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EFC 17: Hard Knocks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackjack Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Mulligan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superstition. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
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, Blackjack Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mulligan tries to avoid it but Dawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mulligan to the ground. Mulligan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mulligan as he avoids it easily.
Dawson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dawson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulligan is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Mulligan is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawson stops Mulligan from standing up.
Mulligan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulligan is in close to Dawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson looking to control.
Mulligan is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mulligan trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Mulligan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mulligan landing some decent shots from guard.
Mulligan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mulligan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mulligan.
Dawson is trying to keep Mulligan in close.
Mulligan is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulligan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulligan working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan throws a strike but Dawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dawson is working Mulligan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson stands up and waves to Mulligan to follow him.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulligan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawson shoots in and drives through. Mulligan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson rushes Mulligan and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mulligan.
Mulligan controlling the action here for a moment.
Mulligan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mulligan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mulligan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dawson to the mat. Dawson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mulligan looks gassed!
Dawson is trying to control the position but Mulligan postures up.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mulligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mulligan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.
Dawson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dawson is really struggling to control Mulligan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dawson looking to finish Mulligan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mulligan!
Mulligan can't escape the position.
Mulligan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blackjack Mulligan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulligan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulligan's calf.
Horrible takedown by Mulligan or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Mulligan keeps it at a distance.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Mulligan.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Mulligan circles away easily
and Mulligan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mulligan connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mulligan darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mulligan tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.
Dawson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dawson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan moves into full guard.
Mulligan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mulligan lands a decent shot there.
Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
Dawson looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Mulligan is in close to Dawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mulligan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulligan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Mulligan can't handle though.
Dawson wants to sweep here but Mulligan controlling him for the moment.
Mulligan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Mulligan is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulligan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan misses with a low kick.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawson throws a one two combo.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan throws a head kick that Dawson semi-blocks.
Mulligan scores a takedown into full mount!
Mulligan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Mulligan raining down shots from the mount!
Dawson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mulligan kicks Dawson off and gets to his feet.
Dawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulligan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson fails with the takedown
and Mulligan counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
Dawson is looking to clinch.
Mulligan blocks a leg kick.
Mulligan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Mulligan's head but Mulligan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mulligan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mulligan tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mulligan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mulligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackjack Mulligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson, right into the meat.
Mulligan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mulligan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dawson gets to his feet. Mulligan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
Mulligan throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Dawson manages to pass to side control.
Mulligan prevents Dawson from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
Mulligan gets back to half guard.
Dawson blocks the strikes from Mulligan.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
Mulligan has a hand on Dawson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dawson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dawson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulligan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulligan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dawson wants to finish this one by submission but Mulligan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson prevents Mulligan from getting the reversal.
Dawson with good strikes from the mount here!
Mulligan regains half guard.
Mulligan is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Mulligan wants to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson landing shots from mount.
Mulligan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mulligan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mulligan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan working to try and regain half guard.
Dawson scoring with strikes but Mulligan is staying in there.
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.
Dawson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mulligan is in a horrible position here. Dawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mulligan can't escape the position.
Dawson tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away.
Mulligan is looking to get to half guard.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Dawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulligan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mulligan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dudley Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene White!
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, Cody Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Cody Miller has been cut.
White wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
White tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
Miller is rocked!
White throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White is breathing heavily.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White is trying to break free.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White misses with a straight right.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller just leaning against White, taking a breather.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White is trying to break free.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing knees to the head.
White breaks the clinch.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from White.
White throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
White misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
White avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
White has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller is breathing heavily.
White has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
White throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
White throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a jab to the head.
White motions for Miller to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gene White is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
White throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
White instigates a clinch.
White tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Gene White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. White is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from White does it's job there.
Miller tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
White breaks the clinch.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
White throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White wants to break free but Miller has control.
White tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
White is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White manages to break the clinch.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller dodges the punch combination from White.
A punch combination from White misses.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cody Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
A head kick from Miller lands but White takes it in his stride.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White misses the jab.
White throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
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.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
White avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with the punch.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller slips a straight right by White.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White lands a two punch combo.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
White avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
White breaks the clinch.
White throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller wants to clinch.
Cody Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gene White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Summers!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is staying active underneath Summers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Summers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Summers working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson pushes Summers off looking to stand but Summers dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson wants to improve his position but Summers is controlling well.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Summers working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Summers is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jackson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Summers fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Summers! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Summers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Laws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Laws looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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209 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Laws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Novak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak feints and as Laws raises his hands in defense, Novak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novak drops back looking for a leg! Laws is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laws manages to kick Novak off! Novak jumps back into Laws's guard.
Novak wants to control from the top but Laws keeps moving.
Laws can't keep his opponent in guard - Novak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Novak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Novak is looking for a kimura here.
Novak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laws is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Novak pulls his head out easily.
Laws is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laws won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
Novak is looking for a kimura but Laws is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Novak to get the leverage.
Laws looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Novak is tying to control. Laws wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Novak is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Laws has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laws slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Novak pushing down on Laws's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to work for an arm triangle but Laws is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Novak wants to take a breather but Laws is having none of it.
Novak works his way into full mount!
Novak fails to move to back control.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laws is looking to escape.
Laws is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Novak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laws misses with a takedown
and Novak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Laws is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laws doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novak.
Novak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laws does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laws defends it well.
Laws is looking to improve his position.
Novak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Novak stands up out of the half guard.
Laws misses with the combination.
Laws misses with a takedown
and Novak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Novak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laws counters with a single leg into guard. Novak didn't expect that.
Novak working for a triangle but Laws defends it easily.
Novak controls Laws momentarily but Laws frees himself.
Laws has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Novak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Novak has his foot on Laws's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laws works his way back into a safe position though.
Dragan Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Novak preventing the sweep.
Laws keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.
Novak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laws working a defensive guard here.
Novak passes Laws's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Novak trying to mount his opponent but Laws defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laws keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Novak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laws counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodney Laws is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laws counters with a single leg into guard. Novak didn't expect that.
Rodney Laws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Novak.
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Laws defends easily.
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laws gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laws can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novak has his foot on Laws's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laws works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laws has picked Novak up and slammed him! Novak can't keep hold of the triangle and Laws manages to pass to side control!
Novak tries to bench press Laws off him but Laws keeps the position.
Novak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laws off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laws staying busy and making it hard for Novak to control.
Laws wants to control his opponent's hands but Novak gets his hands free.
Novak has his arm under Laws's chin here. Game over son! Novak squeezes tightly and Laws is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragan Novak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes into the arena with Sentenced - Rot to Dead blaring out of the sound system. Norton has chosen Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth 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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220 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bull Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Norton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Brian Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norton.
A left lands for Norton.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton is trying to stall.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norton misses the jab.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson wants to stand but Norton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Norton is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson gets to his feet. Norton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wilson throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Norton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norton looks gassed!
Norton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Norton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bull Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Norton.
Wilson clinches.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Norton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norton misses with a combination
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Wilson tries to stand but Norton is controlling from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton 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.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four 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.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Wilson jumps guard but Norton stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Norton.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Wilson 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.
Wilson tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Norton tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Norton regains half guard.
Wilson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Norton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Norton trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Norton defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stops Norton from getting back to his feet.
Wilson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bull Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton misses the body punch
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Norton keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Norton as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton lands a nice elbow.
Norton prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Norton is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norton landing knees to the body.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Norton won't allow it.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Wilson shoots in.
Norton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Norton.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Wilson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Norton.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson scores with a takedown into Norton's guard.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Norton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilson's back instead.
Wilson breaks Norton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilson stands and steps away. Norton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Norton.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norton throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Norton 's eye.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norton lands a body shot.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Norton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Norton.
Norton controlling the action here for a moment.
Norton misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Norton can't fight it off and eventually Wilson manages to take the fight to the floor. Norton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Norton.
Norton tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Norton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Brian Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Wilson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Firestarter" by The Prodigy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Burns!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Bender moves out of range easily.
Bender tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Bender tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Bender on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns tries to move to mount but Bender blocks the move with his legs.
Bender is looking for a sweep.
Burns working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bender takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bender is rocked!
Burns lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Bender is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns cracks Bender with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Burns immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bender is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Burns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls by Metallica. Benny Rickson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Rogers's chin.
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265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny Rickson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers drops Rickson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rickson looks back up at him and smiles so Rogers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rickson is rocked!
It looks like Benny Rickson has been cut.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rickson lands with a slapping head kick.
Rickson misses with a head kick.
Rickson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Rickson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickson.
Rickson clinches but Rogers breaks the clinch
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rickson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rickson.
Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rickson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers tightening his grip on Rickson, looking for the choke.
Rogers has good solid back control here.
Rickson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rickson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogers prevents Rickson from getting the reversal.
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Rogers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that hurts Rickson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Rogers jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rickson looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Rickson.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Rickson slips the punch.
Rickson tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickson moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rickson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rickson.
Rickson ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers swings for the body but Rickson moves out of range.
Rickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rickson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
Rickson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rogers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rickson dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rickson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rickson throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rickson is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Rickson slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rickson tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Rickson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers throws a hook but Rickson blocks it.
Rickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Rickson.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Rickson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Rickson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rickson tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rickson wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rickson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hook but Rickson blocks it.
Rickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Rickson.
Joe Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rickson!
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Rickson is in no mood to give up.
Rickson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers tries to control but Rickson wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickson blocking the ground and pound.
Rickson is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rickson is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickson is working to get back to half guard.
Rickson really wants to buck Rogers off and get back to his feet.
Rickson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rogers.
Rickson is controlling an arm, preventing Rogers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rickson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
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.
Rickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rickson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Rickson'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. This is the final round!
Rickson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rickson throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Rickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rickson misses with a head kick.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rickson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rogers trying to control the action but Rickson is working from the bottom.
Rickson tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
Rickson tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rickson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rickson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Rickson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers stands up and waves to Rickson to follow him.
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers feints and as Rickson raises his hands in defense, Rogers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickson, not yet.
Rogers content to stall in guard here.
Rogers is pushing down on Rickson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rickson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Rickson defends it.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rickson gets full guard.
Rickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers gets to his feet - Rickson follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickson throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Rickson moves out of range.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickson throws a head kick that misses.
Rickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rickson swivels and escapes.
Rickson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rickson scores with a head kick.
Benny Rickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers blocks the strikes from Rickson.
Rickson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antiq Roadshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roadshow has chosen roadshow theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good elbows
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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 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Bag!
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, Antiq Roadshow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag has a takedown stuffed.
Roadshow misses with a few strikes there.
Roadshow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Dee Bag has been cut.
Bag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bag digs a good body shot into Roadshow's ribs.
Roadshow takes a swing at Bag's ribcage but misses.
Roadshow cracks Bag with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bag falls to his knees and Roadshow doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antiq Roadshow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kPobede comes to the cage accompanied by Kalinka. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
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, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit avoids the head kick by kPobede.
Benoit blocks a head kick by kPobede.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
kPobede throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by kPobede.
kPobede tries a head kick but it misses.
kPobede avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vpered kPobede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by kPobede.
kPobede pushes Benoit away with a front kick.
kPobede lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit throws a right hand that kPobede ducks under and follows up with a left that kPobede also avoids with ease.
kPobede lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
kPobede moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
kPobede is looking to clinch but Benoit is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede scoring well with a low kick there.
kPobede scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
kPobede pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benoit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before kPobede can pounce on him.
Benoit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but kPobede checks it well.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit misses with the combination.
kPobede throws a head kick but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Benoit
and kPobede counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
A head kick by Benoit misses
and kPobede counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benoit's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a combination
and kPobede counters with a body kick.
Benoit looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from kPobede.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown. kPobede tries to sprawl out of it but Benoit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. kPobede manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from kPobede - that will leave a mark!
kPobede throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from kPobede, right into the meat.
Benoit blocks a head kick by kPobede.
A good leg kick by kPobede.
Benoit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kPobede counters with a big head kick but Benoit shrugs it off.
kPobede throws a nice outside leg kick.
kPobede lands a head kick. Benoit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
kPobede connects with a high kick.
kPobede throws a front kick that sends Benoit stumbling back into the cage.
kPobede throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and kPobede counters with a head kick. That will keep Benoit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kPobede manages to avoid it.
Benoit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick
and kPobede counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benoit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
kPobede has Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
kPobede throws a knee to the head but misses.
kPobede with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
kPobede lands on the inside with an uppercut.
kPobede lands a knee to the head.
kPobede throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kPobede has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
kPobede lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benoit or not.
kPobede looking to throw knees to the head but Benoit is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for kPobede.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vpered kPobede dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benoit misses with a double jab.
Benoit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming kPobede to the mat! kPobede manages to get full guard.
kPobede looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benoit is one step ahead there.
kPobede being controlled here, momentarily.
Benoit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kPobede works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kPobede wants to stand up but Benoit is controlling him.
kPobede manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vpered kPobede is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit misses with a hook.
kPobede doesn't manage to clinch there - Benoit circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit avoids the head kick by kPobede.
kPobede lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benoit's sensitive parts.
kPobede walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benoit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
kPobede swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benoit swats away the attempt to clinch by kPobede.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
kPobede thuds his shin into the meat of Benoit's side.
kPobede lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
kPobede feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benoit's calf.
kPobede throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Benoit catches kPobede with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benoit trying to control but kPobede is working from the bottom.
kPobede throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benoit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
kPobede working a defensive guard here.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but kPobede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit postures up and lands a big shot to kPobede's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kPobede throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
kPobede wants to sweep here but Benoit controlling him for the moment.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A clash of legs there as Benoit blocks the low kick.
Benoit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from kPobede.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a combination. kPobede tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy body kick from Benoit
and kPobede counters with a low kick, right behind Benoit 's knee.
Benoit misses with a combination
and kPobede counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
Benoit misses with a straight left.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kPobede. kPobede obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit throws a lazy head kick
and kPobede counters with a nice leg kick.
kPobede lands with a thumping leg kick.
kPobede scores with a head kick.
Benoit blocks a head kick by kPobede.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kPobede lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benoit takes a step back to recover.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from kPobede.
A head kick by Benoit misses
and kPobede counters with an inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a left and a right that both miss
and kPobede counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benoit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
kPobede fakes the leg kick and cracks Benoit in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by kPobede.
kPobede lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for kPobede.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vpered kPobede dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
kPobede is looking to slow Benoit down with leg kicks.
kPobede keeps Benoit at a distance using the push kick.
kPobede dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
kPobede throws a head kick that Benoit semi-blocks.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from kPobede, right into the meat.
kPobede tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
kPobede lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit misses with a looping left.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit throws a leg kick
and kPobede counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
kPobede throws a head kick that half lands.
Benoit throws a head kick but kPobede moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from kPobede, right into the meat.
kPobede lands a head kick!
Matthieu Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and kPobede counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
kPobede feints and then cracks Benoit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benoit down.
Benoit swats away the attempt to clinch by kPobede.
Matthieu Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Benoit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? kPobede is fending him off so far but Benoit persists. Nope, kPobede circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit misses with a combination
and kPobede counters with an inside leg kick.
Benoit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kPobede. kPobede obviously looking to wear him down.
kPobede lands a front kick.
kPobede buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vpered kPobede is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
kPobede lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
kPobede is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benoit can do to turn this around?
kPobede scoring well with a low kick there.
kPobede is looking to slow Benoit down with leg kicks.
kPobede lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benoit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
kPobede lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benoit's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for kPobede.
A slapping leg kick lands for kPobede.
kPobede scores with a leg kick.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kPobede. kPobede obviously looking to wear him down.
kPobede tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from kPobede, right into the meat.
Benoit has a takedown stuffed.
kPobede throws a quick inside leg kick.
kPobede throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benoit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benoit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from kPobede lands but Benoit takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kPobede throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has kPobede pinned against the cage. kPobede gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Benoit.
kPobede throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vpered kPobede showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for kPobede, 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 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vpered kPobede!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Wulf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaus Wulf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Morris's chin.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Wulf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Wulf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morris working for a triangle but Wulf defends it easily.
Wulf postures up.
Wulf trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wulf wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Morris 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.
Wulf advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wulf working the body and head with strikes.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Morris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wulf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Wulf keeps moving and retains side control.
Wulf wants to control but Morris is keeping him busy.
Wulf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris being controlled for a moment.
Morris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Morris is looking to improve his position but Wulf isn't that keen on the idea.
Wulf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wulf working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Wulf.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Wulf has a good base and remains in mount.
Wulf has control of Morris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is in a horrible position here. Wulf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wulf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wulf cracks Morris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wulf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morris?
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Morris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morris looks gassed!
Morris tries to lock up and control but Wulf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wulf controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf with shots to the head and body - Morris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wulf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wulf scoring with strikes but Morris is staying in there.
Wulf with a couple of short strikes.
Morris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Wulf finish him?
Wulf lands a big elbow - Morris is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Morris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klaus Wulf!
Klaus Wulf retains his heavyweight title!
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