has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Li dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Spencer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Li misses with a hook.
Jeff Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Good standup being displayed there by Li as he connects with a hook.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Li misses with a double jab
and Spencer counters by clinching up.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Li tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
Spencer stalls.
Li blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Spencer taking a breather.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer is struggling to control the position.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li effectively controlling the action here.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Li can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Spencer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spencer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Li stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spencer scores with a hook.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Spencer moves out of range as Li strikes.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li misses with a left hand
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
A jab from Li misses.
A lazy left from Li finds it's target.
Li missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters by clinching up.
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spencer up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Spencer lands with a right to the head.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is rocked!
Li blocks an uppercut.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer stalling.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Spencer.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spencer prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Spencer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the cage.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer stalling against the cage.
Spencer works on Li's body with a couple of short punches.
Brian Spencer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spencer.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling him.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spencer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Li tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Spencer!
Brian Spencer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinozzo has chosen Dinozzo the Womanizer as his entrance music. Tanishk Soni has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
24 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinozzo looks for a takedown but Soni sprawls well.
Soni misses with a straight right.
Soni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinozzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dinozzo.
Soni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinozzo controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinozzo stands up over Soni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinozzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soni's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo won't allow Soni to sweep him here.
Dinozzo wants to control from the top but Soni keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Dinozzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dinozzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dinozzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Soni catches Dinozzo right on the button with a cross.
Soni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Soni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Dinozzo.
Dinozzo dives in and grabs Soni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes down on Dinozzo's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soni tries to clinch there but Dinozzo circles away.
Soni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dinozzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soni pinned against the cage. Soni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soni has Dinozzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinozzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanishk Soni's cut is getting worse.
Dinozzo tries to pull guard but Soni holds him up against the cage and eventually Dinozzo drops back down to his feet.
Soni prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinozzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni stuffs the takedown attempt from Dinozzo. Dinozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Soni tries to clinch there but Dinozzo circles away.
Dinozzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Soni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dinozzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soni throws a low kick but Dinozzo avoids it.
Dinozzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soni cracks the inside of Dinozzo's front leg.
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Dinozzo pushes him off.
Soni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinozzo moves out of range of the body kick from Soni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dinozzo dives in and grabs Soni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes down on Dinozzo's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Soni scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Soni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soni cracks Dinozzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinozzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soni to score with a decent uppercut.
Dinozzo walks into a straight right hand from Soni.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dinozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanishk Soni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinozzo pinned against the cage. Dinozzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soni tries to land a leg kick but Dinozzo saw it coming and moves away.
Soni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dinozzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dinozzo is working for a kimura but Soni is defending it quite comfortably.
Dinozzo is trying to control. Soni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soni sees it coming and defends easily.
Dinozzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Soni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dinozzo throws a strike but Soni avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dinozzo is stalling in the full guard.
Dinozzo trying to control but Soni is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Dinozzo.
Soni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Soni misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Soni clinches up against the cage.
Soni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soni fails to land the takedown.
Dinozzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dinozzo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishk Soni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinozzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soni's waist but Soni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinozzo off to one side.
Dinozzo misses with a low kick as Soni jumps back.
Dinozzo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soni jabs Dinozzo right on the nose. Dinozzo blinks but takes it well.
Soni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinozzo is out of range and Soni settles back down.
Soni fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Soni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt - Dinozzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soni sprawls well. Soni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dinozzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinozzo misses with a few strikes there.
Dinozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soni's waist but Soni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinozzo off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soni shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinozzo is trying to defend but Soni finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soni tries to pass to full mount but Dinozzo defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanishk Soni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dinozzo is out of range.
Soni tries to clinch but Dinozzo moves out of range.
Soni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dinozzo to the ground. Soni is now in Dinozzo's guard.
Soni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinozzo trying to keep a closed guard but Soni is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Dinozzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dinozzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soni swivels and escapes.
Tanishk Soni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni loads up on a big right hand but Dinozzo slips the punch.
Soni throws a body kick that misses
and Soni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soni as he jumps to the side.
Soni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soni shoots for a takedown but Dinozzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dinozzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Soni trying to land knees to the body.
Dinozzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Dinozzo.
Dinozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Soni as Dinozzo shoots in.
Dinozzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinozzo's guard.
Soni wants to stand but Dinozzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soni looking to pass the guard.
Dinozzo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soni is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni prevents Dinozzo from improving his position.
Soni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dinozzo goes for a double leg but Soni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soni continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinozzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinozzo stalling in the clinch but Soni improves position.
Dinozzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinozzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dinozzo throws the kick towards the body but Soni avoids it.
Soni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soni is trying to control. Dinozzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinozzo is trying to control but Soni manages to pass to mount!
Anthony Dinozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanishk Soni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinozzo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishk Soni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soni, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishk Soni!
An out of breath Tanishk Soni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win comes into a darkened arena with his song building. FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kevin Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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303 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Rose misses
letting Win counter with a right hand.
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Rose tries to clinch there but Win circles away.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Win makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Win counters with a one-two to the body.
Rose looks to clinch
enabling Win to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Win paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Win moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Win paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Win counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Win keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose is looking to wear down Win with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Win uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Kevin Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Win counters with a two punch combo.
Rose throws the left hand but Win avoids the punch easily.
Win is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Win swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to clinch there but Win circles away.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Win manages to avoid it.
Win slips under a jab.
Win is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Win ducks down to avoid it.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Win.
Rose clinches with his opponent.
Rose working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Win has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Win is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rose reverses the position brilliantly into Win's guard!
Win has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to control from the top but Win keeps moving.
Win looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Win has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Win's legs - danger averted.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Win keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Win has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose wants to control from the top but Win keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rose passes into side control.
Rose trying to control the position but Win is working away.
Win tries to bench press Rose off him but Rose keeps the position.
Rose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Win, who protects the arm well.
Win gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Win is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Built Win will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose forces Win back against the cage and clinches.
Win looking for a takedown.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Win drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose pushes Win back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Win drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kevin Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Built Win.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Win is looking to take this one to the mat.
Win is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose misses with a hook.
Built Win seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Win manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Rose.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Win paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose throws a right hand that misses
letting Win counter with a right hand.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
and Rose counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Win! He's just covering up as Rose starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Rose!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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