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EFC 2: No Survivors PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore Misawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Chris Leben!
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, Salvatore Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leben wants it to stay on the feet.
Leben tries to clinch there but Misawa circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Leben scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Salvatore Misawa has been cut.
Leben doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Misawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Misawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leben wants to clinch up but Misawa keeps it at a distance.
Leben shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Misawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leben wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Leben stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leben stuffs the takedown.
Misawa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Leben counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chris Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Misawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Leben pushes down on Misawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leben is keen to just control but Misawa is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Misawa won't allow Leben to pass to mount.
Misawa is not content to let Leben control the position.
Leben has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leben with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leben lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Leben.
Misawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Misawa is trying to escape the mount.
Leben controlling the position easily from mount.
Leben landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa tries to reverse the position but Leben maintains control.
Misawa is squirming around, avoiding Leben's attempts to control the action.
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.
Leben has hold of Misawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Misawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leben working Misawa over with strikes here.
Leben has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Misawa's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben trying to control but Misawa is having none of it.
Leben working for a submission but Misawa is keeping him at bay.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Misawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leben shoots in and bounces Misawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Misawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leben is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben gets to his feet - Misawa follows without any prompting.
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leben counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Misawa is breathing heavily.
Leben stands up out of the half guard.
Leben tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Misawa moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Leben gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Leben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leben stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leben trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Leben is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Misawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leben 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.
Leben is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Leben from controlling successfully.
Leben might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Misawa trying to control the position.
Leben working some strikes from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but Misawa shows good takedown defense.
Misawa tries to clinch up.
Misawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leben as he jumps to the side.
Misawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leben to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Leben advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leben is trying to control. Misawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Misawa trying to control but Leben postures up.
Leben stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leben goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leben shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leben showed some decent athleticism there.
Leben controlling the action here.
Leben wants to get back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Leben dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Misawa's cut.
That's time! Leben's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leben bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Leben looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leben tries to free his leg and advance position but Misawa is retaining full guard.
Leben is looking to work some ground and pound but Misawa has wrist control.
Misawa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leben is now in half guard.
Misawa is looking to improve his position.
Leben trying to control the action but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Misawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leben controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben wants to control but Misawa is keeping him busy.
Misawa trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leben tries to clinch up but Misawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misawa is fending him off so far but Leben persists. Nope, Misawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Leben tries to clinch but Misawa moves away
and Misawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leben's guard.
Leben keeping moving, preventing Misawa from controlling successfully.
Leben working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben is really struggling to control Misawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Misawa stops Leben from standing up.
Leben keeping moving, preventing Misawa from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leben is on top in guard.
Misawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben tries to free his leg and advance position but Misawa is retaining full guard.
Misawa looking to control.
Leben forces his way into half guard.
Leben is looking to take a break and control but Misawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Misawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leben.
Leben stalling.
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. Leben connects with a nice short shot to Misawa's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Misawa keeps working.
Leben controlling the action here.
Misawa is not content to let Leben control the position.
Leben takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Leben.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leben, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Leben!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric DeSimone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - DeSimone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws a series of punches but DeSimone moves out of range.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
DeSimone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but DeSimone is avoiding it.
DeSimone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but DeSimone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as DeSimone sits in half guard.
DeSimone wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeSimone is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DeSimone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric DeSimone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Anderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Anderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fisher tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisher gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Fisher is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frank Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Fisher.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson is pulling down on Fisher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fisher, at least for the moment.
Fisher wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson is stalling here. Fisher is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fisher has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Fisher looks gassed!
Anderson is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Fisher back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson has picked Fisher up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fisher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.
Fisher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fisher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fisher to regain full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Fisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Anderson prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Fisher's hands, connecting with Fisher's forehead.
Anderson trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frank Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Fisher is working away.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Fisher's hands, connecting with Fisher's forehead.
Anderson is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fisher misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on Fisher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fisher is holding on for now.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Fisher's temple.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher content to stall in guard here.
Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fisher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fisher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fisher wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson works over Fisher with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Fisher denies him.
Anderson wants to control for a moment but Fisher uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working over Fisher with some ground and pound. Fisher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frank Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fisher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Henry Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is trying to keep Fisher in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Anderson.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yamamoto leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws a nice head kick!
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Go Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Harris.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Go Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris looks gassed!
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamamoto can pounce on him.
Yamamoto throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Harris crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Go Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Becks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Becks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Cloud!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becks scores with a nice head shot.
Cloud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Becks thumps Cloud with a low kick.
Cloud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cloud looks for the body kick but Becks saw that one coming.
Cloud misses with a head kick.
Becks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cloud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Becks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Becks looks for a takedown but Cloud sprawls well.
Becks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cloud is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud tries to clinch but Becks moves out of range.
Cloud is still on wobbly legs! Can Becks finish him?
Becks drops Cloud with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cloud! Becks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Becks!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shutterbug- by Big Boi. Luke Upton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upton tries a head kick but it misses.
Upton has closed the distance and engaged Foreman in a clinch.
Upton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Upton instigates a clinch.
Upton is trying to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Upton.
Foreman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Upton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Upton lands an uppercut.
Foreman gets underhooks to prevent Upton's takedown attempt.
Upton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Upton works on Foreman's body with a couple of short punches.
Foreman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foreman has picked Upton up - he's going for a ride! Foreman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Upton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foreman pulls his head out easily.
Upton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Upton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton wants to get back to full guard.
Upton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foreman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foreman's back!
Upton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Foreman hold on?
Foreman looks gassed!
Upton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Upton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Foreman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Foreman trying to control the hands but Upton breaks the grip.
Upton missing with strikes.
Foreman wants to escape the position.
Upton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Foreman is doing well to defend. Upton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Foreman is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Upton!
Luke Upton retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Simmons's choice of entrance music: Grandmas house. Z Pryde Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Escobar is controlling him well.
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons has a hand on Escobar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Escobar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Escobar has hold of Simmons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simmons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Simmons is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Escobar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Simmons is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Escobar!
Hector Escobar is the new light heavyweight champion!
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