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AMW 27 - Head vs. Omni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porsche Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Goodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Porsche Carrera's chin.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Goodson!
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, Porsche Carrera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Goodson with that takedown attempt.
Carrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Carrera as Goodson shoots in.
Carrera lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Goodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Carrera.
Carrera fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Carrera.
Carrera connects with a right hand. Goodson shakes it off.
Goodson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carrera lands a left and a right that sends Goodson crashing to the canvas! Carrera dives into mount looking to finish!
Goodson is rocked!
Carrera controlling his opponent.
Oh Goodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carrera on the ground.
Goodson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson tries to hold on but Carrera pushes him away.
Carrera controlling his opponent.
Carrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Carrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Goodson tries to lock up and control but Carrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carrera controlling from mount.
Carrera wants to control the pace but Goodson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porsche Carrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carrera tries to bum rush Goodson with a series of wild strikes but Goodson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodson.
Goodson tries for a takedown but Carrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porsche Carrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Carrera.
Carrera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrera slips a jab from Goodson.
Goodson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carrera.
A punch combination from Carrera misses.
Goodson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carrera shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Goodson is backing up but Carrera catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Goodson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carrera Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porsche Carrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Davis!
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, Daniel Laruso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laruso dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Laruso moves away and avoids it.
Crash Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laruso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Laruso wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Laruso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Laruso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laruso.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Laruso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Laruso is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laruso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Laruso persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso has a takedown stuffed.
Davis drops Laruso with a right and a left! Davis comes rushing in but Laruso regains his composure and manages to keep Davis in guard.
It looks like Daniel Laruso has been cut.
Davis has gone for a leg lock! Laruso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davis's guard.
Laruso is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Laruso has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laruso decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck for Laruso with that takedown attempt.
Crash Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Laruso.
Laruso looks gassed!
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laruso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Laruso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laruso forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis pushes Laruso off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Davis.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laruso closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Laruso pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Laruso moves away and avoids it.
Laruso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis with a nice cross.
Laruso is rocked!
Davis misses with a straight left.
Laruso is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Laruso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Laruso saw that one coming.
Davis lands with a big right hook that stumbles Laruso - he's out on his feet here! Davis follows up with another monster hook that separates Laruso from consciousness! Laruso falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Davis stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crash Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba has chosen http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=metallica+enter+sandman&aq=3 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiro Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lopez working the ground and pound effectively.
Chiba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lopez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chiba is on top in guard.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Chiba from standing up.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Chiba postures up.
Chiba gets to his feet. Lopez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Chiba in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Chiba from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chiba gets to his feet - Lopez follows without any prompting.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chiba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jiro Chiba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Los hermanos - Samba a dois. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch but Keefer is having none of it.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keefer manages to avoid it.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer misses with a double jab.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keefer misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
Keefer avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Keefer counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Keefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keefer sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keefer is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keefer moves into full guard.
Keefer wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Keefer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keefer slips nicely into half guard.
Keefer is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keefer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keefer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Keefer is controlling well.
Keefer throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia won't allow Keefer to pass to mount.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Keefer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keefer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Keefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
letting Keefer counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Keefer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keefer.
Keefer rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Keefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keefer misses with the combination.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Keefer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia is looking to wear down Keefer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keefer works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keefer.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Keefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia misses with a body shot
letting Keefer counter with a right hand.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Keefer counter with a right hand.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keefer!
Keefer stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Keefer counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Keefer counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Keefer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keefer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
letting Keefer counter with a right hand.
Keefer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Keefer swinging wildly here.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
Keefer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keefer works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer 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.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mark Keefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keefer's corner calls for a 1-2. Keefer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keefer counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Keefer.
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Keefer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keefer.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Keefer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keefer throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Keefer both land. Nice combination.
Keefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keefer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Keefer counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Mark Keefer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keefer looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keefer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keefer throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Keefer counters with a left to the body.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keefer counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Keefer both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Keefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keefer.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keefer.
Keefer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer jabs at Garcia's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia throws a hook but Keefer blocks it.
Keefer throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keefer counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keefer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Keefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keefer clinches up against the cage.
Keefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Keefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Keefer tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keefer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keefer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Keefer counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Keefer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Keefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keefer throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keefer takes the fight into the clinch.
Keefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keefer checks a low kick from Garcia.
A left and a right from Keefer both land. Nice combination.
Keefer works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Keefer scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Keefer counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Keefer to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Keefer does no damage.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Keefer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keefer counters by clinching up.
Keefer breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Keefer misses.
Keefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keefer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keefer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia wants to clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Keefer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Keefer finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Keefer tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keefer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keefer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keefer cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keefer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Keefer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Keefer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Keefer counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keefer tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
Keefer misses with the combination.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Keefer.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Keefer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left lands for Keefer.
Keefer stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
Keefer lands a jab-cross combination.
Keefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Keefer scores with a four punch combination!
Keefer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia tries to clinch but Keefer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keefer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keefer looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
Keefer lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Keefer both land. Nice combination.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keefer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia is rocked!
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keefer lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Keefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Keefer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Keefer counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Keefer to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Keefer counters with a nice body shot.
Mark Keefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keefer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia tries to clinch up
and Keefer counters with a left to the body.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Keefer counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keefer scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Keefer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keefer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keefer.
Keefer scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keefer counters with a one-two to the body.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keefer throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Keefer tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Keefer counters with a stiff right hand.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Keefer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mark Keefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keefer looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keefer misses with a series of wild punches.
Keefer lands a two punch combo.
Keefer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Keefer counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Keefer counters with a left right combination that sends Garcia crashing to the mat - Keefer wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Garcia out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Keefer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by remember the name. matt johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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191 lbs
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sawyer throws an overhand right that lands on johnson's shoulder, as johnson tries to avoid the shot.
johnson blocks a jab.
Samuel Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer with a jab.
Sawyer loads up on a big right hand but johnson slips the punch.
Sawyer misses with a hook. johnson ducked under it nicely.
johnson tries to clinch up.
Sawyer scores with a jab.
Sawyer drops johnson with a right and a left! Sawyer comes rushing in but johnson regains his composure and manages to keep Sawyer in guard.
johnson is rocked!
It looks like matt johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
johnson is still in real trouble! Can Sawyer finish him?
johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sawyer.
johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
johnson is trying to control the position but Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sawyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sawyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Sawyer.
johnson ducks under a wild hook from Sawyer.
Sawyer throws an overhand right that lands on johnson's shoulder, as johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Sawyer missing with a left hand there. johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a hook but johnson avoids it easily.
johnson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sawyer tests johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sawyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
johnson moves forwards but Sawyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sawyer stuffs the takedown.
johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sawyer but Sawyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuel Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sawyer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for johnson.
johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
johnson wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sawyer managing to control the position.
johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson wants to control from the top but Sawyer keeps moving.
Sawyer wants to stand up but johnson is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sawyer throws a jab when johnson was well out of range.
A big right from Sawyer misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sawyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sawyer tries to sprawl out of it but johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sawyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sawyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on matt johnson'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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from johnson.
Nice defenses there by johnson.
johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawyer throws out the jab.
Sawyer misses with a looping left.
johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawyer.
Sawyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sawyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samuel Sawyer is winning the standup battle so far.
johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sawyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sawyer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
johnson slips under a jab from Sawyer.
johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
johnson has hold of Sawyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sawyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying to escape the mount.
johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
johnson punching from mount but Sawyer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Sawyer defends it well.
Sawyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by johnson.
johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sawyer is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
johnson trying to control the position.
Sawyer throwing strikes from guard but johnson blocks nicely.
Sawyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sawyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
Sawyer throws a strike but johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a hook to the side of johnson's head but johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sawyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Samuel Sawyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on matt johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
johnson staying out of range there.
Sawyer stuffs the takedown attempt from johnson. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
johnson moves out of range as Sawyer strikes.
johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sawyer.
johnson shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Sawyer misses.
johnson staying out of range there.
Sawyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sawyer tries to avoid it but johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sawyer to the ground. Sawyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuel Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Sawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer misses with a looping left.
Sawyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer misses the jab.
Sawyer throws the left hand but johnson avoids the punch easily.
johnson slips under a jab from Sawyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson closes the distance and clinches.
johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sawyer prevents it.
johnson has Sawyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sawyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
johnson tries for a takedown but Sawyer manages to get underhooks.
johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
johnson has Sawyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sawyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sawyer pulls guard.
johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
johnson trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
johnson wants to pass the guard but Sawyer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sawyer's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sawyer throws a right hand that johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that johnson also avoids with ease.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sawyer sprawls well. Sawyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sawyer throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
matt johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sawyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sawyer as johnson shoots in.
Sawyer lands a jab to the nose.
Sawyer throws a big shot that misses.
Samuel Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Sawyer misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Sawyer both land. Nice combination.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Sawyer sprawls well.
johnson needs to keep his hands up - Sawyer had a free shot at his head there.
Sawyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
johnson moves away from the strike by Sawyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer looks to land a left hand but johnson moved out of range nicely.
Sawyer lands a head shot.
Sawyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
johnson shoots for a takedown but Sawyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sawyer missing with a left hand there. johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawyer throws the left hand but johnson avoids the punch easily.
Sawyer throws a right hand that johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that johnson also avoids with ease.
Sawyer misses with a looping right.
No luck for johnson with that takedown attempt.
johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sawyer's waist but Sawyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing johnson off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sawyer, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tota Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Day to Remember - . Tota Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tota Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Mcgrath sprawls well.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgrath avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tota Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Mcgrath moved out of range nicely.
Mcgrath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgrath's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mcgrath keeps moving.
Mcgrath is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie stops Mcgrath from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes Mcgrath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Mcgrath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Mcgrath is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Mcgrath looks gassed!
Mcgrath is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcgrath has worked his arm free - good work by Mcgrath!
Mcgrath is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcgrath is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gracie cracks Mcgrath with a big right hand but Mcgrath just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mcgrath is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie prevents Mcgrath from escaping the position.
Gracie has hold of Mcgrath's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mcgrath tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Mcgrath screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mcgrath, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tota Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ratskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratskin comes to the cage accompanied by "Umbrella" with Lillasyster. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Ratskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ratskin, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Powers lands a shot to the body.
Ratskin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratskin is looking to control Powers's arms but Powers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ratskin has his back to the cage.
Powers wants a takedown.
Powers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Powers is working for takedown but Ratskin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powers looking for a takedown.
Alexander Ratskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers successfully pulls guard.
Ratskin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ratskin trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Ratskin looking to pass the guard.
Ratskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ratskin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratskin is one step ahead there.
Ratskin trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ratskin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ratskin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Ratskin misses.
Ratskin throws a right and a left that Powers avoids nicely.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratskin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ratskin takes the fight into the clinch.
Ratskin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powers is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ratskin tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Ratskin back against the cage.
Ratskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratskin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powers as Ratskin tries to tie him up.
Ratskin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ratskin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Powers up against the cage.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers tries to pull guard but Ratskin holds him up against the cage and eventually Powers drops back down to his feet.
Ratskin is working Powers over against the cage.
Ratskin is leaning against Powers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ratskin can't fight it off and eventually Powers manages to take the fight to the floor. Ratskin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratskin is keeping the position for now.
Powers wants to control from the top but Ratskin keeps moving.
Ratskin is pulling down on Powers's head. It's preventing any offense from Powers, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ratskin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powers controls the pace.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ratskin is pulling down on Powers's head to control his posture.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ratskin is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Ratskin.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Ratskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Ratskin blocks nicely.
Ratskin trying to control the position.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ratskin pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
Ratskin is trying to keep Powers in close.
Ratskin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ratskin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers 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.
Ratskin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ratskin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ratskin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ratskin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ratskin tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Ratskin avoiding damage as Powers throws knees to the body.
Ratskin blocks an uppercut.
Powers fails to pull guard.
Ratskin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ratskin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers tries for a takedown but Ratskin manages to get underhooks.
Ratskin swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratskin smiles and moves away.
Alexander Ratskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Ratskin misses with a body punch
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratskin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ratskin throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
Ratskin misses with a two punch combination.
Powers tries to clinch there but Ratskin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a series of strikes that have Ratskin backpedaling.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratskin struggling a bit here.
Powers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powers trying to control the position but Ratskin is working away.
Powers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ratskin regains half guard.
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Ratskin defends it.
Powers stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ratskin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ratskin controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ratskin is retaining full guard.
Ratskin is trying to keep Powers in close.
Ratskin 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers shoots in but Ratskin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ratskin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ratskin being controlled against the cage.
Ratskin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries a body shot but Ratskin blocks it.
Ratskin lands a body shot.
Ratskin is trying to stall.
Ratskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ratskin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratskin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powers looking to throw knees to the head but Ratskin is blocking nicely.
Ratskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ratskin prevents it.
Ratskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ratskin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Powers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ratskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ratskin, not yet.
Ratskin is pulling down on Powers's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ratskin trying to control the position.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratskin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Ratskin.
Ratskin moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Ratskin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ratskin lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ratskin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ratskin lands a right hook to the body.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Ratskin misses with an uppercut.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ratskin.
Powers tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Ratskin misses
and Powers counters with a left and a right that stings Ratskin.
Alexander Ratskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ratskin lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratskin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ratskin looks to clinch
and Powers counters with a left and a right that stings Ratskin.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ratskin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratskin throws a series of punches but Powers moves out of range.
Ratskin misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ratskin misses its intended target.
Powers forces Ratskin back against the cage and clinches.
Ratskin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ratskin fails to land.
Powers tries to pull guard but Ratskin won't allow it.
Powers prevents a body shot from Ratskin.
Still in the clinch, Ratskin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powers goes for a takedown attempt but Ratskin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander Ratskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratskin misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Powers.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ratskin ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Ratskin misses with a body shot.
Ratskin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratskin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ratskin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers counters with a left and a right that stings Ratskin.
Ratskin lands a jab to the nose.
Alexander Ratskin is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers has Ratskin up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander Ratskin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ratskin is pressed up against the cage. Powers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ratskin down to the mat. Ratskin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratskin misses with a combination
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ratskin is trying to stall.
Ratskin works on Powers's body with a couple of short punches.
Powers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratskin smiles and moves away.
Ratskin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powers counters with a two punch combo.
Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers moves out of range of the strikes.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ratskin lands with a light punch inside.
Powers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Ratskin takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Powers.
Powers can't get the takedown.
Powers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ratskin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Powers takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Powers.
Ratskin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ratskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ratskin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ratskin can't find room to land a body shot as Powers controls the action.
Powers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Ratskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powers goes for a takedown attempt but Ratskin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Powers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ratskin misses with a double jab
and Powers counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratskin dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Ratskin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ratskin fails to land.
Ratskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powers.
Powers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratskin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ratskin is trying to maintain a safe position but Powers gets an underhook and turns Ratskin into the cage.
Ratskin misses with a punch on the inside.
Powers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ratskin backwards.
Ratskin throws a head punch that misses.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers blocking some punches.
Powers can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Powers fails to land.
Ratskin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ratskin.
Ratskin swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ratskin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ratskin 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ratskin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Babineaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Babineaux did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Babineaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez trying to advance position but Babineaux counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babineaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Babineaux keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babineaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babineaux scores with a punch to the head.
Babineaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Babineaux works the jab nicely.
Michael Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babineaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babineaux tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babineaux to the ground. Babineaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babineaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Babineaux tries to land a leg kick but Martinez saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to move into range but Babineaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babineaux misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babineaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babineaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Martinez.
Martinez tests Babineaux 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martinez duly obliges.
Babineaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babineaux .
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Babineaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babineaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that round.
That's time! Babineaux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babineaux slips a jab from Martinez.
Martinez moves out of range as Babineaux strikes.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Babineaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez tries to clinch but Babineaux moves away
and Babineaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babineaux wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez closes the distance but Babineaux moves to the side
and Babineaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux swinging wildly here.
Martinez slips under a jab from Babineaux .
Babineaux thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babineaux throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Babineaux .
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Babineaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinez thinking.
Babineaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Babineaux , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martinez stalks Babineaux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Babineaux 's face. Babineaux staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Babineaux trying to control here.
Babineaux controlling the position for now.
Babineaux is trying to control but can't.
Martinez moves into full mount! Babineaux won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babineaux turns into him and now he's in Martinez's guard.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babineaux is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Babineaux controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Babineaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babineaux misses with a hook.
A jab from Babineaux misses.
Babineaux misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babineaux connects with a looping right hand.
Babineaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinez counters with a left and a right that stings Babineaux .
Babineaux is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Babineaux misses its intended target.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Babineaux 's shoulder, as Babineaux tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez lands a jab to the head.
Martinez takes a swing at Babineaux 's ribcage but misses.
Martinez throws a head kick but Babineaux moves out of range.
That's two 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.
Babineaux misses the jab.
Babineaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez misses with a body punch
and Babineaux counters with a straight right hand.
Babineaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinez's head backwards.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Babineaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babineaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
Martinez tries to clinch up
and Babineaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Babineaux . No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babineaux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinez finds it's way round the side to connect with Babineaux 's head.
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinez wants to clinch
and Babineaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a leg kick
and Babineaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Babineaux lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Babineaux .
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Babineaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babineaux , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Babineaux !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Nao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
272 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eiji Nao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little blocks a jab.
Little takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nao misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Little fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Nao misses the target.
Nao misses with a looping right.
Little moves forwards but Nao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Little fails to land the takedown.
Nao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little tries to clinch there but Nao circles away.
Nao looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Nao.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nao.
Nao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Nao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
A big left from Little misses.
Little shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Little stuns Nao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little landing strikes from the mount.
Little landing strikes from the mount and Nao is in trouble!
Little connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little with shots to the head and body - Nao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nao working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Little working the ground and pound effectively.
Little postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nao badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Little around the waist but Little pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Little is the winner by TKO! Little jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Little!
Omar Little retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Omni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omni has chosen Search and Destroy as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
26
157 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giuseppe Omni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omni misses with a wild combination.
Boot Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws a low kick but Omni moves out of range easily.
Head misses with a low kick.
Omni 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.
Head throws a leg kick but Omni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Omni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head misses with a low kick.
A combination from Omni does no damage.
Omni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Omni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omni trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omni is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.
Omni trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omni on the ground.
Omni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Omni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Head 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.
Omni with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omni wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Omni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omni trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omni is looking to advance position but Head has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Head wants to control the pace but Omni is squirming around nicely.
Omni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omni is looking to escape.
Omni can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Head wants to control the pace but Omni is squirming around nicely.
Omni tries to lock up and control but Head gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Head tries to control but Omni wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Omni dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head throws a head kick but Omni moves out of range.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Omni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Omni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Head.
Omni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Head.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head throws a nice head kick!
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head wants to slow Omni down by chopping away at his legs.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Omni's front leg but catches the back leg as Omni tries to avoid it.
Head feints and then cracks Omni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omni down.
Omni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head feints and then cracks Omni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omni down.
Omni is breathing heavily.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head lands a big head kick that sends Omni tumbling to the mat! Head takes a step backwards and waves Omni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Omni is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Omni is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head feints a jab and as Omni dips his head, Head unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Omni right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Omni falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Head smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boot Head!
Boot Head retains his featherweight title!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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