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DiGNITY 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grecko sprawls well. Grecko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Grecko. Grecko gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grecko closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grecko tries to counter with a takedown but McCarthy is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grecko pinned against the cage. Grecko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Grecko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Grecko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grecko but Grecko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grecko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
Grecko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCarthy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grecko closes the distance and clinches up with McCarthy, looking for a takedown. Grecko pushes McCarthy against the cage but McCarthy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Grecko.
Grecko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grecko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grecko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Grecko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grecko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grecko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grecko chips away with some ground and pound.
Grecko trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grecko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Grecko scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Grecko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grecko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grecko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grecko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grecko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grecko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
Grecko lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grecko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grecko is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
Grecko can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grecko tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Grecko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grecko fails to land with a series of punches.
Grecko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grecko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Grecko.
Grecko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
Grecko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grecko misses with the combination.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Grecko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grecko circles away.
David Grecko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCarthy did well to prevent Grecko getting side control.
McCarthy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grecko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Grecko holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grecko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grecko wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging Grecko to the mat.
Grecko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy looking to control.
Grecko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko landing some decent shots from guard.
Grecko preventing the sweep.
Grecko got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grecko has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
Grecko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCarthy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grecko has McCarthy in his guard.
Grecko wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy stops Grecko from standing up.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grecko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCarthy dives into side control.
Grecko is pushing McCarthy's head away, looking to escape. McCarthy manages to hold on to the position though.
McCarthy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grecko is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCarthy tries to move to mount but Grecko blocks the move with his legs.
Grecko wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grecko pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grecko is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCarthy working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy wants to control but Grecko is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grecko wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik McCarthy 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grecko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Grecko.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Grecko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grecko continues to drive forward.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grecko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grecko closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Grecko wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Grecko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grecko drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grecko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarthy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grecko as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grecko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Grecko backing up. Grecko nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Grecko, which made it look bad.
McCarthy lands with a nice combination. Grecko backs away looking to recover.
David Grecko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Grecko moves out of range.
Grecko throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCarthy tries to sprawl but Grecko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McCarthy pushes Grecko off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grecko misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy tests Grecko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
Grecko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Grecko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grecko continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCarthy gets a clinch.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grecko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grecko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCarthy tries to break free but Grecko pushes him back against the cage.
Grecko is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCarthy jumps guard but Grecko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Erik McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grecko leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grecko.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grecko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grecko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grecko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Blu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olofsson has chosen Someday - Flipsyde as his entrance music. The key to victory for Johnson Blu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnson Blu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blu wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.
Blu misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olofsson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blu!
Olofsson throws a push kick but Blu slaps the foot to one side.
Olofsson throws a right hand that Blu ducks under and follows up with a left that Blu also avoids with ease.
Blu clinches up against the cage.
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olofsson can't get the takedown.
Olofsson tries to pull guard but Blu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olofsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Olofsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson Blu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Olofsson.
Olofsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Blu.
A bit of stalling here from Blu.
Blu swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blu has double underhooks.
Olofsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olofsson pulls Blu into guard.
Blu stopping the sweep attempt from Olofsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blu controls the pace.
Olofsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olofsson looks winded!
Blu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blu looking to pass the guard.
Blu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Olofsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blu uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson is looking for a sweep.
Blu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blu working the ground and pound.
Olofsson tries to improve position but can't.
Blu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Olofsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blu tries to pass to full mount but Olofsson defends it.
Olofsson wants to control but Blu is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blu trying to control the pace.
Blu prevents Olofsson from improving his position.
Blu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olofsson tries to roll over but Blu keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olofsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olofsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Blu 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.
Blu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olofsson. Olofsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blu.
Blu looks to land a combination but Olofsson avoids it well.
Blu drops Olofsson with a beautiful combination! Olofsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blu is looking for the KO!
Olofsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Blu does no damage.
Olofsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blu finish him?
Blu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blu clinches.
Olofsson blocking some punches.
Olofsson being controlled against the cage.
Olofsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blu to keep the fight standing.
Olofsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Olofsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olofsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Olofsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olofsson is trying to control the position but Blu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blu preventing the sweep.
Blu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olofsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olofsson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olofsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blu wants to clinch.
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.
Blu wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.
Olofsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson Blu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson Blu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blu tries to clinch there but Olofsson circles away.
Blu tries to clinch there but Olofsson circles away.
Olofsson's coach down at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olofsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blu throws a combination. Olofsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blu wants to clinch.
Blu misses with a two punch combination.
Olofsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olofsson. That's going to slow Blu down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olofsson closes the distance and clinches up with Blu, looking for a takedown. Olofsson pushes Blu against the cage but Blu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson Blu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Olofsson.
Blu rushes Olofsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blu lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Blu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blu moves into the clinch.
Olofsson tries to break the clinch but Blu is controlling the position.
Blu looking to stall.
Olofsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olofsson gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blu stalling the fight.
Blu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olofsson is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Blu fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olofsson tries a body shot but Blu blocks it.
Olofsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Blu's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blu moves into range and clinches up with Olofsson.
Blu prevents Olofsson from breaking the clinch.
Blu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olofsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Olofsson working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blu working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Blu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Blu is looking to clinch.
Blu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blu avoids a kick to the body.
Blu avoids the head kick by Olofsson.
Blu tries to clinch there but Olofsson circles away.
Olofsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blu is looking to clinch but Olofsson is avoiding it.
Blu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olofsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olofsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blu.
A big left from Olofsson misses.
Blu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olofsson can do to turn this around?
Olofsson lands a head kick. Blu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Olofsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olofsson misses with a low kick.
Blu doesn't manage to clinch there - Olofsson circles away.
Olofsson tries to counter with a clinch but Blu shakes him off and moves away.
Blu scores with a decent looking hook.
Olofsson has closed the distance and engaged Blu in a clinch.
Olofsson blocking some punches.
Blu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olofsson looking to stall.
Olofsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blu is looking to chop away at Olofsson's legs.
Blu throws a solid leg kick but Olofsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blu.
And Olofsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Blu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olofsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Olofsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blu tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson Blu is winning the standup battle so far.
Blu is looking to clinch.
Blu tries to clinch but Olofsson is having none of it.
Olofsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blu tries to bum rush Olofsson with a series of wild strikes but Olofsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olofsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Olofsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Blu misses.
Olofsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Blu in the body.
Olofsson keeps Blu at a distance using the push kick.
Olofsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blu, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blu misses with the head strike.
Olofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blu is looking to clinch but Olofsson is avoiding it.
Blu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olofsson is looking for a takedown.
Blu is pushing Olofsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blu lands with a right to the head.
Blu swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olofsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson Blu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olofsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blu swivels and escapes.
Olofsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olofsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blu.
Blu tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olofsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blu avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben Olofsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson Blu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Olofsson.
Olofsson avoids the head kick by Blu.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnson Blu.
Well Blu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Blu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdis Visvaldis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Valdis Visvaldis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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219 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Chuvalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valdis Visvaldis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visvaldis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chuvalo.
Visvaldis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Visvaldis moves in looking to clinch but Chuvalo pushes him off.
Visvaldis's coach down at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Visvaldis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Chuvalo. Those never looked like landing.
Visvaldis tries to clinch up but Chuvalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Visvaldis lands with a kick to the temple. Chuvalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chuvalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visvaldis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Visvaldis misses
and Chuvalo counters with a one-two to the body.
Visvaldis looks to throw the jab but Chuvalo is out of range.
Chuvalo tries to keep at a distance but Visvaldis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Visvaldis breaks from the clinch.
Visvaldis wants to clinch but Chuvalo slips to the side
and Chuvalo counters with a left and a right that stings Visvaldis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visvaldis has closed the distance and engaged Chuvalo in a clinch.
Visvaldis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Chuvalo.
Visvaldis tries to clinch up but Chuvalo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visvaldis closes the distance but Chuvalo moves to the side
and Chuvalo counters with a left and a right that stings Visvaldis.
Visvaldis tries to clinch there but Chuvalo circles away.
Chuvalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Visvaldis tries to clinch but Chuvalo is having none of it.
George Chuvalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visvaldis fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Chuvalo.
Visvaldis wants to clinch
and Chuvalo counters with a series of strikes. Visvaldis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Visvaldis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visvaldis throws a shot from downtown. Chuvalo moves away and avoids it.
Chuvalo leaves Visvaldis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visvaldis moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuvalo throws a series of punches but Visvaldis avoids them all with ease.
Visvaldis moves out of range as Chuvalo strikes.
Chuvalo throws a shot to the body.
Visvaldis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chuvalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Visvaldis throws a sloppy head kick
and Chuvalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuvalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visvaldis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chuvalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Visvaldis.
Good exchange - Chuvalo coming out on top.
Visvaldis moves into range and clinches up with Chuvalo.
Visvaldis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chuvalo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo tries to circle away but Visvaldis has him pinned against the cage.
Visvaldis breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Visvaldis's head.
Chuvalo gets tackled into the cage by Visvaldis. Visvaldis maintains the clinch.
Chuvalo lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chuvalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Visvaldis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chuvalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Visvaldis prevents Chuvalo from breaking the clinch.
Visvaldis taking a breather.
Visvaldis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Visvaldis working aggressively here.
Visvaldis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chuvalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chuvalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Visvaldis wants to clinch up but Chuvalo keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Chuvalo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chuvalo dodges the punch combination from Visvaldis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo throws a one two combo.
Chuvalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Visvaldis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visvaldis misses with a hook
and Chuvalo counters with a three punch combo that has Visvaldis backing up. Visvaldis nods at Chuvalo to acknowledge the strikes.
Visvaldis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuvalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visvaldis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuvalo.
Visvaldis tries a head kick but it misses.
Chuvalo lands a jab to the head.
Visvaldis ducks under a wild hook from Chuvalo.
Valdis Visvaldis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visvaldis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chuvalo counters with a left and a right that stings Visvaldis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chuvalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chuvalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Visvaldis.
Visvaldis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chuvalo throws a series of punches but Visvaldis moves out of range.
Visvaldis tries to clinch there but Chuvalo circles away.
Chuvalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Visvaldis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Visvaldis clinches up with Chuvalo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chuvalo wants to break free but Visvaldis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuvalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Visvaldis trying to control the position but instead, Chuvalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Visvaldis into the cage.
Chuvalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Visvaldis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visvaldis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chuvalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chuvalo throwing a counter right hand but Visvaldis manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Visvaldis scores with a four punch combination!
George Chuvalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Visvaldis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chuvalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Visvaldis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visvaldis wants to counter the offense by Chuvalo and move into the clinch position.
Chuvalo cracks a nice hook into Visvaldis's ribs.
Visvaldis tries to bum rush Chuvalo with a series of wild strikes but Chuvalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visvaldis tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuvalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chuvalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Visvaldis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chuvalo circles away.
George Chuvalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuvalo throws a looping overhand right but Visvaldis ducks down to avoid it.
Chuvalo tries to bum rush Visvaldis with a series of wild strikes but Visvaldis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visvaldis is looking to clinch.
Visvaldis moves in looking to clinch but Chuvalo pushes him off.
Chuvalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visvaldis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuvalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Visvaldis throws a sloppy head kick and Chuvalo moves out of range easily.
Chuvalo digs a good hook to Visvaldis's body.
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!
Visvaldis misses with a double jab.
Visvaldis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chuvalo scores with a three punch combo!
Visvaldis fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Visvaldis looks to move away, Chuvalo throws a big counter combo but Visvaldis just gets out of the way.
Visvaldis looks to score with a jab to the body but Chuvalo is just out of range.
Visvaldis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chuvalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visvaldis can do to turn this around?
Chuvalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Visvaldis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Visvaldis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Visvaldis throws an off balance right hand
and Chuvalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Visvaldis tries to clinch up
and Chuvalo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Chuvalo.
Visvaldis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chuvalo is looking for a counter combo.
Visvaldis tries to clinch but Chuvalo is having none of it.
Chuvalo is looking for a counter combo.
Visvaldis moves to clinch but Chuvalo breaks away
and Chuvalo counters with a series of strikes. Visvaldis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Visvaldis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chuvalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Visvaldis on the side of the head.
Chuvalo throws a hook but Visvaldis blocks it.
As Chuvalo backs off Visvaldis throws a huge counter combo but Chuvalo manages to avoid it all.
Chuvalo lands a jab-cross combination.
Chuvalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Visvaldis slips a jab and a cross from Chuvalo.
Visvaldis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chuvalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visvaldis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuvalo.
Visvaldis wants to clinch
and Chuvalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chuvalo dips to his left and cracks Visvaldis with an uppercut!
Visvaldis darts in and clinches Chuvalo up against the cage.
Visvaldis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visvaldis stalling in the clinch but Chuvalo improves position.
Visvaldis keeps control of Chuvalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Visvaldis gets through Chuvalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chuvalo manages to break the clinch.
Chuvalo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chuvalo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chuvalo tests Visvaldis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visvaldis moves to clinch but Chuvalo breaks away
and Visvaldis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuvalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chuvalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuvalo.
Visvaldis lands a two punch combo.
Visvaldis lands with a slapping head kick.
Visvaldis throws a lazy head kick
enabling Chuvalo to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuvalo throws the left hand but Visvaldis avoids the punch easily.
Chuvalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Visvaldis.
Visvaldis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuvalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visvaldis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Visvaldis misses with a double jab
and Chuvalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Visvaldis thinking.
Visvaldis misses the body punch
and Chuvalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Visvaldis.
Chuvalo throws a right and a left that Visvaldis avoids nicely.
Visvaldis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chuvalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chuvalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Visvaldis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chuvalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Visvaldis scrambles back to his feet.
Chuvalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Chuvalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chuvalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Visvaldis lands with a nice combination. Chuvalo backs away looking to recover.
Visvaldis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chuvalo as he avoids it easily.
Visvaldis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuvalo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visvaldis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chuvalo throws out a loose jab but Visvaldis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chuvalo looks to throw the jab but Visvaldis is out of range.
Chuvalo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Visvaldis eats them both and turns towards Chuvalo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Visvaldis moves into the clinch.
Visvaldis misses with some punches.
Visvaldis manages to break the clinch.
Visvaldis throws a head kick that misses.
Chuvalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Visvaldis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chuvalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chuvalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Visvaldis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuvalo misses with a looping left.
Visvaldis drops his hands momentarily and Chuvalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Visvaldis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chuvalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuvalo lands a right hook to the body.
Visvaldis closes the distance and clinches.
Visvaldis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Visvaldis has a couple of punches blocked by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo wants to break free but Visvaldis has control.
Chuvalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Visvaldis backwards.
Visvaldis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chuvalo is looking to break free of the clinch but Visvaldis has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visvaldis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chuvalo tries to circle away but Visvaldis has him pinned against the cage.
Valdis Visvaldis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Visvaldis misses with some punches.
Visvaldis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuvalo's efforts to push away.
Visvaldis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Visvaldis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chuvalo looks to land a combination but Visvaldis avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Visvaldis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Visvaldis.
Visvaldis fails with a takedown attempt.
Visvaldis clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Chuvalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chuvalo, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC - Theme. Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Pushit. Scott Adams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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26
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams scores with a nice right hand.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab from Adams.
Adams avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Adams counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Adams to acknowledge the strikes.
Scott Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Adams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Adams misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adams has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Adams is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taylor working Adams over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Taylor unloading with bombs!
Adams is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor drops a big elbow. That's hurt Adams! More shots from Taylor and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mcfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Mcfee 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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167 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Mcfee!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfee misses with a combination
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray rushes Mcfee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray keeps control of Mcfee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ray breaks the clinch.
Mcfee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ray counters with a huge left! Mcfee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ray isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mcfee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pootie Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tang has chosen Pootie Tang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deshawn Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pootie Tang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tang gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tang seems to be looking for submissions.
Tang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shaw tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pootie Tang!
A relieved looking Pootie Tang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Deshawn Shaw was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be taking a break for a while to train and get better now is not a good time for me'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Callen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recall has chosen Stairway to Heaven as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Callen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Callen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Recall looks to land a left hand but Callen moved out of range nicely.
Recall just misses with a punch to the body.
Callen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Callen coming out on top.
Recall throws a head kick but Callen moves out of range.
Recall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Recall connects with a nice looking jab.
Callen misses with an uppercut. Recall saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Callen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callen misses with the combination.
Recall lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Recall.
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!
A punch combination from Callen misses.
Callen throws a body punch but Recall moves out of range.
Recall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Callen counters with a stiff right hand.
Callen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recall circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Recall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Recall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Callen misses with a wild combination.
Recall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Callen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Recall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Callen throwing a counter right hand but Recall manages to avoid it.
Callen connects with a right hand. Recall shakes it off.
Callen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Callen throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Callen throws a body shot but no joy.
Callen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Recall scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Recall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callen. That did some damage!
Callen tries to bum rush Recall with a series of wild strikes but Recall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callen misses with a left hand
and Recall counters with a right hand to the body.
Recall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Recall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Callen is out of range and Recall settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Callen misses its target.
Recall throws a wild body kick that Callen sees coming a mile off.
Recall throws the kick towards the body but Callen avoids it.
It looked like Callen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Recall tries a low kick but Callen avoids it.
A slow jab from Callen misses its intended target.
Recall throws a low kick but Callen moves out of range easily.
Recall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Callen's calf.
Callen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Recall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Callen blocks a head kick by Recall.
Callen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Recall can pounce on him.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Recall scoring well with a low kick there.
Recall throws a leg kick but Callen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callen misses with a double jab.
Recall feints a counter leg kick.
Recall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Callen checks it well.
Recall clobbers Callen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Recall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Recall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Recall misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Callen blocks the low kick.
Recall misses with a series of wild punches.
Callen takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Callen.
Recall lands with a hook. Callen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Callen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Recall slips a straight right by Callen.
Recall jabs Callen right on the nose. Callen blinks but takes it well.
Callen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Recall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Callen doesn't seem phased though.
Callen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Recall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Recall.
Recall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanson Recall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callen throws a right hand that misses
and Recall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Recall.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Callen backs away looking to recover.
Callen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Recall throws a right hand that Callen ducks under and follows up with a left that Callen also avoids with ease.
Callen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Callen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Callen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Recall.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Recall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Recall tries a head kick but it misses.
Callen with a hook.
Callen throws a series of punches but Recall avoids them all with ease.
Recall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanson Recall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Recall throws a solid leg kick but Callen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Recall.
Callen misses with an uppercut. Recall saw that one coming.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Callen backs away looking to recover.
Recall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Callen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callen looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Callen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callen checks the leg kick.
Recall slips a jab from Callen.
Recall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Callen.
Recall misses with a body shot.
Recall punishes Callen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Recall throws a leg kick that misses.
Recall swinging wildly here.
Recall throws a looping overhand right but Callen ducks down to avoid it.
Recall misses with a body kick.
Recall throws the kick towards the body but Callen avoids it.
It looked like Callen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Recall.
Callen connects with a body shot that sends Recall's belly button to the back.
Callen tries to bum rush Recall with a series of wild strikes but Recall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Recall throws a series of punches but Callen moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Recall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Callen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Callen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callen dips to his left and cracks Recall with an uppercut!
Callen throws the left hand but Recall avoids the punch easily.
Callen blocks a leg kick.
Recall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Callen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Recall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Recall throws a front kick that sends Callen stumbling back into the cage.
Recall connects with a body shot that sends Callen's belly button to the back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Callen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Recall lands a head shot.
Callen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Recall manages to avoid it.
Recall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Callen in his tracks.
Recall with a nice cross.
Callen throws a combination that misses
and Recall counters with a left and a right that stings Callen.
An inside leg kick lands from Recall.
Recall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Callen misses with an uppercut. Recall saw that one coming.
Recall misses with a leg kick
and Callen counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callen checks a leg kick.
Recall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Recall avoids the body shot from Callen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall throws a head kick but Callen moves out of range.
Recall misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Recall was well out of range. Poor timing from Callen.
Recall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Recall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Recall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Recall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Recall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Callen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall tries to work over Callen's front leg with a kick but Callen checks it.
Callen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Recall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Callen misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callen.
Recall is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Recall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Recall.
Bryan Callen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Recall connects with an inside leg kick.
Callen throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Recall tries a head kick but it misses.
Recall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Callen checks a leg kick.
Recall misses with an uppercut. Callen saw that one coming.
Callen swings for the body but Recall moves out of range.
Recall tries to score with a low kick but Callen moves his leg out of the way.
Callen lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Recall, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callen fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Recall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Recall throws a lazy body kick
and Callen counters with a nice uppercut.
Recall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Recall. Callen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
Recall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Recall.
Callen throws a looping overhand right but Recall ducks down to avoid it.
Recall swinging wildly here.
Callen checks a low kick from Recall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Recall slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Recall.
Callen throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall misses with a low kick as Callen jumps back.
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Callen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Recall moves away.
Callen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Recall.
A telegraphed right hand from Recall misses the target.
Callen misses with a combination
and Recall counters with a left and a right that stings Callen.
Recall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Callen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Callen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Callen works Recall's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Callen blocks the leg kick.
Callen loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
Callen throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Recall lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Recall tried to score with a low kick but Callen checks it.
Callen misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Recall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Callen's sensitive parts.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Callen.
Recall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Callen cracks Recall with a good jab.
Recall lands a nice shot to the body.
Recall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Recall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Callen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Callen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Callen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Recall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Recall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Callen throws the left hand but Recall avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from Recall.
Nice body kick from Recall.
Callen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Callen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Callen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Recall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callen blocks the body kick.
Callen blocks a low kick nicely.
Callen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Recall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Recall throws a nice looking combination but Callen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Callen.
Recall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callen takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Recall cracks Callen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Callen throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a nice body shot.
Recall scores with a decent looking hook.
Callen looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Callen.
Recall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Callen's head backwards.
Recall looks to land a body kick but Callen moved away.
Callen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Callen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Recall.
Hanson Recall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Recall misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson Recall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Recall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson Recall!
Hanson Recall 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 Tony Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romo comes into the arena with Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond blaring out of the sound system. Ranieri has chosen DMX - Lord give me a Sign as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Ranieri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ranieri sprawls well. Ranieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ranieri drives through and clinches with Romo against the cage.
Romo tries to pull guard but Ranieri holds him up against the cage and eventually Romo drops back down to his feet.
Ranieri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romo blocks it with crossed arms.
Romo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ranieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Romo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ranieri pulls Romo into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranieri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romo has managed to get both his arms back between Ranieri's legs - danger averted.
Ranieri is adopting a defensive guard.
Ranieri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ranieri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ranieri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romo is aware though and is defending well.
Romo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranieri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romo has managed to get both his arms back between Ranieri's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ranieri has an active guard here but Romo has managed to pass into half guard.
Ranieri is looking to improve his position.
Ranieri is not content to let Romo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo is pressing down on Ranieri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ranieri is holding on for now.
Romo wants to take a breather but Ranieri is having none of it.
Ranieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ranieri.
Romo postures up.
Romo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranieri on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ranieri is on top in guard.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Ranieri from controlling successfully.
Romo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ranieri is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri pushing down on Romo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ranieri wants to pass the guard but Romo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romo wants to control but Ranieri is keeping busy.
Romo has one foot on Ranieri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Joe Ranieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ranieri but Ranieri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ranieri is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ranieri counters with a body kick that stops Romo in his tracks momentarily.
Romo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ranieri counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ranieri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ranieri lands with a straight right. Romo didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranieri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ranieri.
Ranieri drives through and clinches with Romo against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranieri lands a good knee to the midsection. Romo won't want to take too many of those.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the head but Romo blocks with his arms.
Ranieri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ranieri scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri just leaning against Romo, taking a breather.
Ranieri looking to throw knees to the head but Romo is blocking nicely.
Ranieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ranieri landing knees to the head.
Ranieri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ranieri landing knees to the head.
Ranieri landing knees to the head.
Joe Ranieri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the head but Romo blocks with his arms.
Ranieri stalling in the clinch.
Ranieri landing knees to the body.
Ranieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romo tries to circle away but Ranieri has him pinned against the cage.
Ranieri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romo's face.
Romo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ranieri smiles and moves away.
Romo darts in looking for a takedown but Ranieri gets double underhooks and turns Romo into the cage.
Ranieri throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranieri moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romo misses with a knee to the head.
Romo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Romo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ranieri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romo's face.
Ranieri is stalling here.
Ranieri connects with a knee to the head.
Ranieri pulls Romo into guard.
Ranieri has his foot on Romo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Romo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ranieri has tightened it up now! Romo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Ranieri!
Joe Ranieri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tony Romo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe I can still play for the Browns...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Carson Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker 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.
Nicu lands a slapping body shot.
Walker instigates a clinch.
Nicu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicu.
It looks like Carson Walker has been cut.
A short left from Nicu.
Nicu pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicu is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Nicu lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Nicu 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.
Walker looks winded!
Nicu breaks the clinch.
Nicu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Nicu tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicu lands a big right hand that sends Walker crashing to the mat! Nicu stays standing though and waves Walker back to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Nicu uses the oldest trick in the book to send Walker tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nicu is absolutely delighted - when Walker wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iosue Nicu!
Iosue Nicu is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Iosue Nicu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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