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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Rodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgrath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodgers's guard.
Rodgers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgrath is controlling him.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Mcgrath from controlling successfully.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgrath is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgrath accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgrathis looking to pass into half guard but Rodgers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodgers is in guard.
Mcgrath doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rodgers trying to control but Mcgrath is working from the bottom.
Mcgrath throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodgers scores with a four punch combination!
Mcgrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgrath thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgrath wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgrath tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to force a seperation but Rodgers has the dominant position.
Rodgers wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgrath won't allow it.
Rodgers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgrath pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Mcgrath wants to break free but Rodgers has control.
Rodgers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgrath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rodgers.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath closes the distance and clinches up with Rodgers, looking for a takedown. Mcgrath pushes Rodgers against the cage but Rodgers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodgers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodgers looks gassed!
Mcgrath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgrath throws a combination that misses
and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers is looking to control Mcgrath's arms but Mcgrath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodgers has his back to the cage.
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mcgrath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgrath tries to circle away but Rodgers has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgrath has Rodgers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodgers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but Mcgrath won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath is trying to break free.
Mcgrath stops a takedown attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers has had enough of the clinch but Mcgrath keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgrath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcgrath takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgrath throws and low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Mcgrath misses with a double jab
and Rodgers counters with a nice body kick.
Mcgrath scores with a three punch combo!
Dylan Mcgrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers moves out of range as Mcgrath throws a body kick.
Mcgrath looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgrath counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers decides to pull guard.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcgrath's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers looking to control.
Mcgrath working some strikes from top position.
Rodgers 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.
Mcgrath wants to stand but Rodgers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgrath is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Mcgrath dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodgers wants to clinch up but Mcgrath keeps it at a distance.
Mcgrath throws a leg kick but Rodgers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mcgrath misses the body punch
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodgers moves into range and clinches up with Mcgrath.
Mcgrath tries to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling the position.
Rodgers is trying to drag Mcgrath to the mat but Mcgrath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodgers fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but Mcgrath won't allow it.
Dylan Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rodgers.
Rodgers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to break the clinch but Rodgers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgrath connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Mcgrath tries to clinch but Rodgers moves away
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgrath backing up. Mcgrath nods at Rodgers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Mcgrath rushes Rodgers and presses him up against the cage.
Rodgers keeps control of Mcgrath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers has Mcgrath up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Mcgrath circles away easily
and Mcgrath counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgrath swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Mcgrath rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath has clasped his hands together around Rodgers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgrath trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers struggling a bit here.
Mcgrath goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mcgrath but great work by Rodgers.
Mcgrath wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodgers on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgrath tries to escape but Rodgers is in control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodgers forces Mcgrath back against the cage and clinches.
Rodgers tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgrath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgrath prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgrath throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodgers was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcgrath finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodgers wants to stand but Mcgrath is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Mcgrath tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgrath has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Mcgrath controlling him for the moment.
Mcgrath might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Mcgrath tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Mcgrath dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Mcgrath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgrath at a distance.
Mcgrath takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers blocks the body kick.
Rodgers clinches but Mcgrath breaks the clinch
and Mcgrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgrath lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodgers has Mcgrath up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgrath just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodgers prevents it.
Rodgers pulls guard successfully.
Mcgrath postures up.
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgrath stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgrath!
Mcgrath wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgrath gets full guard.
Mcgrath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Mcgrath wriggles free and stands up.
Rodgers leaves Mcgrath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Mcgrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers shoots in but Mcgrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodgers scores with a four punch combination!
Mcgrath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
Rodgers effectively controlling the action here.
Rodgers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dylan Mcgrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcgrath has Rodgers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodgers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers jumps guard but Mcgrath stands there with Rodgers around his waist. Rodgers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodgers avoiding damage.
Rodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgrath is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodgers's half guard.
Mcgrath trying to control the pace.
Paul Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dylan Mcgrath.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgrath, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Mcgrath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Maserati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maserati's entrance music is Not Falling . A fine choice. Luke Maserati has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Maserati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maserati lands a front kick.
Tomson tries to clinch there but Maserati circles away.
Tomson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Tomson.
Tomson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maserati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maserati throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tomson.
Maserati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maserati throws a sloppy head kick and Tomson moves out of range easily.
Tomson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maserati. That one must have hurt.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maserati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomson tries to avoid it but Maserati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomson to the ground. Tomson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maserati closes the distance and pushes Tomson back into the cage.
Maserati will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tomson up against the cage.
Maserati misses with a knee to the head.
Maserati throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Maserati landing knees to the head.
It looks like Shane Tomson has been cut.
Maserati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maserati moves into the clinch.
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maserati closes the distance and clinches.
Tomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maserati landing knees to the body.
Maserati ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maserati no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Maserati looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tomson is defending well. Maserati quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tomson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maserati celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Maserati!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunky Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JAY SIMPSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunky Bard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chunky Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JAY SIMPSON!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard shoots for a takedown but SIMPSON saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bard closes this distance looking for a takedown but SIMPSON circles away.
Bard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SIMPSON to the mat! SIMPSON manages to get full guard.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
SIMPSON working a defensive guard here.
Bard throws and elbow that misses. SIMPSON uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bard's guard. Nice move by SIMPSON!
Bard wants to stand and escape but SIMPSON is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SIMPSON closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bard has hold of one of SIMPSON's legs. SIMPSON is fighting the takedown attempt but Bard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
SIMPSON avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bard is looking to work some ground and pound but SIMPSON has wrist control.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses.
SIMPSON working a defensive guard here.
Bard throws a strike but SIMPSON rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIMPSON trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SIMPSON drops back looking for a leg! Bard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bard manages to kick SIMPSON off! SIMPSON jumps back into Bard's guard.
SIMPSON connects with a couple of short punches.
Bard wants to get back to his feet but SIMPSON is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SIMPSON sitting in guard here, content to control.
SIMPSON wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
SIMPSON throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bard closes this distance looking for a takedown but SIMPSON circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunky Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIMPSON wants to clinch up but Bard keeps it at a distance.
SIMPSON misses with a takedown
and Bard counters with a nice double leg into side control. SIMPSON won't be happy with that.
Bard tries to move to full mount but SIMPSON actually manages to regain half guard.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
SIMPSON wants to control but Bard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bard throwing shots but SIMPSON is blocking nicely.
SIMPSON has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bard is working away from the top position though.
Bard throws a strike but SIMPSON avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chunky Bard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bard is looking to work some ground and pound but SIMPSON has wrist control.
SIMPSON has his foot on Bard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bard works his way back into a safe position though.
SIMPSON keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Bard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SIMPSON is breathing heavily.
Bard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SIMPSON's head.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIMPSON escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SIMPSON works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bard.
Bard throws a strike aimed at the side of SIMPSON's head but SIMPSON avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bard working the ground and pound.
Bard lands a few punches from side control.
Bard is trying to ground and pound but SIMPSON uses the momentary lack of control by Bard to regain half guard.
SIMPSON avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bard slips a nice elbow through SIMPSON's hands, connecting with SIMPSON's forehead.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks SIMPSON with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bard throws a strike but SIMPSON avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bard stands up over SIMPSON, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bard with a nice head shot there.
Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SIMPSON preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SIMPSON utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SIMPSON works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chunky Bard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SIMPSON's half guard.
Bard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing SIMPSON to regain full guard.
SIMPSON working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
SIMPSON working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
SIMPSON takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard postures up in SIMPSON's guard and throws a big left but SIMPSON blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SIMPSON has his takedown stuffed
and Bard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in SIMPSON's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SIMPSON's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SIMPSON avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but SIMPSON blocks nicely.
Bard postures up in SIMPSON's guard and throws a big left but SIMPSON blocks it.
Bard is looking to work some ground and pound but SIMPSON has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but SIMPSON manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bard has SIMPSON in his guard.
Bard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bard scoring with punches and elbows.
Bard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
SIMPSON is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard cracks SIMPSON with a big elbow.
Bard scoring with punches from side control.
Bard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chunky Bard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bard cracks SIMPSON with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear SIMPSON down.
JAY SIMPSON has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chunky Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bard takes a little break here. SIMPSON wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chunky Bard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chunky Bard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornell Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cornell Jackson enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cornell Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khasm circles away quickly and effectively.
Khasm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Khasm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khasm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Khasm.
Khasm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khasm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khasm winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes Khasm off looking to stand but Khasm dives back in and keeps control.
Khasm working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khasm connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khasm throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Khasm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson tries to kick Khasm off but Khasm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khasm.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is rocked!
Khasm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Khasm finish him?
Khasm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson looks gassed!
Khasm lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Khasm jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Khasm!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Miller Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Kronic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luiz Miller Rossi's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Miller Rossi!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kronic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kronic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nate Kronic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Kronic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronic. That did some damage!
Kronic throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronic misses with a head kick.
Kronic tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronic throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronic tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Kronic wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi motions for Kronic to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronic wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronic throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi works over Kronic's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Nate Kronic has been cut.
Kronic looks to clinch
and Rossi counters with a crisp one two that drops Kronic! Rossi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kronic to his feet! Kronic is in big trouble!
Kronic is rocked!
Kronic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Kronic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Kronic tries to clinch
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronic seems to have got his legs back now.
Kronic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Rossi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luiz Miller Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kronic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronic's sensitive parts.
Kronic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Kronic closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rossi, as that shot connected.
Rossi cracks Kronic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Kronic avoids them all with ease.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kronic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Kronic 's knee.
Kronic darts in trying to clinch
and Rossi counters with a crisp one two that drops Kronic! Rossi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kronic to his feet! Kronic is in big trouble!
Rossi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kronic darts in trying to clinch
and Rossi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kronic's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Rossi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Miller Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kronic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
Kronic misses with a wild combination.
Rossi is looking to slow Kronic down with leg kicks.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rossi both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronic.
Nate Kronic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kronic closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronic. That did some damage!
Kronic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Rossi punishes Kronic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Kronic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Luiz Miller Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronic throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rossi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Rossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kronic's calf.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronic wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kronic rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossi scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Kronic misses
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kronic slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Kronic was not able to check.
Rossi cracks Kronic with a good jab.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nate Kronic's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Kronic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronic misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Kronic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Miller Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Kronic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kronic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick by Kronic misses
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kronic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kronic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Kronic 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Kronic down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rossi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Kronic looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronic's sensitive parts.
Rossi catches Kronic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luiz Miller Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic tries to clinch
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Kronic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rossi lands a jab to Kronic's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi is looking to slow Kronic down with leg kicks.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronic. That did some damage!
Kronic closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kronic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossi.
A lazy body kick from Kronic
and Rossi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nate Kronic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Kronic avoids nicely.
Kronic misses with a kick to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kronic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Rossi feints and then cracks Kronic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kronic down.
Kronic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kronic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Kronic 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi works over Kronic's head and body with a nice combination.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Miller Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rossi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Miller Rossi!
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