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Topline's UOC 20:End of an Era PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colbey Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Houston 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 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, Randy Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colbey Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Lynch is pressing down on Houston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Houston works over Lynch with some ground and pound from guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch striking off his back but it's not causing Houston any problems.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Houston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynch shoots and misses
and Houston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lynch will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston won't allow Lynch to sweep him here.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Houston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lynch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch pushing down on Houston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Lynch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lynch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lynch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lynch breaks from Houston's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lynch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Houston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lynch cracks Houston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lynch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lynch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lynch is landing with some decent strikes but Houston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lynch lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch landing shots from mount.
Houston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lynch with shots to the head and body - Houston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lynch with the ground and pound from mount.
Houston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Houston is in a horrible position here. Lynch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Houston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lynch working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Houston turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lynch off and cradles Houston's limp body as Lynch celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Colbey Lynch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sub Mission (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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, Sub Mission!
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, Chris Turner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mission's waist but Mission gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Turner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mission is stalling in the full guard.
Mission's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mission really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mission wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mission is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
Turner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mission's guard.
Mission desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mission is looking to improve his position.
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.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Mission is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mission defends it well.
Mission trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mission!
Turner looks gassed!
Turner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mission has worked his arm free - good work by Mission!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mission is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner tries to move to full mount but Mission actually manages to regain half guard.
Turner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner moves into full mount! Mission won't be happy about that!
Mission tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner wants to take Mission's back here but Mission is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mission has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mission!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Mission 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.
Turner has his takedown stuffed
and Mission decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mission avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Mission trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mission showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mission stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
Mission wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
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.
Turner has his foot on Mission's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mission works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mission looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turner working for a triangle but Mission defends it easily.
Mission stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mission trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mission can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mission gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Mission defends easily.
Mission is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Mission has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mission's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mission's back!
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 Sub Mission will probably get the nod.
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.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Mission decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner has his foot on Mission's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mission works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner has an active guard here but Mission has managed to pass into half guard.
Turner is looking to get back to full guard here but Mission has managed to pass to side control instead.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Mission has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to reverse the position but instead Mission has taken his back - oops!
Turner is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mission's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turner tries to escape but Mission has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mission is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
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.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mission is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mission is retaining full guard.
Mission has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mission is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turner, into his guard.
Mission is stalling in the full guard.
Mission has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mission is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turner pulls down on the head and he's put Mission to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Turner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Morozevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Albers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Morozevich!
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, Virgil Albers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albers lands a jab to the head.
Albers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morozevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albers manages to avoid it.
Morozevich misses with a double jab
letting Albers counter with a right hand.
Oooh a lovely combination from Albers sends Morozevich down but not out. Albers dives into side control looking to finish.
Morozevich is rocked!
Albers taking a breather here.
Oh Morozevich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Albers lands with a right and another and another! Morozevich is in big trouble! Albers lands again and this time it's lights out for Morozevich! A quality knockout there for Albers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Virgil Albers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Unterweger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Unterweger struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Gesias Sobral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gesias Sobral!
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, Jack Unterweger!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unterweger as he avoids it easily.
Sobral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unterweger circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gesias Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Unterweger shows good takedown defense.
Sobral looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Unterweger!
Unterweger is looking to get to half guard.
Sobral landing strikes, looking to finish!
Unterweger tries to reverse the position but Sobral maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Unterweger looks gassed!
Sobral working Unterweger over with strikes here.
Sobral is landing with some decent strikes but Unterweger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sobral landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unterweger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unterweger is looking to escape.
Sobral raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sobral scoring with strikes but Unterweger is staying in there.
Unterweger working to try and regain half guard.
Sobral landing strikes from the mount and Unterweger is in trouble!
Sobral fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sobral breaks from Unterweger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Unterweger is rocked!
Sobral is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sobral closes the distance and clinches.
Sobral is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Unterweger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Unterweger goes for a takedown attempt but Sobral pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobral closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger manages to get to full guard.
Unterweger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unterweger is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobral passes into half guard.
Sobral working over Unterweger with some ground and pound. Unterweger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sobral is tying to control. Unterweger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unterweger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unterweger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobral slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but Unterweger defending well.
Unterweger is staying active underneath Sobral, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unterweger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobral drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobral jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unterweger is keeping the position for now.
Unterweger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sobral tries to get to full guard but Unterweger has control of the leg.
Unterweger is looking for a kimura but Sobral is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unterweger to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobral is just riding it out for now. Unterweger eventually gives up the hold.
Unterweger stops Sobral from getting back to his feet.
Sobral works his way to full guard. Good work.
Unterweger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unterweger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Unterweger!
Unterweger is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobral has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unterweger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gesias Sobral dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unterweger misses with a takedown
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into side control. Unterweger won't be happy with that.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Unterweger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Unterweger some visible discomfort.
Unterweger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Unterweger gets back to half guard.
Unterweger is looking to get back to full guard here but Sobral has managed to pass to side control instead.
Unterweger is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Sobral connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sobral working Unterweger over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Unterweger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Unterweger is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Sobral.
Sobral prevents Unterweger from getting the reversal.
Sobral lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sobral working for a submission but Unterweger is keeping him at bay.
Sobral looking to finish Unterweger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Unterweger!
Unterweger regains half guard.
Unterweger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unterweger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gesias Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobral makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral works over Unterweger with some ground and pound from guard.
Unterweger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Unterweger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobral manages to get himself to full guard.
Unterweger looking to pass the guard.
Sobral manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sobral prevents Unterweger from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobral trying to control from half guard but Unterweger is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unterweger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Unterweger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unterweger working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Unterweger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sobral is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Unterweger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sobral's back instead.
Unterweger is trying to stick to Sobral's back but Sobral is turning into Unterweger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unterweger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
Unterweger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobral keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unterweger's head.
Unterweger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobral pushes down on Unterweger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unterweger regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Unterweger's guard.
Sobral looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Unterweger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Unterweger tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
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 Gesias Sobral will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sobral darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Unterweger!
Sobral looking to control but Unterweger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobral working for a submission but Unterweger is keeping him at bay.
Unterweger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sobral throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Unterweger defends easily.
Unterweger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sobral is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Unterweger, into his guard.
Unterweger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unterweger can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobral is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Unterweger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sobral pulls his head out easily.
Unterweger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Unterweger doesn't have the hooks in and Sobral manages to turn into his guard.
Sobral advances position into side control!
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Unterweger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger gets back to full guard.
Unterweger has his feet on Sobral's thighs here. He's pushed Sobral off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sobral screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Unterweger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Benz!
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, Richard Wells!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells stuffs the takedown.
Benz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Richard Wells has been cut.
Wells on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wells drops Benz with a nice combination! Wells dives into Benz's guard, looking to finish!
Benz is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benz keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully.
Wells trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benz's guard.
Wells looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wells decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Benz misses.
Wells swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benz slips a jab and a cross from Wells.
Benz tries to clinch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benz throws a big shot that misses.
A left and a right from Benz both land. Nice combination.
Wells is rocked!
Wells slips a jab and a cross from Benz.
A cross from Benz lands.
Wells is still on wobbly legs! Can Benz finish him?
Benz throws out a loose jab but Wells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benz scores with a hook to the body. Wells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benz throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benz gets the takedown into side control.
Benz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Benz is breathing heavily.
Benz dances in with a quick combination. Wells is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Benz snaps Wells's head back. Wells stumbles backwards against the cage. Benz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wells's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wells just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Benz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Lynch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Lynch!
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, Dusty Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Lynch misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottoms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Lynch coming out on top.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottoms.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynch.
Bottoms tries to clinch up.
Bottoms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bottoms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bottoms in side control, throwing shots but Lynch defends.
Bottoms tries to move to mount but Lynch blocks the move with his legs.
Bottoms goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bottoms but great work by Lynch.
Bottoms tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bottoms wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Bottoms tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Lynch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottoms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lynch!
Lynch tries to lock up and control but Bottoms gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bottoms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottoms goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lynch turns into him and now he's in Bottoms's guard.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
Bottoms is trying to keep Lynch in close.
Bottoms is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bottoms pulls Lynch in close to his closed guard and prevents Lynch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bottoms looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottoms working a defensive guard but Lynch manages to pass into side control anyway.
A control attempt from Bottoms but he's now mounted!
Lynch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottoms is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottoms tries to control the position but Lynch now has his back.
Bottoms tries to roll but Lynch sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bottoms tries to escape but Lynch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bottoms trying to control the hands but Lynch won't let him.
Bottoms is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lynch is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerald Lynch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bottoms shoots in and bounces Lynch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bottoms trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Bottoms tries to pass.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bottoms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bottoms sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottoms passes into half guard.
Bottoms is tying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bottoms controlling the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dusty Bottoms just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch sizes up Bottoms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bottoms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottoms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Lynch.
Bottoms is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
Bottoms doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Bottoms slips a jab from Lynch.
Lynch lands with a nice body punch.
Bottoms decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pushes Bottoms off looking to stand but Bottoms dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch won't allow Bottoms to pass to mount.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch is not content to let Bottoms control the position.
Bottoms looks to land a strike but Lynch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bottoms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bottoms looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bottoms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bottoms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bottoms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bottoms is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch taking some punishment here, with Bottoms in his half guard.
Bottoms works his way into side control.
Lynch regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bottoms's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bottoms wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is not content to let Bottoms control the position.
Bottoms controlling the action here.
Lynch pushes Bottoms off looking to stand but Bottoms dives back in and keeps control.
Lynch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bottoms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bottoms trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Bottoms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bottoms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Bottoms has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynch finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottoms's head.
Bottoms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
Bottoms drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottoms controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bottoms pushing down on Lynch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bottoms moves into full mount! Lynch won't be happy about that!
Bottoms controlling from mount.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Bottoms's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Lynch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bottoms content just to control the position here.
Bottoms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bottoms tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bottoms controlling from mount.
Bottoms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bottoms controlling the pace for now.
Lynch is in a horrible position here. Bottoms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bottoms looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dusty Bottoms just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottoms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottoms darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage.
Bottoms blocking some punches.
Come on Bottoms - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bottoms has double underhooks.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bottoms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bottoms just leaning against Lynch, taking a breather.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Bottoms leaning against his opponent.
Lynch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bottoms has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bottoms.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bottoms stalling in the clinch.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bottoms has double underhooks.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Bottoms keeps him there for the moment.
Bottoms can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Bottoms pulls guard effortlessly.
Bottoms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottoms pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
Bottoms trying to control the position.
Bottoms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Bottoms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottoms has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Bottoms!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Briza DoUrden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Briza DoUrden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DoUrden tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DoUrden throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but DoUrden circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and DoUrden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but DoUrden is controlling well.
Jackson tries to kick DoUrden off but DoUrden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by DoUrden.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
DoUrden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DoUrden passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into full guard.
DoUrden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
DoUrden stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
DoUrden wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles DoUrden's knee momentarily.
Jackson shoots and misses
and DoUrden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DoUrden is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
DoUrden prevents Jackson from standing back up.
DoUrden thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
DoUrden has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DoUrden is breathing heavily.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but DoUrden has a good base and remains in mount.
DoUrden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because DoUrden loaded up on that one.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
DoUrden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling DoUrden's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding DoUrden's attempts to control the action.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but DoUrden controlling him for the moment.
DoUrden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
DoUrden swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from DoUrden.
DoUrden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Briza DoUrden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
DoUrden is rocked!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and DoUrden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to stand but DoUrden is controlling the position.
DoUrden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DoUrden won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Briza DoUrden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DoUrden wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from DoUrden as Jackson shoots in.
DoUrden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings DoUrden.
Jackson looks to land a combination but DoUrden avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with DoUrden, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes DoUrden against the cage but DoUrden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DoUrden as he jumps to the side.
Briza DoUrden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Jackson.
DoUrden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DoUrden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DoUrden wants to take Jackson's back here but Jackson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
DoUrden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but DoUrden is controlling him well.
DoUrden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DoUrden.
That's two 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.
DoUrden seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jackson has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has DoUrden pulled in close to control his posture.
DoUrden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson 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.
DoUrden gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DoUrden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DoUrden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and DoUrden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DoUrden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and DoUrden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DoUrden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to control DoUrden's posture but DoUrden avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DoUrden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DoUrden.
DoUrden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson has a hand on DoUrden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. DoUrden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DoUrden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson wants to hold on but DoUrden pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Briza DoUrden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DoUrden shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
DoUrden pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Briza DoUrden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Kelly feat.Slaine - Dropkicked. Miguel Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Tibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tibbs misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tibbs as he jumps to the side.
Tibbs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva slips a jab from Tibbs.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tibbs looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tibbs's waist but Tibbs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Andre Tibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Silva.
Tibbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Tibbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tibbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tibbs swivels and escapes.
Tibbs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tibbs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tibbs cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Tibbs stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva looks gassed!
Tibbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Tibbs jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Tibbs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Miguel Silva has been cut.
A combination from Tibbs does no damage.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tibbs as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tibbs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tibbs waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Silva.
Tibbs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tibbs swivels and escapes.
Tibbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Tibbs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tibbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tibbs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tibbs avoids the head kick by Silva.
Tibbs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tibbs is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Tibbs circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tibbs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Tibbs's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is keen to just control but Tibbs is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Tibbs from standing back up.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tibbs!
Tibbs is bucking up trying to escape but Silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tibbs has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Silva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tibbs.
Tibbs controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Tibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Silva are getting through and doing damage.
Tibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is cranking Tibbs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tibbs! He's tightened the choke and Tibbs is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ed Reed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Ed Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Benton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Benton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reed's guard.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benton trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Benton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Reed wriggles free and stands up.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed pushes Benton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Benton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Benton persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ed Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Benton.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed throws a right and a left that Benton avoids nicely.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Benton on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benton looks gassed!
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Ed Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Sam Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Benton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benton wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Benton drags him back down.
That's three minutes 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Horrible takedown by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed which made him look bad.
Reed throws the left hand but Benton avoids the punch easily.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Reed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed throws a leg kick but Benton checks it.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Benton backs away looking to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Benton is rocked!
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Benton is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Benton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reed tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Reed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Benton! Sam Benton retains his middleweight title!
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