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HFC 206 Addicted To Pain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clyde Nguyen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starstryder shoots in and drives through. Nguyen sprawls well.
Starstryder misses with a body shot.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Starstryder dodges the punch combination from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Starstryder saw that one coming.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Starstryder slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Nguyen.
Starstryder misses with a double jab.
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Starstryder. Starstryder obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nguyen misses with a straight right.
Nguyen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starstryders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen feints a jab promting Starstryder to slip. Nguyen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starstryder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Nguyen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Starstryder under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starstryder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starstryder slips a jab and a cross from Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Starstryder ducks down to avoid it.
Starstryder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starstryder moves away.
Nguyen digs a good hook to Starstryder's body.
Nguyen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Starstryder misses with a straight right.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Starstryder.
Starstryder misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starstryder staying out of range there.
Starstryder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Starstryder moves away and avoids it.
Starstryder takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguyen defends it nicely.
Starstryder ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Starstryder throws a body shot but no joy.
Starstryder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen lands a jab to Starstryder's midsection.
Nguyen scores with a hook.
Starstryder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starstryder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nguyen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Starstryder eats them both and turns towards Nguyen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Starstryder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Starstryder.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starstryder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Starstryder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nguyen.
Starstryder is rocked!
Starstryder misses with a few strikes there.
Clyde Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starstryder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Starstryder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starstryder drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nguyen dances in with a quick combination. Starstryder is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nguyen snaps Starstryder's head back. Starstryder stumbles backwards against the cage. Nguyen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Starstryder's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Starstryder just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clyde Nguyen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Jose Binay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Binay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Kootz does no damage.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Binay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Binay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kootz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kootz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Binay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binay.
Binay stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kootz.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kootz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Binay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay lands a nice looking body kick.
Binay swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Binay misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay throws a jab when Kootz was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Binay as Kootz shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz jabs Binay right on the nose. Binay blinks but takes it well.
Binay throws a big shot that misses.
Binay misses the shot to the body.
Binay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kootz was well out of range. Poor timing from Binay.
Nice sprawl there from Binay as Kootz shoots in.
Binay moves into range and clinches up with Kootz.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kootz is defending well for now.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kootz avoids the damage to the body.
Binay working Kootz over with knees to the body.
Kootz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Binay misses with a knee to the head.
Binay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kootz.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kootz scores with a shoulder strike.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kootz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kootz stalling the fight.
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!
Kootz prevents a body shot from Binay.
Binay prevents the takedown attempt.
Binay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kootz up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kootz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kootz scores with a shoulder strike.
Binay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Binay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kootz tries for a takedown but Binay manages to get underhooks.
Kootz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Binay lands a good knee to the midsection. Kootz won't want to take too many of those.
Kootz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kootz looks winded!
Binay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kootz under the eye.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Binay lands with a shot to the body.
Kootz slips a jab from Binay.
Kootz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Binay instigates a clinch.
Binay tries a body shot but Kootz blocks it.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kootz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kootz's defenses.
Kootz avoiding damage as Binay throws knees to the body.
Binay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Binay lands an uppercut.
Kootz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Binay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Binay lands with a right to the head.
Binay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kootz.
Binay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Kootz.
Kootz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kootz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binay lands a knee to the body.
Binay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kootz or not.
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!
Binay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kootz is defending well for now.
Kootz swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kootz blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Binay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kootz tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binay looking to throw knees to the head but Kootz is blocking nicely.
Kootz misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Binay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Binay prevents the takedown attempt.
Kootz has clasped his hands together around Binay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kootz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kootz tries for a kimura but Binay is defending well.
Kootz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Binay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Binay is looking to wear down Kootz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kootz throws a body punch but Binay moves out of range.
Kootz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kootz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Binay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Binay tries to buck Kootz off but Kootz is having none of it.
Kootz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Binay, who protects the arm well.
Kootz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kootz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay tries to bench press Kootz off him but Kootz keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz controls the position.
Kootz trying to control the position but Binay is working away.
Kootz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Binay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kootz but great work by Binay.
Binay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kootz can do to turn this around?
Binay wants to stand but Kootz has his arm trapped.
Kootz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Binay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kootz keeps working.
Rage Kootz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kootz is trying to maintain the position but Binay is very close to passing his half guard.
Binay is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Binay is pressing down on Kootz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kootz is holding on for now.
Kootz is looking for a sweep. Binay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Binay tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kootz is looking to escape.
Binay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz misses with a takedown attempt - Binay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kootz misses with an uppercut.
Kootz lunges at Binay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Binay's hand.
Binay blocks a head kick by Kootz.
Binay just misses with a punch to the body.
Binay looks to land a left hand but Kootz moved out of range nicely.
Binay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kootz circles away.
Kootz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binay defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kootz misses the target.
Binay moves away from the strike by Kootz.
Binay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
Kootz throws a right hand that misses
and Binay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kootz throws a big shot that misses.
Binay is looking to chop away at Kootz's legs.
Kootz tries for a takedown but Binay circles away easily
and Binay counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kootz should have avoided that one.
Kootz scores with a hook.
A big left from Kootz misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Binay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kootz is breathing heavily.
Binay misses with a straight left.
Mario Jose Binay is winning the standup battle so far.
Binay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Kootz.
Binay scores with a hook to the body. Kootz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kootz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mario Jose Binay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kootz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Binay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kootz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Binay's head.
Binay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Binay.
Kootz dives in and grabs Binay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Binay pushes down on Kootz's head and hops out.
Binay throws a nice looking combination but Kootz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kootz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Binay is out of range.
A big right from Kootz misses.
Kootz throws a sloppy head kick
and Binay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Binay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kootz throws a right hand that Binay ducks under and follows up with a left that Binay also avoids with ease.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Kootz.
Kootz throws a hook to the side of Binay's head but Binay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kootz misses with a head kick.
Binay scores with a hook to the body. Kootz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Binay misses with a looping right.
Kootz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay.
Kootz throws a right and a left that Binay avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kootz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kootz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Binay catches Kootz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Binay closes the distance and clinches.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Kootz blocks with his arms.
Kootz gets through Binay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binay.
A hook to the body from Binay.
Kootz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kootz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Binay slowing the pace effectively.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Kootz wants to take the fight to the mat but Binay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Binay lands a shoulder strike.
Binay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kootz avoids it.
Binay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Binay.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kootz.
Kootz is looking for a takedown.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Kootz.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
Rage Kootz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Binay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kootz has time to react.
Binay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kootz misses the target.
It looked like Binay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kootz.
Kootz loads up on a big right hand but Binay slips the punch.
Binay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kootz throws out the jab.
Kootz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Binay stuffs the takedown attempt from Kootz. Kootz gets slowly back to his feet.
Binay closes the distance and pushes Kootz back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binay obliges.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kootz avoids the damage to the body.
Kootz misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Kootz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kootz wants to stall.
Binay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Binay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Binay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kootz is rocked!
Binay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Binay finish him?
Binay is leaning against Kootz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binay tries a knee to the head but Kootz blocks it.
Kootz tries to score a body lock takedown but Binay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Kootz blocks with his arms.
Binay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kootz's defenses.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
Binay lands a damaging elbow.
Binay lands with a left to the 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!
Clinched against the cage, Binay lands a big elbow that drops Kootz! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kootz is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jose Binay!
Mario Jose Binay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
8 - 5 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - David circles away.
Zeus tries to clinch
and David counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zeus!
Zeus tries to buck David off but David is having none of it.
David decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zeus to his feet.
Zeus closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.
Zeus misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Zeus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
David tries to break free but Zeus pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zeus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
David moves into the clinch.
Zeus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Zeus.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
David wants to break free but Zeus has control.
Zeus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zeus lands an elbow that stopped David in his tracks for a moment.
David is trying to push Zeus away but Zeus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by David.
Zeus lands an elbow just above David 's eye.
Zeus keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeus.
Craig David's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zeus just misses with a elbow thrown towards David's brow.
David blocks the elbow strike.
David blocks the elbow strike.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
David throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David missing with knees to the body.
David manages to break the clinch.
David misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus wants to clinch up but David keeps it at a distance.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Zeus misses with a double jab.
Zeus wants to clinch.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but David paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zeus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
David manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Zeus. Beautiful body shot.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David misses with a double jab.
Zeus forces David back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Zeus scores with a nice short uppercut.
David tries to break the clinch but Zeus is controlling the position.
David is trying to break the clinch but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
David wants to get back to striking at distance but Zeus won't allow it.
Zeus lands a body shot.
David blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
David has Zeus pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David wants to break free but Zeus has control.
Zeus misses with the head strike.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
David throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
David has had enough of the clinch but Zeus keeps him there for the moment.
Zeus misses with some punches.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
David blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeus.
Jeez, Craig David's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zeus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig David's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christopher Zeus!
Christopher Zeus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Shishkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
185 lbs
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32
182 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasiliy Shishkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishkanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shishkanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodley wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodley is trying to keep Shishkanov in close.
Woodley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shishkanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishkanov won't allow Woodley to sweep him here.
Woodley keeping moving, preventing Shishkanov from controlling successfully.
Woodley has momentary wrist control but Shishkanov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov trying to control but Woodley is working from the bottom.
Woodley wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shishkanov is looking to escape.
Shishkanov is looking for a sweep. Woodley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Woodley is nestled in close to Shishkanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Woodley works his way into side control.
Shishkanov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woodley lands a nice short elbow.
Shishkanov is trying to stand up here but Woodley is controlling him well.
Woodley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shishkanov is trying to maintain the position but Woodley is very close to passing his half guard.
Shishkanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Woodley is looking to take a break and control but Shishkanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shishkanov has Woodley pulled in close to control his posture.
Woodley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shishkanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shishkanov is on top in guard.
Woodley looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodley, not yet.
Shishkanov wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Woodley is looking for a triangle but Shishkanov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodley seems keen to control Shishkanov's posture.
Shishkanov throwing strikes but missing.
Shishkanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Woodley wants to sweep here but Shishkanov controlling him for the moment.
Shishkanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woodley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shishkanov stopping the sweep attempt from Woodley.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woodley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shishkanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Shishkanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shishkanov tries for a takedown but Woodley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodley throws a leg kick but Shishkanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Woodley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shishkanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woodley's guard.
Woodley wants to sweep here but Shishkanov controlling him for the moment.
Woodley is trying to keep Shishkanov in close.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shishkanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasiliy Shishkanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley wants to control from the top but Shishkanov keeps moving.
Shishkanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodley stops Shishkanov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov wants to sweep here but Woodley controlling him for the moment.
Woodley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Woodley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Woodley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shishkanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shishkanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shishkanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodley is controlling him.
Woodley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Shishkanov wants to stand but Woodley is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shishkanov shoots in for a takedown but Woodley shows good takedown defense.
Woodley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shishkanov defends it well.
Woodley shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Shishkanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woodley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shishkanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woodley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodley throws a leg kick but Shishkanov moved away.
Woodley misses with a body shot
and Shishkanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woodley throws a lazy right hand but Shishkanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shishkanov tries to clinch up but Woodley circles away and keeps his distance.
Shishkanov throws a series of punches but Woodley moves out of range.
Woodley lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Woodley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Shishkanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shishkanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woodley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woodley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shishkanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Woodley is looking to pass Shishkanov's guard but actually Shishkanov recovers to full guard.
Shishkanov is trying to control the position but Woodley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley wants to control from the top but Shishkanov keeps moving.
Woodley stops Shishkanov from standing up.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Shishkanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Woodley prevents Shishkanov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shishkanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woodley swivels and escapes.
Woodley throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shishkanov is defended easily by Woodley.
Woodley throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley 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!
Woodley throws a right hand that Shishkanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shishkanov also avoids with ease.
Shishkanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woodley circles away.
Woodley connects with a body shot.
Woodley misses with a double jab.
Shishkanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woodley sprawls and moves away.
Woodley dodges the punch combination from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov closes the distance and clinches up with Woodley, looking for a takedown. Shishkanov pushes Woodley against the cage but Woodley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Woodley misses.
Tyron Woodley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Woodley. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishkanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Shishkanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley throws a nice head kick!
Shishkanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woodley pinned against the cage. Woodley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woodley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Woodley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shishkanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Woodley prevents Shishkanov from escaping the position.
Woodley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shishkanov keeps working.
Woodley in side control, throwing shots but Shishkanov defends.
Woodley wants to control but Shishkanov is keeping him busy.
Shishkanov pushes Woodley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Woodley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws an elbow but Shishkanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shishkanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Woodley trying to control the position but Shishkanov is working away.
Shishkanov taking a bit of punishment here - Woodley scoring with strikes.
Shishkanov is looking for a sweep.
Woodley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Woodley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shishkanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shishkanov is looking to escape.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shishkanov trying to hold on to Woodley's head to control him but Woodley postures up.
Woodley stops Shishkanov from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley content to control rather than advance.
Woodley prevents Shishkanov from improving his position.
Woodley winds up and cracks Shishkanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Woodley trying to mount his opponent but Shishkanov defends it.
Shishkanov is looking to escape.
Shishkanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woodley.
Woodley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shishkanov wants to control but Woodley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woodley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shishkanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shishkanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Shishkanov leaves Woodley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shishkanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woodley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shishkanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woodley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shishkanov to the mat! Shishkanov manages to get full guard.
Shishkanov keeping moving, preventing Woodley from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woodley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woodley 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Barko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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36
200 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Barko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barko slaps away a takedown attempt from Barakus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barko with the counter takedown but Barakus avoids it easily.
Barakus gets caught napping as Barko dives in and scores a takedown. Barakus manages to retain guard.
Barko stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Barakus throws up his legs and catches Barko in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barko tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Barakus! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kj Barakus!
Kj Barakus got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshawn Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
260 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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235 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddel was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lynch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Chuck Liddel has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Liddel blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch lands a nice elbow.
Liddel avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
Liddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch tries a body shot but Liddel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lynch - that landed with a thud.
Lynch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lynch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liddel's defenses.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Liddel in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands a vicious elbow to the side of Liddel's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Lynch tries to finish him with strikes but Liddel still seems able to defend himself so Lynch steps back and lets Liddel get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Liddel is rocked!
Liddel looks winded!
Lynch clinches up with Liddel and pushes him back against the cage.
Liddel avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
Liddel takes an elbow to the temple.
Liddel takes an elbow to the temple.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Liddel in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Chuck Liddel's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lynch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lynch misses with a body punch.
Liddel is pressed against the cage. Lynch pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Liddel! Two more big strikes from Lynch and Liddel crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marshawn Lynch!
A relieved looking Marshawn Lynch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money has chosen Money for Nothing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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166 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Money's half guard.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Money pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Money is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Money trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Money doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Money tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Money has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Money is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Money's hands, connecting with Money's forehead.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Money is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money moves into full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Money wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller 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.
Money keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller prevents Money from getting back to his feet.
Miller 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow.
Money has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cylon Training Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Money keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Miller 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.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Money leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Money lands a head shot.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Money coming out on top.
Money displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money scoring well with a low kick there.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller punishes Money's body with a nice straight punch.
Money scores with a decent looking hook.
Money wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Money avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Money misses.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Money sprawls and moves away.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Money misses with a low kick.
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Money works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jake Miller has been cut.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Money connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Money tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Money sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Money saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Money misses with a two punch combination.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Money sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Money.
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Money misses with a straight right.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miller distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller cracks Money with a solid left hand.
Miller is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Money keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller cracks Money with a solid left hand.
Miller is working Money over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller prevents Money from getting back to his feet.
Miller trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Miller prevents Money from getting back to his feet.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Money looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Money is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Money is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Money manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Money's guard.
Jake Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimme Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Money moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Money defends it nicely.
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Money there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Money lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Money - just one landing.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Money is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller is working for a kimura but Money is defending it quite comfortably.
Money wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Money back against the cage.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Money avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Money scores with a shoulder strike.
Money misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pull guard but Money won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Money lands a damaging elbow.
Money is trying to trip Miller. He has hold of a leg but Miller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Money persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Money trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Money wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Money is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Money stands up from Miller's guard - Money perhaps looking for a knockout.
Money tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gimme Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gimme Money!
Gimme Money gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diamond Eyes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Santana's choice of entrance music: Check My Swag. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ying Yang !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Yang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Yang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yang cracks Santana with an open hand slap.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santana blocks a head kick by Yang .
Santana wants to land a leg kick but Yang is out of range.
Yang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yang thows a body kick. Santana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Yang misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang connects with a high kick.
Santana is rocked!
Ying Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana tries to clinch but Yang is having none of it.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Yang finish him?
Santana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yang dives in and grabs Santana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes down on Yang 's head and hops out.
Santana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yang blocks it well.
Antonio Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana wants to clinch but Yang slips to the side
and Yang counters with a nice uppercut.
Yang tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana scoring well with a low kick there.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yang drops Santana with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Santana! Yang dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ying Yang !
Ying Yang retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Ying Yang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (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
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins slips under a jab.
Todd lands a two punch combo.
Todd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Todd swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a head kick that drops Todd to the mat! Todd scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Todd is rocked!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a powerful right kick. Todd tried to block low but the kick was high! Todd was taken right off of his feet! Collins jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Collins!
Post fight, Steve Collins stared into the camera and said 'You just got your ass whipped by an old man!'.
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