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HFC Challengers 70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. 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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165 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chev Chelios Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chelios Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mishima. Mishima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mishima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chelios Jr's guard.
Mishima is looking to work some ground and pound but Chelios Jr has wrist control.
Mishima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mishima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chelios Jr is looking to stand up but Mishima isn't so interested in that idea.
Mishima postures up and lands a big shot to Chelios Jr's brow.
Mishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chelios Jr is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chelios Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Chelios Jr, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishima prevents Chelios Jr from getting back to his feet.
Mishima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mishima tries to free his leg and advance position but Chelios Jr is retaining full guard.
Mishima passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Chelios Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
Mishima is trying for a kimura here. Chelios Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mishima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Mishima!
Jin Mishima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabryel Catchmaer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Catchmaer looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catchmaer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juntta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catchmaer.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Catchmaer moves into the clinch successfully.
Juntta wants to take the fight to the mat but Catchmaer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Catchmaer prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Catchmaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Catchmaer gets underhooks to prevent Juntta's takedown attempt.
Catchmaer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Juntta leaning against his opponent.
Catchmaer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Catchmaer misses.
Catchmaer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catchmaer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Catchmaer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juntta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catchmaer throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Catchmaer counters by clinching up.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Catchmaer or not.
A right hand to the body from Catchmaer.
Juntta keeps control of Catchmaer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Catchmaer stops a takedown attempt from Juntta.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catchmaer is looking to clinch.
Juntta jabs at Catchmaer's body.
Catchmaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Jab by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a series of punches but Juntta avoids them all with ease.
Juntta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catchmaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Catchmaer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Catchmaer scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchmaer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juntta lands with a nice combination. Catchmaer backs away looking to recover.
Catchmaer throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Catchmaer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catchmaer connects with a jab.
Catchmaer misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catchmaer is looking to clinch but Juntta is avoiding it.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Juntta moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.
Catchmaer scores with a jab. Juntta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Catchmaer counters with a straight right hand.
Catchmaer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juntta scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta shoots for a takedown but Catchmaer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Catchmaer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta takes a swing at Catchmaer's ribcage but misses.
Catchmaer lands with a right hand.
Catchmaer throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Catchmaer misses with a hook. Juntta ducked under it nicely.
Juntta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Catchmaer, pushing him back against the cage.
Juntta looking for a takedown.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Catchmaer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Catchmaer throws an elbow but misses.
Catchmaer lands a nice uppercut.
Catchmaer wants to stall.
I was talking to Catchmaer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Juntta is trying to trip Catchmaer. He has hold of a leg but Catchmaer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Juntta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Catchmaer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Catchmaer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catchmaer wants to get back to his feet but Juntta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Catchmaer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Catchmaer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta trying to control but Catchmaer is working from the bottom.
Juntta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gabryel Catchmaer is winning the standup battle so far.
Catchmaer clinches.
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catchmaer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juntta on the side of the head.
Catchmaer clobbers Juntta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Catchmaer misses with a looping left.
Juntta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Catchmaer throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Catchmaer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Catchmaer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchmaer looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntta moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchmaer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchmaer misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Catchmaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Catchmaer scores with a nice head shot.
Catchmaer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Catchmaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntta circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Catchmaer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
Gabryel Catchmaer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Juntta.
A punch combination from Catchmaer misses.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Catchmaer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catchmaer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Catchmaer defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Catchmaer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catchmaer throws a series of punches but Juntta avoids them all with ease.
Catchmaer stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Catchmaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Catchmaer stuffs the takedown.
Catchmaer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Catchmaer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Juntta tries to get set, Catchmaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Juntta manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Juntta.
Catchmaer throws a low kick, looking for Juntta's leg but Juntta calmly moves out of range.
Catchmaer tries to sprawl but Juntta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Catchmaer has one foot on Juntta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Catchmaer as he jumps to the side.
Catchmaer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchmaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Catchmaer misses with a few strikes there.
Catchmaer misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juntta lands a jab-cross combination.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
A left and a right from Catchmaer both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchmaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchmaer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Catchmaer. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Catchmaer.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Catchmaer closes the distance and clinches.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
A short left from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catchmaer prevents a body shot from Juntta.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown but Catchmaer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juntta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catchmaer misses with a left hand
and Juntta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juntta.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Catchmaer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchmaer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Catchmaer.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchmaer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juntta as Catchmaer tries to tie him up.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Catchmaer avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Catchmaer gets through Juntta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Juntta - that landed with a thud.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchmaer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Catchmaer connects with a right hand. Juntta shakes it off.
Jab from Catchmaer.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Catchmaer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Catchmaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juntta misses with a shot to the body
and Catchmaer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Catchmaer misses.
Catchmaer throws a hook but Juntta avoids it easily.
Catchmaer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juntta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Catchmaer has one foot on Juntta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Juntta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Catchmaer throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchmaer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juntta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchmaer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juntta throws a body punch but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Juntta darts in looking for a takedown but Catchmaer gets double underhooks and turns Juntta into the cage.
Catchmaer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catchmaer has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Juntta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Catchmaer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Catchmaer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Catchmaer tries to land a knee to the head but Juntta blocks with his arms.
Catchmaer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Catchmaer.
A short right from Catchmaer.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta trying to control the position but instead, Catchmaer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juntta into the cage.
Catchmaer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta blocks an elbow strike from Catchmaer.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Juntta is looking for a takedown.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juntta is trying to drag Catchmaer to the mat but Catchmaer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Juntta has a couple of punches blocked by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchmaer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
Juntta staying out of range there.
A jab from Catchmaer misses.
Juntta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Catchmaer to the mat! Catchmaer manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer tries to strike from the bottom.
Juntta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Catchmaer tries to get to full guard but Juntta has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catchmaer is trying to control but can't.
Juntta is just content to waste time from the top position. Catchmaer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Catchmaer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catchmaer in particular looking to stall.
Juntta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to improve his position but Catchmaer is controlling well.
Jaska Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catchmaer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catchmaer's back!
Gabryel Catchmaer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Catchmaer trying to control the position but Juntta manages to sink in the hooks.
Catchmaer wants to escape the position.
Juntta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catchmaer is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabryel Catchmaer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Catchmaer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabryel Catchmaer!
A victorious Gabryel Catchmaer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Way (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Way throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Way content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Way throws a big right hand that misses.
Way in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Way loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Way in close to his closed guard and prevents Way from doing any damage or advancing position.
Way trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Way is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Way swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Way knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Way as he works his way to full guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Way has managed to free his arm - good work.
Way is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is pressing down on Way's thigh, looking to free his foot. Way is holding on for now.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Way has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to take his opponent's back but Way turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Way got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Way has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Way scoring with punches to the head and body.
Way throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Way.
Way working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Sub Way will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Way closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Way accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Way distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Way with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson is pulling down on Way's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Way forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Way is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson kicks Way off and gets back to his feet.
Way misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson thows a body kick. Way tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eddie Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big head kick from Johnson and Way is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Way is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Way is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson pushes down on Way's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Way seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Way regains half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Way is defending well.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Way looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Way is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Eddie Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Way is looking to escape.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Way is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Way got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Way has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Way is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Way scoring with punches to the head and body.
Way scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Way content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Way has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Way is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson gets caught napping as Way dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Way lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Way trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Way throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Way wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Way gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Way works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Way throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Way controlling him for the moment.
Way stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Way working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Way stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Way looking to pass the guard.
Way postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Way gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Way is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Way got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Way has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Way throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Way tries to pass.
Way throws a sloppy strike and Johnson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Way is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Johnson!
A victorious Eddie Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dash Reveal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrious Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dash Reveal's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demetrious Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dash Reveal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Reveal circles away.
Reveal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Reveal counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Demetrious Barnes has been cut.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reveal back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dash Reveal has been cut.
Reveal scores with a push kick.
Reveal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reveal throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes wants to stay close but Reveal steps back to make room for something. Barnes seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Reveal and Barnes drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dash Reveal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carver. 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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180 lbs
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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
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Garver!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garver with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garver. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuise blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by DeLuise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeLuise.
Garver looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from DeLuise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garver lands a slapping body shot.
DeLuise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeLuise lands a nice shot that snaps Garver's head back.
Garver throws a nice looking combination but DeLuise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garver scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeLuise in his tracks.
DeLuise misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Garver.
DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeLuise jabs Garver right on the nose. Garver blinks but takes it well.
DeLuise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeLuise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeLuise checks the leg kick.
Garver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garver there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Garver.
Garver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garver takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise gets a clinch.
DeLuise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Garver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuise lands a hook that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
DeLuise working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garver breaks the clinch.
Garver throws out a loose jab but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garver throws a body shot but no joy.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garver is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeLuise is looking to clinch but Garver is avoiding it.
Garver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeLuise.
Garver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeLuise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
Garver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeLuise throws out the jab.
DeLuise cracks Garver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garver is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLuise finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise staying out of range there.
Garver seems to have recovered his senses.
DeLuise moves into the clinch.
Garver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garver throws a body punch but DeLuise moves out of range.
Garver throws a looping overhand right but DeLuise ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garver throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuise's shoulder, as DeLuise tries to avoid the shot.
DeLuise misses with a two punch combination.
DeLuise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeLuise misses the jab.
DeLuise misses with a lunging right hand
and Garver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garver looks to throw the jab but DeLuise is out of range.
Garver throws a hook but DeLuise blocks it.
Garver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeLuise manages to avoid it.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
Garver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garver takes one to the side of the head.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Garver.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Garver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeLuise throws a big shot that misses.
DeLuise stuns Garver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeLuise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Garver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLuise moves away.
DeLuise throws a hook but Garver blocks it.
Garver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeLuise.
Garver throws a jab but it's blocked by DeLuise.
DeLuise takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garver tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on DeLuise - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, DeLuise scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Garver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver blocks an uppercut.
Garver manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from Garver.
Garver staying out of range there.
DeLuise lands a leg kick that knocks Garver off balance momentarily.
Jab from Garver.
DeLuise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeLuise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from Garver.
Garver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeLuise's head.
Garver looks to throw a body kick
and DeLuise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLuise walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from DeLuise does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
Garver loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from DeLuise misses the target.
DeLuise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
Garver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garver throws a body punch but DeLuise moves out of range.
Garver misses with a looping right.
DeLuise half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeLuise closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Garver controls the action.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Garver.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Garver blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Garver lands with a left to the head.
Garver misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Garver has DeLuise pushed against the cage.
DeLuise lands a shoulder strike.
Garver breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Garver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeLuise misses with a looping right.
Garver slips a jab and a cross from DeLuise.
Garver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLuise.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
DeLuise connects with a looping right hand.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and DeLuise moves out of range easily.
Garver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeLuise has time to react.
Garver lands an overhand right.
DeLuise scores with a leg kick.
DeLuise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Garver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeLuises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeLuise throws a lazy uppercut
and Garver counters with a nice leg kick.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise wants to land a leg kick but Garver is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garver thuds his shin into the meat of DeLuise's side.
DeLuise looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeLuise has Garver up against the cage in a clinch.
DeLuise scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garver lands with a short shot to the head.
Garver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garver manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise throws a lazy right hand but Garver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garver throws a looping overhand right but DeLuise ducks down to avoid it.
DeLuise connects with the punch.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Garver moves out of range.
DeLuise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeLuise. DeLuise obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and DeLuise moves out of range easily.
Garver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garver misses with a body kick.
DeLuise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeLuise throws a hook to the side of Garver's head but Garver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Garver misses.
A good leg kick by DeLuise.
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeLuise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeLuise wants to clinch up but Garver keeps it at a distance.
Garver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
Garver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeLuise.
Garver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeLuise drops his hands momentarily and Garver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver cracks DeLuise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeLuise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garver connects with a high kick.
Garver throws a lazy right hand but DeLuise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garver blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
Garver follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeLuise drives through and clinches with Garver against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Garver breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Garver.
Garver avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeLuise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garver.
DeLuise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeLuise tries to clinch there but Garver circles away.
Garver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeLuise blocks a head kick by Garver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Garver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! DeLuise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garver throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeLuise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garver doesn't seem bothered though.
DeLuise moves out of range as Garver strikes.
Daniel Garver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeLuise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garver.
DeLuise lands a jab.
Garver misses with an uppercut.
DeLuise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeLuise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeLuise backing away here, and Garver unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeLuise manages to avoid it.
Garver scores with a three punch combo!
DeLuise tries to clinch there but Garver circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Garver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from Garver.
DeLuise connects with a crisp jab.
DeLuise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeLuise clinches up against the cage.
Dom DeLuise has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garver lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Garver.
Garver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garver controlling the action here for a moment.
Garver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLuise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeLuise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garver was well out of range. Poor timing from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a hook.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
Garver scores with a body shot.
DeLuise throws a looping overhand right but Garver ducks down to avoid it.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garver manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garver can't find room to land a body shot as DeLuise controls the action.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garver blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Garver swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garver presses DeLuise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Garver.
Garver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise struggles to land a body shot inside as Garver controls his hands.
DeLuise scores with a shot to the side of Garver's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garver.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
Garver misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garver.
DeLuise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Garver uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garver has a couple of punches blocked by DeLuise.
Garver lands an elbow that stopped DeLuise in his tracks for a moment.
Garver lands an uppercut.
Garver prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Garver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Garver uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garver lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garver is looking to control DeLuise's arms but DeLuise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garver has his back to the cage.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garver manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise missing with a left hand there. Garver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeLuise throws out a leg kick but Garver moves out of range and DeLuise only half commits.
Garver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garver throws a leg kick but DeLuise checks it.
Garver slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise blocks a jab.
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Garver.
DeLuise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garver loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
DeLuise scores with a jab.
DeLuise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garver throws out the jab.
Garver lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Garver.
I think Garver 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Garver!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Garver 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 Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme. Nils Holgersson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson drives through and clinches with Barnaoui against the cage.
Holgersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnaoui breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holgersson enables Barnaoui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holgersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgersson is keeping the position for now.
Holgersson looking for a guillotine here but Barnaoui defends easily.
Holgersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
Barnaoui working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holgersson's head.
Holgersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Holgersson looking to control.
Barnaoui stays in close to Holgersson's body and controls the position.
Barnaoui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnaoui looking to pass the guard.
Barnaoui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holgersson wants to improve his position but instead Barnaoui has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holgersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnaoui thows a huge punch but Holgersson dodges it nicely.
Barnaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holgersson trying to control from the bottom.
Barnaoui controlling the action here.
Barnaoui wants to control but Holgersson is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson gets back to full guard.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnaoui is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
Holgersson is pulling down on Barnaoui's head to control his posture.
Barnaoui trying to control but Holgersson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holgersson lands a leg kick that knocks Barnaoui off balance momentarily.
Barnaoui throws a sloppy head kick and Holgersson moves out of range easily.
Holgersson tries to counter with a takedown but Barnaoui is quick to defend against it.
Holgersson scores with a head kick.
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgersson. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Holgersson tries to clinch up but Barnaoui circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holgersson's waist but Holgersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnaoui off to one side.
Holgersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnaoui if he has to take too many more of those.
Holgersson feints and as Barnaoui raises his hands in defense, Holgersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnaoui is trying to keep Holgersson in close.
Holgersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnaoui wants to hit a switch here but Holgersson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnaoui there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnaoui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnaoui is squirming around, avoiding Holgersson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson controlling from the full mount.
Barnaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnaoui misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Barnaoui down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holgersson.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnaoui sprawls well. Barnaoui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Holgersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holgersson clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Holgersson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson working aggressively here.
Barnaoui takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnaoui is trying to force a seperation but Holgersson has the dominant position.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnaoui avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnaoui after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson lands a knee to the body.
Barnaoui is trying to push Holgersson away but Holgersson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holgersson.
Holgersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holgersson wants the takedown. Barnaoui is fighting it off but Holgersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnaoui's guard against the cage.
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnaoui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holgersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnaoui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnaoui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnaoui is retaining full guard.
Holgersson is working Barnaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holgersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Barnaoui blocks nicely.
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnaoui can do to turn this around?
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Barnaoui is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson stands up over Barnaoui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holgersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holgersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnaoui manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holgersson has Barnaoui in his guard.
Holgersson is looking for a triangle here but Barnaoui uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barnaoui lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui working the ground and pound from side control.
Holgersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holgersson parries the strikes from Barnaoui easily there. Barnaoui is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holgersson to escape.
Barnaoui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holgersson wants to control but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holgersson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnaoui scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnaoui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnaoui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holgersson on the side of the head.
Barnaoui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnaoui shoots in but no luck this time.
Holgersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnaoui takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnaoui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson moves out of range as Barnaoui strikes.
Holgersson tries to clinch but Barnaoui moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnaoui pinned against the cage. Barnaoui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgersson.
Barnaoui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnaoui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnaoui shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holgersson pinned against the cage. Holgersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnaoui closes the distance and clinches up with Holgersson, looking for a takedown. Barnaoui pushes Holgersson against the cage but Holgersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgersson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mansour Barnaoui.
Holgersson has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holgersson. Barnaoui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour Barnaoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnaoui checks the leg kick.
Barnaoui changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holgersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holgersson has closed the distance and engaged Barnaoui in a clinch.
Holgersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour Barnaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holgersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnaoui swats away the attempt to clinch by Holgersson.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnaoui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holgersson dives in and scores a takedown into Barnaoui's guard.
Holgersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui working a defensive guard but Holgersson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnaoui is trying to buck Holgersson off.
Barnaoui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holgersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holgersson cracks Barnaoui with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Barnaoui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holgersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnaoui is trying to control Holgersson's posture but Holgersson avoids it.
Holgersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnaoui keeps working.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Barnaoui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holgersson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holgersson wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping him busy.
Holgersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holgersson lands strikes from half guard.
Holgersson controlling the action here.
Holgersson is trying to control. Barnaoui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holgersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnaoui is just riding it out for now. Holgersson eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holgersson in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgersson, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slenderman Creeper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Drake's chin.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creeper throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
As Creeper backs away, Drake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Creeper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake looks for the body kick but Creeper saw that one coming.
It seemed like Creeper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Creeper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creeper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Creeper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Creeper trying to land knees to the body.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creeper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a right and a left that Creeper avoids nicely.
Creeper clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Drake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Creeper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Creeper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Creeper has control of the leg.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Creeper sits in half guard.
Drake actively working from the bottom here.
Creeper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creeper is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creeper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creeper.
Creeper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
Creeper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Creeper eventually gives up the hold.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Creeper tries to stand and escape but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Creeper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Creeper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drake.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creeper is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Creeper trying to control from the bottom.
Creeper wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Creeper's head.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Frankie Drake will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake scores with a takedown into Creeper's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creeper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Creeper's brow.
Drake wants to control from the top but Creeper keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Creeper blocks nicely.
Creeper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake working for a triangle but Creeper defends it easily.
Creeper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Creeper presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Creeper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creeper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creeper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Creeper fails to land.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creeper's elbow.
Creeper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake throws a push kick but Creeper slaps the foot to one side.
Creeper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creeper swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
Creeper doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Creeper gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creeper counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creeper tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Creeper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrake.
Drake fakes the leg kick and cracks Creeper in the body.
Drake throws a head kick that half lands.
Creeper blocks a head kick by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creeper moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creeper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frankie Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Creeper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Creeper if he has to take too many more of those.
Creeper gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creeper tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frankie Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slenderman Creeper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake throws an elbow that misses.
Drake avoiding damage as Creeper throws knees to the body.
Creeper is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Drake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Creeper tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake looks to clinch
and Creeper counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Creeper fails to land.
Creeper tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Drake pushes off an throws an elbow but Creeper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Creeper tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Creeper blocks the elbow strike.
Creeper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Creeper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creeper is pushing Drake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper can't break the clinch.
Creeper wants a takedown but no success here.
Creeper misses with the head strike.
Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Creeper keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Creeper wants to improve his position but instead Drake has moved into half guard.
Creeper tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Creeper defends it well.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Creeper pushes Drake off looking to stand but Drake dives back in and keeps control.
Creeper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Frankie Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creeper is trying to stand up here but Drake is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drake is looking for a kimura but Creeper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Creeper tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creeper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake throws a head kick but Creeper moves out of range.
Drake tries for a takedown but Creeper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Creeper is looking for the big counter here.
Creeper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slenderman Creeper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Drake has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creeper thinks about the counter body kick.
Frankie Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drake misses with a body kick.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creeper can do to turn this around?
Creeper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creeper manages to circle out of the way.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Creeper is just out of range.
Frankie Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Creeper is just out of range.
Creeper is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creeper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drake connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Slenderman Creeper stepped up to the mic, saying 'the judges had it all wrong'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Summer - Just Run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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144 lbs
16 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura clinches up with Pablo and pushes him back against the cage.
Pablo blocks an elbow strike.
Pablo is trying to drag Centura to the mat but Centura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Centura tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Pablo wants a takedown.
Centura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Centura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Centura.
Pablo jumps guard but Centura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ace Centura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Centura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Centura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Centura is stalling here.
Centura effectively controlling the action here.
Centura lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Centura.
It looks like Daniello Pablo has been cut.
Nice elbow from Centura.
Pablo being controlled against the cage.
Centura stalling the fight.
Centura avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura clinches.
A short right from Centura on the inside.
Centura slowing the pace effectively.
Centura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pablo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Centura after a bit of a struggle.
A right hand to the body from Centura.
Centura stalling against the cage.
Pablo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Centura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Centura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Centura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Centura uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Centura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
Centura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Centura.
Centura postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pablo shoots in but Centura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt
and Centura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Centura takes the fight into the clinch.
Centura stalling the fight.
Centura lands a nice uppercut.
Centura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura gets underhooks to prevent Pablo's takedown attempt.
Centura'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.
Centura avoiding damage.
Pablo goes for a takedown attempt but Centura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Centura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Centura is looking to clinch.
Centura clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Centura to work.
Centura taking a breather.
Centura tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Centura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablo is defended easily by Centura.
Centura clinches with his opponent.
Centura stalls.
Centura stops a takedown attempt from Pablo.
Centura lands with a left to the head.
Pablo jumps guard but Centura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ace Centura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Pablo fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pablo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Centura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pablo letting Centura take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Centura back against the cage.
Centura stalling the fight.
Centura avoiding damage.
Centura gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Centura but Centura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Centura is looking to clinch.
Pablo keeps the fight on the outside.
Centura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Centura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Centura rushes Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Centura stalling the fight.
I was talking to Centura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pablo looking for a takedown.
Centura lands an elbow inside.
Pablo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Centura slows down the pace here.
A short left from Centura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Centura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Centura controlling the action here for a moment.
Centura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Pablo being controlled against the cage.
Centura is working Pablo over against the cage.
Centura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Centura effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Centura.
Centura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centura'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.
Centura is pushing Pablo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura rushes Pablo and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Centura is struggling to control the position.
Centura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pablo's face.
Centura misses with a body punch.
Centura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pablo up against the cage.
Centura trying to control the position but instead, Pablo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Centura into the cage.
Centura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pablo up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Centura closes the distance and clinches.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but Centura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pablo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Centura to keep the fight standing.
Centura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Centura controlling the action here for a moment.
Centura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centura is stalling here.
Pablo is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Centura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Centura lands a big head kick that sends Pablo tumbling to the mat! Centura takes a step backwards and waves Pablo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pablo with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pablo has his takedown stuffed
and Centura counters with a huge head kick that drops Pablo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Centura!
A very excited looking Ace Centura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Daniello Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Jon (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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31
159 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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29
163 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Jon.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Jon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jon with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Jon lands a jab.
Jon looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Jon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jon jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon lands a few punches from side control.
Jon lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Jon is controlling the position.
Jon throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Jon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Jon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jon but great work by Gracie.
Jon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jon is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon is trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jon is looking to reverse the position.
Jon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Jon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Jon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Jon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jon.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Jon to sweep him here.
Jon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jon trying to control here.
Jon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Jon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jon sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jon preventing the sweep.
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has his foot on Jon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jon works his way back into a safe position though.
Jon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Jon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jon advances position into side control!
Gracie tries to bench press Jon off him but Jon keeps the position.
Jon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jon looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Jon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jon lands a nice short elbow.
Jon winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Jon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jon is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jon passes to side control.
Jon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Jon is chipping away with strikes.
Jon tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lil Jon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jon is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jon looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Jon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jon working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Jon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Jon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jon shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie forces Jon back against the cage and clinches.
Jon lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Jon passes easily into half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Jon.
Jon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jon is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jon!
Jon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie throwing shots but Jon is blocking nicely.
Lil Jon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie working away.
Jon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie wants to control but Jon is keeping him busy.
Jon controls the position for a moment.
Jon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Jon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jon defends it well.
Jon trying to control from the bottom.
Jon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jon trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jon is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jon shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Jon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jon works his way back into a safe position though.
Jon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie has hold of Jon's hands but Jon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ronaldo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori 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... Lil Jon!
A victorious Lil Jon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stone Sour - Last Of The Real. Dusan Kikovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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32
143 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kikovic misses.
Hardwood takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood misses with a leg kick
and Kikovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Kikovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Kikovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Kikovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kikovic is controlling him.
Hardwood is wriggling around but Kikovic manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikovic trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Kikovic stops Hardwood from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic wants to advance to full mount but Hardwood doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kikovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardwood is wriggling around but Kikovic manages to pass to half guard.
Hardwood is looking to escape.
Kikovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardwood keeps working.
Kikovic prevents Hardwood from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwood won't allow Kikovic to pass to mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up but Kikovic is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kikovic trying to control from Hardwood's half guard. Hardwood has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kikovic trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kikovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Kikovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood cracks Kikovic with a good jab.
Kikovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kikovic misses the target.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kikovic takes one to the chin there.
Kikovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardwood slips a jab from Kikovic.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikovic moves away.
Kikovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kikovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Kikovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardwood is out of range.
Kikovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardwood swings for the body but Kikovic moves out of range.
Kikovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardwood 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!
Kikovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Kikovic saw that one coming.
Hardwood gets caught napping as Kikovic dives in and scores a takedown. Hardwood manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic advances position into side control!
Hardwood is being controlled here.
Kikovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardwood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kikovic is controlling him well.
Kikovic looking to control but instead Hardwood has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kikovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardwood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kikovic wants to take a breather but Hardwood is having none of it.
Kikovic seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Lance Hardwood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardwood cracks Kikovic with an open hand slap.
Hardwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikovic goes for a double leg but Hardwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardwood continues to drive forward.
Kikovic's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kikovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hardwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kikovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardwood misses with a combination
and Kikovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kikovic takes one to the side of the head.
Kikovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardwood as he avoids it easily.
Kikovic lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kikovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardwood is trying to escape back to his feet but Kikovic uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic swings around for an armbar but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kikovic's guard.
Kikovic working a defensive guard here.
Kikovic has Hardwood pulled in close to control his posture.
Kikovic looking to control.
Hardwood wants to stand but Kikovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hardwood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Kikovic's head but Kikovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Kikovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kikovic trying to control the position but Hardwood is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is wriggling around trying to escape but Kikovic has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Hardwood taps out and Kikovic picks up the big win! Great work there by Kikovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dusan Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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pop
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