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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the ring accompanied by Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. 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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142 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Citrus shoots in.
Citrus dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Citrus.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Citrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Citrus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Citrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Skoal Citrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Citrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Citrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Citrus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Citrus looks gassed!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Citrus's temple.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Citrus's legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sanchez trying to control the action but Citrus is working from the bottom.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Citrus's temple.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Citrus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Citrus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sanchez yanks on the arm and Citrus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sanchez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tidus Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Bingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tidus Hunter looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tidus Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Bingman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bingman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Bingman wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bingman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Bingman misses.
Bingman wants to clinch but Hunter slips to the side
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that Bingman was not able to check.
Bingman misses with a straight left.
Bingman misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Bingman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter rushes Bingman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bingman stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Bingman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bingman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bingman tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Bingman pulls guard effortlessly.
Bingman is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter postures up in Bingman's guard and throws a big left but Bingman blocks it.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Bingman keeps moving.
Bingman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bingman.
Hunter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bingman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bingman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bingman trying to control from the bottom.
Bingman wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Bingman pushes Hunter off but Hunter dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bingman wants to get back to his feet.
Bingman looks gassed!
Bingman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bingman is trying to stick to Hunter's back but Hunter is turning into Bingman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bingman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunter.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Bingman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bingman manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Bingman's guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bingman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bingman keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Bingman wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Bingman keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Bingman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidus Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bingman closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Bingman.
Bingman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bingman wants a takedown but no success here.
Bingman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bingman has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bingman.
Hunter pulls guard.
Hunter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bingman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunter throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bingman wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bingman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Bingman postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bingman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bingman throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Bingman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Bingman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bingman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bingman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from Bingman finds it's target.
Bingman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bingman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bingman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Tidus Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Bingman.
Bingman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bingman misses with a punch to the body.
Bingman tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it's wide of the mark. Not good footwork there.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bingman wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
Bingman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bingman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bingman.
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunter trying to control but Bingman is working from the bottom.
Hunter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter trying to control but Bingman is working from the bottom.
Bingman wants to get back to his feet but Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bingman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter prevents Bingman from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tidus Hunter dominated that second round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bingman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters by clinching up.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Hunter landing a few strikes.
Bingman tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Hunter prevents Bingman from escaping the position.
Hunter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bingman is trying to buck Hunter off.
Hunter throws a strike aimed at the side of Bingman's head but Bingman avoids it well.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bingman keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bingman is trying to buck Hunter off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunter wants to control but Bingman is keeping him busy.
Hunter working the ground and pound.
Bingman is rocked!
Hunter scoring with punches from side control.
Bingman is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter controlling the position.
Hunter landing a few strikes.
Hunter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunter controlling from side mount.
Hunter has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hunter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunter controlling his opponent.
Hunter unloading with bombs!
Hunter content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hunter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunter working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bingman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hunter! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tidus Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Taggliatelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taggliatelle has chosen The Godfather Love Theme as his entrance music. Francesco Taggliatelle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid 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, Matthieu Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francesco Taggliatelle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taggliatelle lands a head kick!
Benoit throws a series of punches but Taggliatelle avoids them all with ease.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Taggliatelle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taggliatelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benoit.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Taggliatelle moved away.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a push kick but Taggliatelle slaps the foot to one side.
Benoit fails with the takedown.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Taggliatelle to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit prevents Taggliatelle from breaking the clinch.
Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benoit checks a leg kick.
Benoit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Taggliatelle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Taggliatelle.
Benoit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Benoit keeps control of Taggliatelle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taggliatelle letting Benoit take a breather here.
Taggliatelle lands a shot to the body.
Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benoit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benoit looks to throw a body kick
and Taggliatelle counters with a stiff right hand.
Benoit clinches up against the ropes.
Benoit stops a takedown attempt from Taggliatelle.
Benoit decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Taggliatelle postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taggliatelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benoit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benoit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taggliatelle doesn't defend quickly enough and Benoit has managed to lock this one up! Can Taggliatelle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Benoit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthieu Benoit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habib al Habibin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Habibin has chosen Can't Be Touched 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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194 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumple Stiltzkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Habib al Habibin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltzkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with al Habibin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stiltzkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. al Habibin smiles and moves away.
al Habibin lands a head kick!
It looks like Rumple Stiltzkin has been cut.
Stiltzkin works al Habibin's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin misses with the combination.
Stiltzkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for al Habibin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
al Habibin misses with a head kick.
al Habibin tries for a takedown but Stiltzkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stiltzkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stiltzkin moves in looking to clinch but al Habibin pushes him off.
al Habibin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stiltzkin lands a right hook to the body.
Stiltzkin throws out a leg kick but al Habibin moves out of range and Stiltzkin only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Habibin shoots in for a takedown but Stiltzkin shows good takedown defense.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch but al Habibin is having none of it.
Stiltzkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but al Habibin checks it well.
Stiltzkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Habibin moves away.
al Habibin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stiltzkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
al Habibin is looking to get to half guard.
Stiltzkin is working for a guillotine from mount but al Habibin frees his head quite easily.
Stiltzkin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, al Habibin has worked his arm free - good work by al Habibin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stiltzkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stiltzkin is breathing heavily.
al Habibin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stiltzkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
al Habibin is trying to stand.
Stiltzkin wants to stand up but al Habibin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
al Habibin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stiltzkin wants to free his trapped foot but al Habibin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
al Habibin is trying to maintain the position but Stiltzkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiltzkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. al Habibin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stiltzkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
al Habibin blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by al Habibin or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltzkin which made him look bad.
Rumple Stiltzkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib al Habibin.
A choreographed right hand from Stiltzkin misses the target.
Stiltzkin darts in and clinches al Habibin up against the ropes.
Stiltzkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
al Habibin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stiltzkin has him pressed against the ropes.
Stiltzkin breaks the clinch.
al Habibin shoots in but Stiltzkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stiltzkin wants to clinch.
Stiltzkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four 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.
Stiltzkin misses with a double jab.
al Habibin tries for a takedown but Stiltzkin circles away easily
and Stiltzkin counters with a two punch combo.
Rumple Stiltzkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Habibin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stiltzkin doesn't manage to clinch there - al Habibin circles away.
Stiltzkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stiltzkin.
al Habibin is looking to clinch but Stiltzkin is avoiding it.
al Habibin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiltzkin's waist but Stiltzkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing al Habibin off to one side.
Stiltzkin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stiltzkin duly obliges.
al Habibin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stiltzkin stuns al Habibin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiltzkin doesn't manage to clinch there - al Habibin circles away.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up.
Stiltzkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stiltzkin throws a series of punches but al Habibin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rumple Stiltzkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
al Habibin shoots for a takedown but Stiltzkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
al Habibin fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiltzkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
al Habibin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin throws a one two combo.
al Habibin tries a head kick but it misses.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch but al Habibin moves away
and al Habibin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stiltzkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
al Habibin throws a lazy uppercut
and Stiltzkin counters with a good low kick that al Habibin was not able to check.
Stiltzkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stiltzkin misses with a two punch combination.
al Habibin misses with a double jab
and Stiltzkin counters with a series of strikes. al Habibin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stiltzkin lands a jab to al Habibin's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
al Habibin takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Habibin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumple Stiltzkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib al Habibin.
al Habibin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stiltzkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stiltzkin is looking to land body kicks.
Rumple Stiltzkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiltzkin misses with a double jab.
al Habibin shoots in and bounces Stiltzkin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
al Habibin advances position into side control!
al Habibin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no al Habibin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
al Habibin gets to mount! Stiltzkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
al Habibin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stiltzkin is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Habibin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
al Habibin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stiltzkin avoids the head kick by al Habibin.
Stiltzkin is looking to clinch.
Stiltzkin misses with a combination
and al Habibin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stiltzkin won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Habibin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stiltzkin!
Stiltzkin can't escape the position.
al Habibin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stiltzkin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
al Habibin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiltzkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
al Habibin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Stiltzkin does no damage.
Rumple Stiltzkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch but al Habibin moves away
and al Habibin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stiltzkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. al Habibin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stiltzkin controls al Habibin momentarily but al Habibin frees himself.
Stiltzkin has his feet on al Habibin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stiltzkin connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from al Habibin. No joy for Stiltzkin on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al Habibin misses with a double jab
and Stiltzkin counters with a series of strikes. al Habibin will be more careful next time no doubt.
al Habibin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stiltzkin stuffs the takedown attempt from al Habibin. al Habibin gets slowly back to his feet.
Stiltzkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stiltzkin lands a head shot.
Stiltzkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Stiltzkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
al Habibin throws a sloppy head kick and Stiltzkin moves out of range easily.
al Habibin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
al Habibin throws a leg kick but Stiltzkin moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiltzkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but al Habibin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stiltzkin throws a one two combo.
Stiltzkin closes the distance and clinches.
Stiltzkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but al Habibin has him pressed against the ropes.
al Habibin has had enough of the clinch but Stiltzkin keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Habib al Habibin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rumple Stiltzkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Stiltzkin scores with a four punch combination!
Stiltzkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stiltzkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
al Habibin keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Stiltzkin scores with a four punch combination!
al Habibin cracks the inside of Stiltzkin's front leg.
Stiltzkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as al Habibin backs up against the ropes.
al Habibin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stiltzkin counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Stiltzkin crashes against the mat.
al Habibin gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stiltzkin is looking for a kimura but al Habibin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stiltzkin to get the leverage.
al Habibin is trying to control but can't.
al Habibin kicks off Stiltzkin and gets to his feet.
al Habibin misses with a wild combination.
Stiltzkin misses with a double jab
and al Habibin counters with a body kick that stops Stiltzkin in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
al Habibin clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin gets through al Habibin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiltzkin tries to break the clinch but al Habibin is controlling the position.
Stiltzkin can't break the clinch.
Stiltzkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stiltzkin misses with a combination
and al Habibin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by al Habibin.
Stiltzkin jumps guard.
al Habibin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
al Habibin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
al Habibin is looking to stand up but Stiltzkin won't let him.
Stiltzkin wants to stand and escape but al Habibin is having none of it.
Stiltzkin trying to control the position.
Stiltzkin is looking to stand back up but al Habibin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stiltzkin.
Habib al Habibin has got the better of the ground game so far.
al Habibin decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin moves in looking to clinch but al Habibin pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stiltzkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stiltzkin moves out of range as al Habibin throws a body kick.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stiltzkin throwing strikes but al Habibin bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stiltzkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stiltzkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stiltzkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. al Habibin defending well though.
al Habibin looking for submissions off his back.
Stiltzkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so al Habibin is just riding it out for now. Stiltzkin eventually gives up the hold.
Stiltzkin trying to control the action but al Habibin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stiltzkin wants to pass to mount but al Habibin is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. al Habibin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stiltzkin gets to his feet. al Habibin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stiltzkin takes a swing at al Habibin's ribcage but misses.
Stiltzkin misses with a two punch combination.
al Habibin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stiltzkin throws a series of punches but al Habibin avoids them all with ease.
al Habibin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiltzkin as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Stiltzkin.
al Habibin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
al Habibin shoots in for a takedown but Stiltzkin shows good takedown defense.
Stiltzkin connects with a body shot.
Stiltzkin misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin clinches with his opponent.
Stiltzkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but al Habibin has him pressed against the ropes.
Stiltzkin is trying to break free.
Stiltzkin tries to break the clinch but al Habibin is controlling the position.
al Habibin prevents Stiltzkin from breaking the clinch.
Stiltzkin manages to break the clinch.
Stiltzkin misses with a head kick.
Stiltzkin thuds his right hand into al Habibin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stiltzkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Stiltzkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stiltzkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stiltzkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Stiltzkin tries for a takedown but al Habibin manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Habibin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
al Habibin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stiltzkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rumple Stiltzkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib al Habibin.
Stiltzkin wants a takedown but no success here.
al Habibin fails to pull guard.
Stiltzkin breaks from the clinch.
Stiltzkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stiltzkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Ziskie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the body.
Ziskie scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Akira Suzuki has been cut.
Ziskie gets a clinch.
Ziskie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Suzuki is working for takedown but Ziskie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ziskie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Ziskie.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziskie finish him?
Ziskie is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Suzuki can't fight it off and eventually Ziskie manages to take the fight to the floor. Suzuki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziskie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskie slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziskie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziskie controlling the action here.
Suzuki kicks off Ziskie and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziskie.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziskie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ziskie.
Ziskie dips a shoulder and cracks Suzuki with a mighty uppercut! Suzuki falls back against the ropes and Ziskie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Suzuki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ziskie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Ziskie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Thindale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that AJ Thindale was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Thindale!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thindale throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Thindale cracks Smith with a good jab.
Thindale gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thindale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Thindale in his guard.
Thindale being controlled here momentarily.
Thindale trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thindale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is controlling Thindale's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thindale has passed into side control.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Thindale has control of the leg.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thindale!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Thindale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thindale is on top in guard.
Thindale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Thindale controlling him for the moment.
Thindale wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thindale is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thindale's back instead.
Thindale trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thindale is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Thindale tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thindale defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thindale turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thindale is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thindale and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thindale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith prevents Thindale from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thindale wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Thindale's back!
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thindale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thindale avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like AJ Thindale has been cut.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Thindale has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is not going to allow Thindale to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Thindale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thindale wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Thindale pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thindale tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Thindale looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Thindale is defending well.
Smith 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thindale wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thindale throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Thindale.
Thindale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Thindale lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Thindale.
AJ Thindale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Thindale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith prevents Thindale from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Thindale to control.
Thindale is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Thindale is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thindale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thindale is looking to escape.
Thindale trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith looking to ground and pound but Thindale is blocking nicely.
Thindale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thindale is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Thindale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thindale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a kimura but Thindale is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Thindale defends the submission attempt.
Thindale wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thindale keeps working.
Thindale throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thindale wants to get back to full guard.
Thindale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smith jumps into side control!
Smith trying to control the position but Thindale is working away.
Thindale struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thindale, as that shot connected.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
AJ Thindale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries for a takedown but Thindale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thindale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Thindale sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thindale throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thindale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Thindale's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thindale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A head kick from Thindale lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to clinch up but Thindale keeps it at a distance.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thindale tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Thindale.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thindale.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Thindale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Thindale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Thindale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith blocks a head kick by Thindale.
Thindale lands a high kick!
Smith avoids the body shot from Thindale.
Smith moves away from the strike by Thindale.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Thindale tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thindale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thindale has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thindale can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thindale is looking to escape.
Smith avoids the attempt from Thindale to control.
Thindale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Thindale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thindale is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thindale tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thindale looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smith working for a choke but Thindale is defending well.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thindale preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thindale is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith keeps control of the position as Thindale tries to break free.
AJ Thindale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thindale is in real trouble here. Smith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thindale is tapping out! Smith wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Reinhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Bader!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Reinhardt avoids it.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinhardt keeps the fight on the outside.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Bader moves out of range.
Reinhardt misses with a low kick.
Bader clinches but Reinhardt breaks the clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bader tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bader throws a head kick that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bader's knee momentarily.
Reinhardt clinches.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Bader is trying to break free.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Bader avoiding damage as Reinhardt throws knees to the body.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reinhardt counters with a good low kick that Bader was not able to check.
Bader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader stuns Reinhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bader tries to clinch but Reinhardt moves away
and Reinhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinhardt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reinhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinhardt misses with a body punch.
Bader takes an elbow to the temple.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Bader avoiding damage as Reinhardt throws knees to the body.
Bader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Reinhardt misses with an elbow strike.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt with a knee to the head.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bader.
Bader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
A head kick by Bader misses
and Reinhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Bader closes the distance but Reinhardt moves to the side
and Reinhardt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Bader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader darts in trying to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a good low kick that Bader was not able to check.
Bader throws a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Bader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bader throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Bader wants to clinch but Reinhardt slips to the side
and Reinhardt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Bader misses
and Reinhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Bader misses.
Bader throws a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinhardt has him pressed against the ropes.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader throws a head kick that misses
and Reinhardt counters with a big head kick but Bader shrugs it off.
Reinhardt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reinhardt counters by clinching up.
Bader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinhardt has him pressed against the ropes.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader throws a push kick but Reinhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bader looks to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bader's knee momentarily.
Bader misses with a head kick.
Bader thows a leg kick but Reinhardt checks it
and Reinhardt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Bader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bader.
Bader looks to clinch
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reinhardt.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Reinhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Bader looks gassed!
Bader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reinhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bader.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinhardt wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance.
Reinhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Reinhardt lands a nice knee to the body.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Reinhardt rushes Bader and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinhardt misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reinhardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader jabs Reinhardt right on the nose. Reinhardt blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Reinhardt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reinhardt gets a clinch.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinhardt looking to throw knees to the head but Bader is blocking nicely.
Reinhardt misses with a knee strike.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinhardt can pounce on him.
Bader wants to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Jake Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Reinhardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bader.
Reinhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
Bader lands a two punch combo.
Bader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader takes a shot to the head.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinhardt stalls.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt lands an elbow that stopped Bader in his tracks for a moment.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinhardt missing with knees to the body.
Reinhardt scores with a knee to the head.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Bader is predictable there
and Reinhardt moves into the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinhardt has Bader up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinhardt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinhardt throws out a loose jab but Bader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bader lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinhardt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinhardt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Bader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinhardt rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Bader is predictable there
and Reinhardt counters with a big head kick but Bader shrugs it off.
Bader wants to clinch up but Reinhardt keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a leg kick but Reinhardt checks it.
Bader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frederic Reinhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Bader misses
and Reinhardt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bader's knee momentarily.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Bader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bader bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bader looks to clinch
and Reinhardt counters by clinching up.
Bader wants to break free but Reinhardt has control.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt lands an elbow inside.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader tries to clinch there but Reinhardt circles away.
Bader tries to clinch but Reinhardt moves away
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch.
Bader gets a clinch.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reinhardt, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Bader can't break the clinch.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Reinhardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reinhardt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reinhardt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bader's face.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinhardt landing knees to the head.
Bader takes an elbow to the temple.
Bader blocks the elbow strike.
Reinhardt can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt looking to throw knees to the head but Bader is blocking nicely.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinhardt landing knees to the body.
Bader can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bader is keeping busy.
Reinhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Bader won't allow it.
Reinhardt misses with a knee strike.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinhardt won't allow it.
Bader is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Bader darts in trying to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Bader moves into range and clinches up with Reinhardt.
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Reinhardt motions for Bader to come forward. Reinhardt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bader closes the distance but Reinhardt moves to the side
and Reinhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bader pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinhardt is out of range and Bader settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bader doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bader throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Bader wants to clinch
and Reinhardt moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Reinhardt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bader throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
Bader tries to clinch up
and Reinhardt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Reinhardt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick
and Reinhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Bader throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reinhardt throws an elbow that misses.
Reinhardt lands a damaging elbow.
Bader avoiding damage as Reinhardt throws knees to the body.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt lands a nice knee to the body.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bader backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinhardt stalling.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt lands an elbow inside that Bader shrugs off.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bader.
Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
Bader doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Bader tries to clinch up but Reinhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Reinhardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader wants to clinch but Reinhardt slips to the side
and Reinhardt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinhardt lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Frederic Reinhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reinhardt wants to stall.
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Bader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bader tries to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a good low kick that Bader was not able to check.
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by Bader.
Bader has closed the distance and engaged Reinhardt in a clinch.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Reinhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bader is predictable there
and Reinhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bader thinking.
Bader throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Reinhardt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bader is trying to break free.
Reinhardt looking to throw knees to the head but Bader is blocking nicely.
Reinhardt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
Bader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bader throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
Bader misses with the body kick
and Reinhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Reinhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bader moves away.
Bader closes the distance but Reinhardt moves to the side
and Reinhardt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt missing with knees to the body.
Bader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bader has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Bader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bader is trying to break free.
Reinhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinhardt.
A head kick by Bader misses
and Reinhardt counters by clinching up.
Reinhardt lands an elbow just above Bader 's eye.
Bader is trying to break free.
Reinhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bader uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Bader is trying to break free.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reinhardt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bader avoiding damage as Reinhardt throws knees to the body.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader misses with a head kick.
Reinhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Reinhardt blocks a leg kick.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bader misses with a head kick.
Reinhardt instigates a clinch.
Reinhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Reinhardt.
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader misses with a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Reinhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily.
Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinhardt.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Bader.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by Bader.
Reinhardt moves in looking to clinch but Bader pushes him off.
Frederic Reinhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Bader moves out of range.
Bader throws a head kick that misses
and Reinhardt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bader avoiding damage as Reinhardt throws knees to the body.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Reinhardt taking a breather.
Reinhardt missing with knees to the body.
Reinhardt keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by Bader.
Bader throws a body kick the misses
and Reinhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick
and Reinhardt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bader really felt that one!
Reinhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bader misses with a kick to the body
and Reinhardt counters by clinching up.
Reinhardt prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jake Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhardt wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reinhardt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Reinhardt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wotitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Benn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Wotitzky!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wotitzky checks a leg kick nicely.
Benn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wotitzky looks for a takedown but Benn sprawls well.
Benn fails to land with a series of punches.
Benn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wotitzky but Wotitzky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wotitzky, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wotitzky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wotitzky trying to control the action but Benn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wotitzky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benn struggling a bit here.
Wotitzky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotitzky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wotitzky tries to advance to mount but Benn denies him.
Benn tries to improve position but can't.
Wotitzky working away.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wotitzky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wotitzky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benn trying to control but Wotitzky is working from the bottom.
Wotitzky wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.
Wotitzky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wotitzky trying to control the position.
Wotitzky keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Benn is looking to work some ground and pound but Wotitzky has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wotitzky shoots in and bounces Benn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Benn trying to control the position.
Benn controlling Wotitzky's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn trying to control the position.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Wotitzky from controlling successfully.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wotitzky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Benn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wotitzky's back instead.
Benn is hanging on to Wotitzky's back as he tries to escape.
Benn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four 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.
Wotitzky holding both Benn 's hands and preventing any damage.
What can Wotitzky do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Benn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Benn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Benn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Benn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wotitzky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benn counters by clinching up.
DJ Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Wotitzky.
Wotitzky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Benn working a defensive guard here.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Wotitzky from controlling successfully.
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 DJ Benn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wotitzky with a lazy takedown attempt
so Benn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wotitzky looking for a sweep. Not yet Wotitzky, not yet.
Wotitzky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wotitzky 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.
Wotitzky working a defensive guard here.
Wotitzky has his hands on Benn's head, controlling the position.
Benn wants to control from the top but Wotitzky keeps moving.
Wotitzky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benn has passed into half guard!
Wotitzky is trying to maintain the position but Benn is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wotitzky is controlling Benn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wotitzky trying to control but Benn postures up.
Benn stalling away here and it's allowed Wotitzky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wotitzky wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.
Benn is pushing down on Wotitzky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wotitzky is fighting to maintain full guard but Benn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wotitzky tries to roll over but Benn keeps him under control.
Benn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wotitzky for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Wotitzky wants to get back to full guard but Benn has passed into side control.
Benn tries to control but Wotitzky wriggling away.
Benn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benn looking to control but Wotitzky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee stands the fighters back up. DJ Benn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Wotitzky.
Wotitzky wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance.
Benn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wotitzky moves in looking to clinch but Benn pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wotitzky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wotitzky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wotitzky lands in his opponent's guard.
Benn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wotitzky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wotitzky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Benn trying to keep a closed guard but Wotitzky is proving a slippery customer.
Wotitzky won't allow Benn to sweep him here.
Wotitzky trying to move into half guard but instead Benn has managed to sweep!
Wotitzky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Benn stuffs the takedown attempt from Wotitzky. Wotitzky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotitzky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wotitzky stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wotitzky rushes Benn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wotitzky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
DJ Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Wotitzky.
Wotitzky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benn wants a takedown but no success here.
Benn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wotitzky.
Wotitzky prevents Benn from breaking the clinch.
Benn stops a takedown attempt from Wotitzky.
Wotitzky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wotitzky successfully pulls guard.
Wotitzky looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wotitzky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wotitzky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 DJ Benn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wotitzky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benn is trying to control Wotitzky's posture but Wotitzky avoids it.
Benn tries to bench press Wotitzky off him but Wotitzky keeps the position.
Benn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Benn is looking to improve his position.
Benn punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wotitzky is trying to work for a kimura but Benn is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wotitzky moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotitzky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wotitzky wants to improve his position but Benn is controlling well.
Wotitzky trying to control here.
Wotitzky is looking to improve his position.
Wotitzky is trying to maintain the position but Benn is very close to passing his half guard.
Benn is keen to just control but Wotitzky is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wotitzky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wotitzky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wotitzky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wotitzky looking to slow down the pace here.
Wotitzky looking for a takedown.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wotitzky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wotitzky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benn has his hands on Wotitzky's head, controlling the position.
Wotitzky throwing strikes from guard but Benn blocks nicely.
Wotitzky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wotitzky looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Wotitzky from controlling successfully.
Wotitzky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wotitzky stands and throws Benn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benn is looking to reverse the position.
Wotitzky lands a nice forearm strike.
Benn is trying to control Wotitzky's posture but Wotitzky avoids it.
Wotitzky is working Benn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wotitzky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benn's legs.
Benn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wotitzky wants to control but Benn is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wotitzky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benn pushes Wotitzky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wotitzky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Benn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wotitzky off and has taken his back!
Wotitzky has hold of Benn's leg, trying to break free but it's let Benn lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wotitzky is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Benn throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Benn!
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