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HFC Challengers 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truman Goverdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truman Goverdeen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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235 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Goverdeen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goverdeen shoots in but no luck this time.
Boulder gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goverdeen is not content to let Boulder control the position.
Boulder lands an elbow.
Goverdeen is looking for a sweep.
Boulder taking a breather here.
Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goverdeen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Goverdeen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goverdeen wants to control but Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goverdeen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Boulder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goverdeen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boulder has managed to get both his arms back between Goverdeen's legs - danger averted.
Goverdeen being controlled here, momentarily.
Boulder postures up.
Boulder is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goverdeen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boulder is looking to defend but Goverdeen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boulder! Goverdeen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boulder taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Truman Goverdeen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claymore Longshanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanishk Soni acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claymore Longshanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshanks thows a body kick. Soni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longshanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soni flicks out a counter leg kick but Longshanks steps away.
Soni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longshanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longshanks cracks the inside of Soni's front leg.
Longshanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soni tries to clinch up but Longshanks circles away and keeps his distance.
Longshanks throws a head kick that misses.
Soni avoids the body shot from Longshanks.
Longshanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Longshanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Longshanks.
Soni throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Longshanks's head coaches at Bi-polar Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longshanks. That's going to slow Soni down.
Soni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longshanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longshanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Soni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longshanks as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longshanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Longshanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Longshanks tries to counter with a takedown but Soni is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshanks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soni eats them both and turns towards Longshanks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Soni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longshanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Longshanks tries to land a leg kick but Soni saw it coming and moves away.
Soni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Longshanks.
Soni has a takedown stuffed.
Claymore Longshanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch but Longshanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Longshanks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soni looks winded!
Soni throws a series of punches but Longshanks avoids them all with ease.
Claymore Longshanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longshanks tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Longshanks lands.
Soni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longshanks scores with a nice body kick.
Longshanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soni's sensitive parts.
Longshanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soni.
Longshanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soni wants to counter with a clinch but Longshanks pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Longshanks, right into the meat.
Soni throws a low kick, looking for Longshanks's leg but Longshanks calmly moves out of range.
Longshanks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longshanks misses with a wild body shot.
Soni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longshanks tried to score with a low kick but Soni checks it.
Soni tries to clinch up.
Soni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Longshanks misses with a wild combination.
Longshanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soni blocks a leg kick.
Longshanks lands a high kick to the side of Soni's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Longshanks dives into guard, looking to finish.
Longshanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshanks trying to control but Soni is working from the bottom.
Soni keeping full guard, as Longshanks tries to pass.
Longshanks trying to control but Soni is working from the bottom.
Longshanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Longshanks tries to clinch there but Soni circles away.
Longshanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longshanks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longshanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longshanks has Soni pressed against the cage, preventing Soni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longshanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longshanks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soni checks it well.
Longshanks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longshanks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longshanks connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Longshanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claymore Longshanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Soni moves out of range as Longshanks throws a body kick.
Longshanks throws a leg kick which misses Soni's front leg but catches the back leg as Soni tries to avoid it.
Longshanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Soni wants to counter with a clinch but Longshanks pushes him away.
Soni blocks a head kick by Longshanks.
Soni goes for a double leg but Longshanks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Longshanks continues to drive forward.
Soni throws the left hand but Longshanks avoids the punch easily.
Longshanks feinted with a counter takedown.
Longshanks is looking to wear down Soni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Longshanks but Longshanks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Longshanks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longshanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Longshanks. Beautiful body shot.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch but Longshanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longshanks misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Longshanks.
Longshanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Soni.
Longshanks throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshanks thumps Soni with a low kick.
Longshanks throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Soni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longshanks.
Soni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soni checks a low kick from Longshanks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longshanks.
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longshanks.
Longshanks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soni is able to avoid easily.
Longshanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longshanks scores with a nice body kick.
Soni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Longshanks.
Soni misses with a body kick.
Claymore Longshanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Longshanks moves out of range as Soni strikes.
Longshanks throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longshanks.
Soni closes the distance and clinches up with Longshanks, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes Longshanks against the cage but Longshanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Claymore Longshanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshanks lands a jab to Soni's midsection.
Soni is breathing heavily.
Longshanks connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longshanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soni just misses with a punch to the body.
You can see that Soni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Soni moves out of range as Longshanks throws a body kick.
Longshanks lands with a kick to the temple. Soni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanishk Soni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tanishk Soni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claymore Longshanks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Dinozzo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dinozzo the Womanizer. Anthony Dinozzo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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278 lbs
20 - 24 - 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane clinches with his opponent.
Dinozzo jumps into guard, dragging Crane to the mat.
Dinozzo controls Crane momentarily but Crane frees himself.
Crane trying to control but Dinozzo is working from the bottom.
Crane is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinozzo has wrist control.
Crane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinozzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinozzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinozzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Dinozzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinozzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinozzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dinozzo from controlling successfully.
Crane wants to sweep here but Dinozzo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Dinozzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crane's guard.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dinozzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dinozzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinozzo trying to control from half guard but Crane is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crane is just riding it out for now. Dinozzo eventually gives up the hold.
Crane is looking to control Dinozzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?
Dinozzo prevents Crane from improving his position.
Dinozzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dinozzo.
Crane tries to roll over but Dinozzo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinozzo.
Crane is not content to let Dinozzo control the position.
Crane taking some punishment here, with Dinozzo in his half guard.
Dinozzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane is looking for a sweep. Dinozzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Dinozzo 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.
Crane doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinozzo circles away.
Dinozzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Dinozzo is out of range.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinozzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Dinozzo gets the takedown into side control.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinozzo tries to stand but Crane is controlling his head.
Dinozzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dinozzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinozzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crane gets full guard.
Dinozzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dinozzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane is trying to keep Dinozzo in close.
Dinozzo wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crane working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dinozzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crane.
Dinozzo gets caught napping as Crane dives in and scores a takedown. Dinozzo manages to retain guard.
Dinozzo has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinozzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinozzo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crane wants to control from the top but Dinozzo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Crane trying to control but Dinozzo is working from the bottom.
Crane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anthony Dinozzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Dinozzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crane swinging wildly here.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinozzo as he jumps to the side.
Dinozzo feints the counter takedown.
Crane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinozzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dinozzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinozzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane working for a triangle but Dinozzo defends it easily.
Dinozzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dinozzo from controlling successfully.
Dinozzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dinozzo has Crane in his guard.
Crane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane trying to control but Dinozzo is working from the bottom.
Dinozzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinozzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crane trying to control but Dinozzo is working from the bottom.
Dinozzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Dinozzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crane has his foot on Dinozzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinozzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane is trying to control the position but Dinozzo postures up.
Dinozzo trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crane with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Dinozzo can't handle though.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Dinozzo from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crane tries to pull guard but Dinozzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dinozzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dinozzo manages to end up in side control.
Dinozzo tries to score with some ground and pound. Crane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dinozzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Dinozzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crane throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Dinozzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinozzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Dinozzo!
After the big win, Anthony Dinozzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by "Not Falling" by Mudvayne. Wade Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mir Frank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Frank misses with an uppercut
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank drops Anderson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Anderson looks back up at him and smiles so Frank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Anderson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frank.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Frank! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mir Frank!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Barko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right On. On his way into the cage it seems that Tony Barko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tony Barko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Barko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle misses with a left hand
and Barko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handle's guard.
Barko cracks Handle with a solid left hand.
Barko throwing strikes but missing.
Barko forces his way into half guard.
Barko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barko wants to take a breather but Handle is having none of it.
Barko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handle is looking to control Barko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Handle avoid being mounted?
Barko is trying to control the action in half guard but Handle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barko is thwarting Handle's attempts to control the position.
Barko slips a nice elbow through Handle's hands, connecting with Handle's forehead.
Barko uses his free foot to push down on Handle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handle.
We've been hearing that Barko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Handle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Handle is bucking up trying to escape but Barko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barko is landing with some decent strikes but Handle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Handle is rocked!
Barko cracks Handle with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Barko!
Tony Barko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Caraan's choice of entrance music: TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake lunges at Caraan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caraan's hand.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake lands the left hand.
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Drake manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake trying to control the position but Caraan is working away.
Caraan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drake working the head with strikes.
Caraan lands a little strike from the bottom.
Caraan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caraan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Drake working the ground and pound.
Drake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Caraan to his feet.
Drake is looking to clinch but Caraan is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caraan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Cedric Caraan's cut even more.
Caraan dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Caraan's head and hops out.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
Caraan shoots and misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake darts in and clinches Caraan up against the cage.
Caraan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Caraan to the mat. Caraan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Caraan has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraan is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caraan is looking for a triangle but Drake pushes his legs off easily.
Caraan keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Caraan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Caraan is keeping the position.
Drake content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraan has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caraan on the ground.
Drake is in close to Caraan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caraan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake controlling from the top position.
Caraan is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caraan trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but Caraan is working from the bottom.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Caraan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drake doesn't defend quickly enough and Caraan has managed to lock this one up! Can Drake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Caraan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cedric Caraan!
In his post fight interview, Cedric Caraan gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Money for Nothing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Money is trying to maintain a safe position but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns Money into the cage.
Money connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money jumps guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Nice elbow from Money.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Money knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Kozlov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Money takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money slips under a jab.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov drives through and clinches with Money against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov throws a hook but Money blocks it.
Money throws a nice outside leg kick.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozlov as he avoids it easily.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money slips under a jab.
Money gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Money fails to pull guard.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money jumps guard.
Money keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard.
Kozlov won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Kozlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Money.
A big right from Money misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Money on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Money moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov motions for Money to come forward. Kozlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Money wants to clinch.
Kozlov pushes Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Money blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Money tries to pull guard but Kozlov won't allow it.
Money tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Money breaks the clinch.
Ivan Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Money ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Money has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Money pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Money is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Money presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Money breaks the clinch.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kozlov defends well and Money ends up having to push Kozlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Money.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlov, as that shot connected.
Money closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money prevents Kozlov from escaping the position.
Kozlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kozlov has one foot on Money's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Money.
Money only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kozlov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Money closes the distance and clinches.
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kozlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kozlov blocks it with crossed arms.
Money drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.
Money breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Money backpedaling.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Money.
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kozlov is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Money takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Money.
Money stalling in the clinch but Kozlov improves position.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Money up against the cage.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
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!
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Money moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Money drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kozlov pushes Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Money taking a breather.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Money manages to pull guard.
Kozlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kozlov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Money's shoulder, as Money tries to avoid the shot.
Money is looking to clinch.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Money moves into the clinch.
Money tries a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Money's head.
Kozlov can't break the clinch.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money moves into the clinch.
Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Money takes one on the button.
Money looks for a takedown but Kozlov sprawls well.
Ivan Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Money pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kozlov cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Money throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Money tries to clinch but Kozlov is having none of it.
Kozlov lands the left hand.
Money tries to clinch there but Kozlov circles away.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Money is rocked!
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Money tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Money seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Kozlov - just one landing.
Kozlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Money has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Money slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Money bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Gimme Money is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov with a nice cross.
Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Money is looking to clinch.
A jab from Kozlov does it's job there.
Money tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Money keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Money takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Money.
Gimme Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kozlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kozlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Money fails in his attempt to clinch.
Money is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Kozlov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Money, pushing him back against the cage.
Money tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kozlov wants to break free but Money has control.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Money has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozlov after a bit of a struggle.
Money tries for a takedown but Kozlov manages to get underhooks.
Ivan Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gimme Money.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Money breaks the clinch.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
Money wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlov throws a jab when Money was well out of range.
Money rushes Kozlov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov blocks the elbow strike.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Money looking to stall.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands a damaging elbow.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!
The defeated Gimme Money had this to say: 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creeper counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Creeper counter with a right hand.
Jon tries to clinch there but Creeper circles away.
Jon misses with a series of wild punches.
Creeper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jon throws a combination that misses
enabling Creeper to counter with a crisp jab.
Jon doesn't manage to clinch there - Creeper circles away.
A nice side step and Creeper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon rushes Creeper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creeper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Creeper manages to pull guard.
Jon won't allow Creeper to sweep him here.
Jon wants to stand and escape but instead Creeper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Creeper stays in close to Jon's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jon working for a triangle but Creeper defends it easily.
Creeper wants to stand but Jon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jon, not yet.
Creeper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Creeper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jon misses with a combination
and Creeper counters with a crisp one two that drops Jon! Creeper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jon to his feet! Jon is in big trouble!
Jon is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Jon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon looks to land a combination but Creeper avoids it well.
Creeper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jon throws a series of punches but Creeper moves out of range.
Creeper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jon seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
Jon tries to clinch up
and Creeper counters with a huge left! Jon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Creeper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Creeper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Sabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roni Sabian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roni Sabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabian misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sabian's guard.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabian is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez is working Sabian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sabian wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabian's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez pushing down on Sabian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sabian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabian wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
My spies in Rape Academy inform me that Rodriguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sabian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Sabian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Sabian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sabian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sabian wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sabian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Sabian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Sabian's hands, connecting with Sabian's forehead.
Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Sabian's head.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sabian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabian trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there.
Sabian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodriguez prevents Sabian from standing back up.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Sabian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sabian has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sabian is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez stops Sabian from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabian is looking to escape.
Rodriguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sabian!
Rodriguez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sabian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Sabian is staying in there.
Rodriguez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sabian hang on?
Rodriguez lands a big elbow.
Rodriguez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sabian hang on?
Sabian is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sabian in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sabian to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem- Not Afraid. Emil Yanenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Crow's chin.
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27
140 lbs
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119 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanenko slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yanenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yanenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yanenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crow's guard.
Yanenko trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Yanenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow is looking to escape.
Yanenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yanenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Yanenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yanenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.
Yanenko tries to pass to full mount but Crow defends it.
Yanenko trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom.
Yanenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Yanenko is working for a kimura but Crow is defending it quite comfortably.
Yanenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crow has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow is staying active underneath Yanenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yanenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yanenko is pressing down on Crow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crow is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yanenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yanenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Crow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Yanenko dominated that round.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Crow catches Yanenko right on the button with a cross.
Yanenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crow tries to avoid it but Yanenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crow to the ground. Crow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emil Yanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanenko tries for a takedown but Crow circles away easily
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Emil Yanenko has been cut.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Crow's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crow looks to land a combination but Yanenko avoids it well.
A jab-cross combination lands for Crow and sends Yanenko crashing to the mat! Crow follows him down to the mat - Yanenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Yanenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow escapes and gets back to his feet.
Yanenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Yanenko loses concentration momentarily and Crow pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Yanenko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Crow finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Crow!
After the fight, Sam Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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