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Insanity 41: Eruption PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajun Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Puno's choice of entrance music: 軍神. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matheus Lucas!
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, Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Puno.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Puno slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno slips under a jab.
Lucas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Lucas misses
and Puno counters with a single leg into guard. Lucas didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno has hold of Lucas's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lucas tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Puno cranks the arm and Lucas screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lucas, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kajun Puno!
A very excited looking Kajun Puno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Kremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Kremlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean lands a big uppercut and Kremlin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kremlin looks OK. Mean waves Kremlin back to his feet!
Kremlin is rocked!
It looks like Cyrus Kremlin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mean throws a nice looking combination but Kremlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Kremlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mean throws a powerful right kick. Kremlin tried to block low but the kick was high! Kremlin was taken right off of his feet! Mean jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Mean!
An out of breath Dean Mean 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan DePloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell Yeah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan DePloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
DePloi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DePloi trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine prevents DePloi from improving his position.
DePloi trying to control from the bottom.
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.
Rock Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DePloi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machine quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DePloi prevents Machine from standing back up.
Machine tries to roll over but DePloi keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying to control but DePloi postures up.
Machine is doing well to control the position and prevent DePloi from advancing to side control.
DePloi trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by DePloi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DePloi is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DePloi to get the leverage.
Machine wants to control but DePloi is keeping busy.
DePloi is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DePloi to get the leverage.
DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine tries to get to full guard but DePloi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is controlling DePloi's trapped leg to prevent DePloi from advancing to side control.
DePloi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as DePloi sits in half guard.
DePloi wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well.
Machine trying to hold on to DePloi's head to control him but DePloi postures up.
DePloi looking for a submission but Machine manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Machine looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to hit a switch here but DePloi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machine there!
Machine tries to lock up and control but DePloi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DePloi content just to control the position here.
DePloi avoids the attempt from Machine to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DePloi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but DePloi persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DePloi is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.
DePloi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DePloi.
DePloi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine scoring with strikes but DePloi is staying in there.
DePloi working to try and regain half guard.
DePloi is working hard here to advance position.
Machine wants to finish this one by submission but DePloi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machine.
DePloi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DePloi is looking to escape.
Machine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machine landing strikes from the mount and DePloi is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns DePloi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DePloi tries to reverse the position but Machine maintains control.
DePloi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machine working for a submission but DePloi is keeping him at bay.
Machine wants to take his opponent's back but DePloi doesn't allow it.
Machine breaks from DePloi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machine avoids the attempt from DePloi to control.
Machine lands a couple of good shots and DePloi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
DePloi is in bad spot here.
Machine doesn't have the hooks in and DePloi manages to turn into his guard.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DePloi has passed into side control.
DePloi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DePloi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machine is looking to reverse the position.
DePloi trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
Machine wants to control but DePloi postures up.
DePloi tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine manages to work his way to half guard, despite DePloi's best efforts.
DePloi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
DePloi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine tries to roll over but DePloi keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DePloi trying to work for an americana but Machine has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
DePloi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
DePloi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machine works over DePloi with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DePloi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
DePloi misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan DePloi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine leaves DePloi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DePloi is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DePloi has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DePloi tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DePloi gets full guard.
Machine wants to pass the guard but DePloi is keeping the position.
Machine passes DePloi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DePloi manages to get to full guard.
Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machine landing a few strikes.
Machine cracks DePloi with a big right hand but DePloi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machine scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DePloi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine is pressing down on DePloi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DePloi trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping full guard, as DePloi tries to pass.
Ryan DePloi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DePloi postures up.
Machine pulls DePloi in close to prevent any damage.
DePloi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by DePloi or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine, which made it look bad.
Machine moves into range and clinches up with DePloi.
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for DePloi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine digs a good body shot into DePloi's ribs.
Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DePloi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DePloi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DePloi has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DePloi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine content to control rather than advance.
DePloi is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Machine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
After winning the bout, Rock Machine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Rhodes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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251 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Maverick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhodes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maverick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhodes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tom Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick is looking to clinch.
Maverick tries to clinch
and Rhodes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhodes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhodes scores with a three punch combo!
Maverick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhodes.
Maverick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
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!
Maverick tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Maverick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Maverick wants to clinch but Rhodes slips to the side
and Rhodes counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Rhodes off balance momentarily.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maverick - that will leave a mark!
Maverick throws a leg kick which misses Rhodes's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhodes tries to avoid it.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhodes. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Maverick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maverick is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhodes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maverick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maverick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhodes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maverick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Tom Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rhodes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Rhodes keeps it at a distance.
Maverick tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick cracks the inside of Rhodes's front leg.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Maverick tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick pushes Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maverick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maverick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maverick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Maverick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maverick doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
It looks like Mike Rhodes has been cut.
Maverick doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhodes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhodes will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maverick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Rhodes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Maverick wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Maverick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tom Maverick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maverick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Rhodes keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Mike Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maverick clinches up against the cage.
Maverick trying to stall but Rhodes improves his position.
Maverick lands an elbow that stopped Rhodes in his tracks for a moment.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Rhodes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maverick stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands a damaging elbow.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Maverick lands an elbow that stopped Rhodes in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Maverick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maverick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Maverick!
A very excited looking Tom Maverick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Cutler (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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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Cutler!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Cutler throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cutler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward is trying to stall.
Ward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutler avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cutler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cutler lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Ward is looking to control Cutler's arms but Cutler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ward has his back to the cage.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutler walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutler forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cutler backwards.
I was talking to Ward's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cutler pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cutler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutler backwards.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cutler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Grant Ward has been cut.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries a knee to the head but Cutler blocks it.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cutler to keep the fight standing.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cutler avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutler walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Cutler. Cutler maintains the clinch.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Grant Ward's cut is getting worse.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cutler is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cutler lands a nice elbow.
Ward successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cutler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ward.
Cutler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ward tries to buck Cutler off but Cutler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grant Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cutler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ward is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cutler connects with a decent elbow.
Ward wants to control but Cutler postures up.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward is trying to control Cutler's posture but Cutler avoids it.
Cutler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cutler cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jeez, Grant Ward's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grant Ward's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Cutler!
In defeat, Grant Ward stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get my act together. I can't be winning one fight then showing up poorly for my next fight. I have to win with consistency. With that said, I'll be back. Thanks INSANITY for having me'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyler Glazkov enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Glazkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glazkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head.
Glazkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Glazkov.
Myers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Myers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myers stands up over Glazkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Myers controlling from side mount.
Myers is looking to take a break and control but Glazkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Glazkov is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazkov dodges the ground and pound from Myers.
Myers controlling the position.
Myers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Myers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Myers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Myers working away.
Myers trying to control the position but Glazkov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers scoring with punches and elbows.
Myers throws an elbow but Glazkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Glazkov parries the strikes from Myers easily there. Myers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Glazkov to escape.
Myers wants to control for a moment but Glazkov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Myers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glazkov keeps working.
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!
Glazkov wants to get back to his feet.
Myers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers trying to advance position but Glazkov counters by regaining guard.
Glazkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glazkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myers distracts Glazkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glazkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myers.
Myers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Glazkov keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
Glazkov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glazkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myers trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Myers is really struggling to control Glazkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Devin Myers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glazkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Myers looks for a takedown but Glazkov sprawls well.
Glazkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers dives in and grabs Glazkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glazkov pushes down on Myers's head and hops out.
Myers shoots in but Glazkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glazkov wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glazkov misses with a hook.
Glazkov scores with a punch to the head.
Myers fails with the takedown
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Glazkov misses its intended target.
Myers misses with a takedown
and Glazkov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers fails with the takedown.
Glazkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myers, pushing him back against the cage.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Glazkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glazkov obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Glazkov is stalling here.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Devin Myers has been cut.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glazkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Glazkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Glazkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glazkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Myers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glazkov after a bit of a struggle.
Myers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glazkov is defending well.
Myers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glazkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking for a takedown.
Glazkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glazkov gets underhooks to prevent Myers's takedown attempt.
Glazkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myers up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glazkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Myers is trying to drag Glazkov to the mat but Glazkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Glazkov has Myers pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Glazkov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Glazkov.
Glazkov lands a damaging elbow.
Devin Myers's cut is getting worse.
Myers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glazkov after a bit of a struggle.
Glazkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Glazkov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Glazkov is pressed up against the cage. Myers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glazkov down to the mat. Glazkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myers feints and as Glazkov raises his hands in defense, Myers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myers 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.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Glazkov is retaining full guard.
Myers preventing the sweep.
Myers postures up in Glazkov's guard and throws a big left but Glazkov blocks it.
Glazkov keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glazkov is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glazkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Myers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Myers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glazkov defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glazkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Glazkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Myers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Myers throwing shots but Glazkov is blocking nicely.
Glazkov is not content to let Myers control the position.
Myers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glazkov defending well though.
Glazkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glazkov tries to get to full guard but Myers has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glazkov's head.
Myers wants to free his trapped foot but Glazkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Myers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Myers throwing shots but Glazkov is blocking nicely.
Myers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Myers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Myers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a strike but Glazkov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Myers throws a big right hand that misses.
Glazkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myers looking to pass the guard.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Glazkov has wrist control.
Devin Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glazkov looking to control.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Glazkov is retaining full guard.
Glazkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myers.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myers wants to control from the top but Glazkov keeps moving.
Myers passes into half guard.
Myers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers is taking a breather. Glazkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Glazkov wants to sweep but Myers has passed to side control!
Myers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Glazkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Glazkov parries the strikes from Myers easily there. Myers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Glazkov to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glazkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers trying to control the action but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Myers is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Myers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Myers!
A victorious Devin Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bosse Batong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batong's head.
Gun leaves Batong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batong keeps the fight on the outside.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves away
and Batong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Batong manages to end up in side control.
Gun is trying to buck Batong off.
Batong trying to control the action but Gun is working from the bottom.
Gun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong shoots in and drives through. Gun sprawls well.
Batong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Batong fakes the leg kick and cracks Gun in the body.
Batong goes for a double leg but Gun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gun continues to drive forward.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
Batong blocks an uppercut.
Batong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batong trying to control the position but instead, Gun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batong into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batong blocks an uppercut.
Batong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gun uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Batong.
Gun gets to his feet - Batong follows without any prompting.
Gun throws an off balance right hand
and Batong counters with a head kick.
Gun dips to his left and cracks Batong with an uppercut!
Gun takes one to the chin there.
Gun throws a looping overhand right but Batong ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gun wants to clinch.
Batong has a takedown stuffed.
Batong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batong shoots in and bounces Gun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gun wants to stand up but Batong is controlling him.
Batong postures up in Gun's guard and throws a big left but Gun blocks it.
Batong prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
Gun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gun tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batong gets to his feet. Gun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batong lands with a kick to the temple. Gun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun jabs Batong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batong throws a head kick that misses.
Gun throws a lazy right hand but Batong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gun lands a glancing blow to the side of Batong's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batong.
Gun clinches up with Batong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Batong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosse Batong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batong.
Batong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gun defends it nicely.
Gun wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gun doesn't manage to clinch there - Batong circles away.
Gun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gun wants to clinch up but Batong keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Batong.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Batong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Batong has Gun pressed against the cage.
Batong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Machine Gun is winning the standup battle so far.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun tries to bum rush Batong with a series of wild strikes but Batong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batong moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Batong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Gun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Batong moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Batong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Batong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batong jumps guard.
Batong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gun gets to his feet. Batong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gun as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gun as Batong shoots in.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves out of range.
Batong has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun gets underhooks to prevent Batong's takedown attempt.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batong moves into the clinch successfully.
Batong pulls guard effortlessly.
Batong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gun stands up from Batong's guard - Gun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Batong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gun is fending him off so far but Batong persists. Nope, Gun circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gun is looking to clinch but Batong is avoiding it.
Gun lands a nice shot that snaps Batong's head back.
Batong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gun circles away.
Gun has managed to clinch.
Gun gets through Batong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gun lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
Batong is trying to pull guard but Gun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batong is breathing heavily.
Batong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gun can't find room to land a body shot as Batong controls the action.
Batong tries to pull guard but Gun holds him up against the cage and eventually Batong drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong wants a takedown.
Machine Gun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Batong tries to pull guard but Gun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gun prevents the takedown attempt.
Batong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Batong.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Batong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batong fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machine Gun dominated that second round.
That's time! Gun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batong forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Gun.
Batong is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Batong won't allow Gun to get back to his feet.
Batong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gun wants to stand but Batong is controlling the position.
Gun manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves out of range.
Gun clinches up with Batong and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batong drives through and clinches with Gun against the cage.
Batong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun tries to clinch there but Batong circles away.
Gun stuffs the takedown.
Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Batong blocks a body shot from Gun.
Gun lands with a right to the head.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun clinches with his opponent.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun breaks from the clinch.
Batong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun drives through and clinches with Batong against the cage.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong moves away from the strike by Gun.
Batong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batong blocking some punches.
Gun gets underhooks to prevent Batong's takedown attempt.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Gun.
A big left from Gun misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun rushes Batong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gun misses with some punches.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun moves in looking to clinch but Batong pushes him off.
Batong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gun but Gun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gun sprawls well. Gun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batong gets slowly back to his feet.
Batong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Gun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batong scrambles back to his feet.
Gun lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batong darts in looking for a takedown but Gun gets double underhooks and turns Batong into the cage.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Batong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Batong prevents Gun from standing back up.
Gun manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Batong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machine Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machine Gun!
Machine Gun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Herbault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasty Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Herbault!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a sloppy body shot
and Herbault counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herbault.
Herbault showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herbault wants to pass the guard but Murdock is keeping the position.
Herbault won't allow Murdock to get back to his feet.
Herbault slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herbault wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Herbault goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murdock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Herbault's guard! Nice work there by Murdock!
Murdock has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbault is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Murdock has his hands clasped together but Herbault extends and breaks Murdock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Herbault.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Herbault!
Emmanuel Herbault made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This racist #$^@*%$*$^*#^ needed to be put down, next thing we need in this world is a new bigot trying to run shit!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beef Eater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beef Eater is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beef Eater!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eater pinned against the cage. Eater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Joe Walters has been cut.
Eater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eater drives through and clinches with Walters against the cage.
Eater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eater throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walterss head.
Eater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walters avoids a wild elbow strike from Eater.
Eater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eater has closed the distance and engaged Walters in a clinch.
Eater looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eater lands an elbow inside.
Eater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eater breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Eater as Walters shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eater moves in looking to clinch but Walters pushes him off.
Eater throws a series of strikes that have Walters backpedaling.
Walters has his takedown stuffed
and Eater counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eater connects with a crisp jab.
Eater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eater tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walters shoots for a takedown but Eater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eater lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eater has closed the distance and engaged Walters in a clinch.
Eater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eater breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by Eater.
Eater throws a right and a left that Walters avoids nicely.
Beef Eater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walters.
Walters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Eater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eater circles away.
Oooh a lovely combination from Eater sends Walters down but not out. Eater dives into side control looking to finish.
Walters is rocked!
Eater working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Walters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Eater cracks Walters with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Eater immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Walters is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Eater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Eater!
Beef Eater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Charco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Morrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrell's choice of entrance music: Shipbuilding. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Charco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morrell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Morrell's guard now, I'm sure.
Morrell has his feet on Charco's thighs here. He's pushed Charco off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Charco screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Morrell! Pierre Morrell retains his welterweight title!
Pierre Morrell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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