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CCF 15: Creation Tourney Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Village People - Macho Man. Jia Le Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Dale Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Li pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Li has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li working away.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li landing strikes.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Li connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Li cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Li trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Li passes into side.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Li goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Li's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Li looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Li manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Dale Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson pushes a forearm under Li's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Li is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Dale Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Zipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Zipper has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Martinez!
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, Buddy Zipper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zipper throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Zipper lands with a nice combination. Martinez backs away looking to recover.
Zipper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zipper.
Zipper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zipper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zipper defends it nicely.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zipper misses with the combination.
Buddy Zipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in but Zipper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zipper looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Zipper cracks Martinez with a good jab.
Zipper misses with the combination.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Zipper.
Zipper throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zipper throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Zipper is looking to clinch.
Zipper clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zipper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zipper's efforts to push away.
Zipper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zipper breaks the clinch.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zipper throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Zipper coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zipper throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Zipper tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Martinez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Guillermo Martinez has been cut.
Zipper throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Zipper throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Zipper misses with a few strikes there.
Zipper misses with a wild combination.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zipper.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zipper throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zipper wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Zipper throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Zipper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zipper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Zipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zipper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zipper throws a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Martinez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zipper lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Zipper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Martinez's cut.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zipper scores with a hook.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Zipper.
Zipper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zipper throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Zipper throws a good cross that connects.
Zipper is looking to land body kicks.
Zipper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zipper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Buddy Zipper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zipper tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zipper throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zipper misses with a few strikes there.
Zipper is breathing heavily.
Zipper scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Zipper.
Buddy Zipper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zipper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zipper finds it's way round the side to connect with Martinez's head.
Zipper scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zipper throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Zipper misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zipper finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
A punch combination from Zipper misses.
Zipper scores with a nice head shot.
Zipper misses with an uppercut
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Zipper fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guillermo Martinez.
Zipper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zipper wants to get back to his feet but Martinez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Zipper is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guillermo Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Martinez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zipper fails to land with a series of punches.
Zipper throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guillermo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martinez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zipper moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Zipper is having none of it.
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zipper wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zipper controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martinez controlling the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zipper tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zipper misses the shot to the body.
Zipper looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zipper is looking to clinch.
Guillermo Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Zipper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zipper lands with a nice combination. Martinez backs away looking to recover.
Zipper throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zipper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Zipper didn't expect that.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zipper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zipper is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Guillermo Martinez just wasn't active enough.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Zipper shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Experiment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubbles Experiment!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious shoots for a takedown but Experiment saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Experiment attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lands with a right hand.
Vicious swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment counters with a left to the body.
Vicious looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment connects with a nice cross there... Vicious is looking wobbly and Experiment recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Vicious to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Experiment jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubbles Experiment!
Bubbles Experiment retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barlon Mrando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Mackenzie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barlon Mrando's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Mackenzie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barlon Mrando!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie misses with a straight left.
Mrando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mackenzie throws out the jab.
Mackenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mrando.
Mackenzie throws the left hand but Mrando avoids the punch easily.
Mackenzie misses with a hook
and Mrando counters with a head kick. That will keep Mackenzie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheers as Mackenzie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mrando doesn't seem phased though.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mackenzie jabs at Mrando's body.
Good work by Mackenzie as he checks the leg kick.
Mrando takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mackenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Mrando counters with a big head kick but Mackenzie shrugs it off.
Mackenzie takes a swing at Mrando's ribcage but misses.
Mrando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie missing with a left hand there. Mrando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mrando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackenzie tests Mrando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrando throws a solid leg kick but Mackenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mrando.
Mrando ducks under a wild hook from Mackenzie.
Mrando blocks a jab.
Mackenzie throws an off balance right hand
and Mrando counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mackenzie takes a swing at Mrando's ribcage but misses.
Mrando slips a jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mackenzie misses with a lunging right hand
and Mrando counters with a head kick.
Mrando throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Mackenzie misses its intended target.
Mrando avoids the body shot from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie scores with a body shot.
Mrando pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mackenzie is out of range and Mrando settles back down.
Nathan Mackenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mrando finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mrando throws a leg kick but Mackenzie sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mackenzie.
Mrando moves out of range of the strikes.
Mrando walks into a stiff left hand from Mackenzie.
Mrando takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Mackenzie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mrando doesn't seem phased though.
Mackenzie digs a good hook to Mrando's body.
Mrando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mrando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mackenzie digs a good body shot into Mrando's ribs.
Mrando wants to land a leg kick but Mackenzie is out of range.
Mackenzie throws a hook to the side of Mrando's head but Mrando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mackenzie.
Nice uppercut lands for Mackenzie. That snapped Mrando's head back.
Good shot there by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie throws a series of punches but Mrando moves out of range.
Mackenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mrando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie works the jab nicely.
Mrando slips a jab from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrando was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie avoids the head kick by Mrando.
Mackenzie scores with a jab to the head.
Mackenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Mackenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrando throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mrando misses with a leg kick.
Mackenzie looks to land a right hand but Mrando moved out of range.
Mrando moves out of range as Mackenzie strikes.
Mrando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mrando ducks under a wild hook from Mackenzie.
Mrando slips under a jab.
Mrando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mrando darts in and clinches Mackenzie up against the cage.
Mackenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mrando working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrando breaks the clinch.
Mrando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackenzie tests Mrando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Mackenzie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mrando moves away from the strike by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie throws a poor cross that misses
and Mrando counters with an inside leg kick.
Mackenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mrando.
Mackenzie looks to land a right hand but Mrando moved out of range.
Mackenzie throws out a powerful jab.
Mrando is looking to land body kicks.
Mrando throws out a leg kick but Mackenzie moves out of range and Mrando only half commits.
Mackenzie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mackenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
Mackenzie throws a hook but Mrando avoids it easily.
Mackenzie lands a nice hook to Mrando's body. Mrando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands a right hook to the body.
Mackenzie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mrando back to the cage. Mackenzie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mackenzie throws a hook to the side of Mrando's head but Mrando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackenzie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mrando's head.
Mackenzie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mrando fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mackenzie is out of range.
Mrando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackenzie.
Mrando moves out of range as Mackenzie strikes.
Mrando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mackenzie throws a hook but Mrando blocks it.
Mrando throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nathan Mackenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Mrando doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackenzie circles away.
Mrando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackenzie's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mackenzie.
Decent striking displayed by Mackenzie there.
Mrando wants to slow Mackenzie down by chopping away at his legs.
Mrando is looking to chop away at Mackenzie's legs.
Mrando misses with a low kick.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mackenzie jabs at Mrando's body.
Mrando takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mackenzie misses with an uppercut.
Mackenzie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mrando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Mackenzie blocks the leg kick.
Mackenzie connects with a body shot that sends Mrando's belly button to the back.
Mrando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackenzie's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
Mrando connects with a leg kick. Mackenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mackenzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mrando attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mackenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Mrando counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mackenzie misses with a looping right.
Mackenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mackenzie misses with an uppercut.
Mackenzie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mackenzie duly obliges.
Mackenzie misses with a looping left.
Mackenzie throws a good cross that connects.
Mrando looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mrando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mrando tried to score with a low kick but Mackenzie checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands a jab to Mrando's midsection.
Mackenzie misses with a looping left.
Mrando finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mrando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mrando.
Mackenzie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mackenzie cracks Mrando with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mrando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie looks to throw the jab but Mrando is out of range.
Mrando throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mrando moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrando tries to score with a low kick but Mackenzie moves his leg out of the way.
Mackenzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mackenzie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mrando - the referee stops the clock and Mackenzie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mrando. Mackenzie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Mackenzie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mrando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mrando throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mrando throws a leg kick but Mackenzie checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mrando.
Mackenzie misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mrando manages to avoid it.
Mackenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Mrando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mrando moves away from the strike by Mackenzie.
Mrando ducks under a wild hook from Mackenzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mrando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Mrando.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mrando.
Mackenzie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mrando in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrando was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrando can pounce on him.
A big left from Mackenzie misses.
Mrando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mackenzie.
Mrando throws a front kick that sends Mackenzie stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mrando fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mackenzie.
Mrando tries to score with a low kick but Mackenzie moves his leg out of the way.
Mrando cracks the inside of Mackenzie's front leg.
Mrando doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackenzie circles away.
Mrando throws a front kick that sends Mackenzie stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Mrando tenderised Mackenzie's leg. Mackenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mrando throws out a leg kick but Mackenzie moves out of range and Mrando only half commits.
Mrando scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrando throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrando cracks the inside of Mackenzie's front leg.
Mackenzie checks a leg kick.
Mrando keeps Mackenzie at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mrando.
Mackenzie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mrando throws a nice head kick!
Mackenzie blocks a head kick by Mrando.
Mackenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mrando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mrando scores with a leg kick.
Mrando explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mackenzie moves out of range of the leg kick from Mrando.
Mrando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mrando misses with a low kick.
Mrando throws a solid leg kick but Mackenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mrando.
Mrando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mrando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrando fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mackenzie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mrando thumps Mackenzie with a low kick.
Mrando moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrando.
An inside leg kick lands from Mrando.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrando feints and then cracks Mackenzie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mackenzie down.
Mrando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mrando lands with a kick to the temple. Mackenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrando lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrando connects with an inside leg kick.
Mrando is looking to score with low kicks.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrando.
Mackenzie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mackenzie misses the shot to the body.
Mrando connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mrando. That's going to slow Mackenzie down.
Mackenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mrando.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrando tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Mackenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barlon Mrando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Mackenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mackenzie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mrando counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barlon Mrando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mackenzie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Lump Ya Head. The key to victory for Aaron Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Villar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Villar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Villar is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Villar throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Villar.
Villar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villar wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Villar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Villar postures up.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Villar.
Villar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Villar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Villar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miller reverses the position - he's now on top in Villar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Villar pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miller throws a leg kick but Villar sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings for the body but Villar moves out of range.
Villar checks a low kick from Miller.
Villar checks a leg kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Villar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Villar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Villar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villar wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Villar.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Villar takes an elbow to the temple.
Villar has picked Miller up - he's going for a ride! Villar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Villar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miller defend it? Villar steps over the head and cranks it - Miller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Villar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erick Villar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santiago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Munoz can't break the clinch.
Munoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago has hold of one of Munoz's legs. Munoz is fighting the takedown attempt but Santiago gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Munoz wants to stand up but Santiago is controlling him.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Munoz is working an open guard so Santiago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munoz counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Munoz stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munoz misses with a combination
and Santiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munoz's guard.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago stops Munoz from standing up.
Munoz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santiago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munoz wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago passes Munoz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santiago slows the pace down in half guard.
Munoz is looking to escape.
Munoz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Santiago is taking a breather. Munoz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Santiago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Munoz throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santiago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santiago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiago throws an elbow but Munoz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munoz, who protects the arm well.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago decides to stand back up.
Santiago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munoz is trying to defend but Santiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Munoz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munoz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santiago stands up and waves to Munoz to follow him.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munoz's efforts to push away.
Santiago pulls Munoz into guard.
Munoz wants to stand but Santiago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
Santiago is controlling Munoz's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munoz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santiago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munoz's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Munoz is defending well.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Munoz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Munoz wants to stand back up but Santiago manages to pass into side control.
Santiago controlling the position.
Santiago lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santiago.
Santiago connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Munoz some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Munoz is defending well.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Santiago drags him back down.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munoz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munoz is pushing Santiago's head away, looking to escape. Santiago manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Munoz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santiago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munoz circles away.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munoz connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
Santiago darts in and clinches Munoz up against the cage.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Munoz is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Munoz is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
Santiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santiago jumps guard and drags Munoz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Munoz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santiago working for a triangle but Munoz defends it easily.
Santiago 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago pushes Munoz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santiago closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the cage.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Munoz is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago jumps into guard, dragging Munoz to the mat.
Munoz is posturing up here but Santiago has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Munoz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Munoz has to tap! Slick submission there by Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Santiago!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Hominick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Hominick!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick tries to clinch up
and Franco counters with a shoot takedown. Hominick fights it but they end up in guard.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hominick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Hominick has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hominick is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Hominick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hominick is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
Franco postures up in Hominick's guard and throws a big left but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Hominick looks gassed!
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco is in close to Hominick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franco is controlling him.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco won't allow Hominick to get back to his feet.
Franco cracks Hominick with a solid left hand.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hominick wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco works over Hominick with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco pushing down on Hominick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hominick has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.
Franco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franco prevents Hominick from standing back up.
Franco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Franco.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet.
Franco winds up and cracks Hominick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franco connects with a nice short shot to Hominick's temple.
Hominick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hominick pushes Franco off looking to stand but Franco dives back in and keeps control.
Franco moves into full mount! Hominick won't be happy about that!
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Hominick is in trouble!
Franco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hominick hang on?
Franco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Franco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Hominick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Franco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hominick is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Franco with shots to the head and body - Hominick looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hominick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco with a couple of short strikes.
Hominick is in a horrible position here. Franco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franco won't let Hominick get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hominick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franco raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Franco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hominick is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Hominick circles away and we're back to standing.
Hominick leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco tries for a takedown but Hominick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hominick tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hominick to the ground. Hominick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hominick moves to clinch but Franco breaks away
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco landing with the ground and pound.
Hominick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franco is controlling him.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franco prevents Hominick from getting back to his feet.
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franco won't allow Hominick to get back to his feet.
Eddie Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco works over Hominick with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hominick wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Hominick's brow.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Hominick keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hominick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hominick's head.
Franco stops Hominick from standing up.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco stops Hominick from standing up.
Franco distracts Hominick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Hominick's brow.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Hominick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franco is controlling him.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco stands up over Hominick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco with a nice head shot there.
Hominick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Hominick's brow.
Hominick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franco is controlling him.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Franco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Hominick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hominick wants it to stay on the feet.
Hominick closes the distance but Franco moves to the side
and Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hominick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hominick wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Hominick has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hominick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franco thows a big elbow that misses.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hominick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hominick is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Franco is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hominick is keeping the position for now.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but Franco is having none of it.
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.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
Hominick is trying to stand.
Hominick taking some punishment here, with Franco in his half guard.
Hominick is trying to stand.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franco slips a nice elbow through Hominick's hands, connecting with Hominick's forehead.
Hominick is trying to stand up here but Franco is controlling him well.
Franco lands with a punch from half guard.
Hominick has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands strikes from half guard.
Hominick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hominick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hominick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hominick has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franco thows a huge punch but Hominick dodges it nicely.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet.
Franco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivan Hominick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hominick can do to turn this around?
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hominick is trying to stand up here but Franco is controlling him well.
Franco working Hominick over with strikes.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Hominick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franco uses his free foot to push down on Hominick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hominick.
Franco raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hominick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Franco.
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Hominick is in trouble!
Franco won't let Hominick get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Franco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franco lands a nice shot to the head.
Eddie Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hominick swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hominick is trying to stand up.
Franco controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Franco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. On his way into the cage it seems that Rodrigo Alvarez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rodrigo Alvarez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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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, Rodrigo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rodrigo Alvarez has been cut.
Rocky Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holmes moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes lands a high kick!
A head kick by Holmes misses
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Holmes throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Holmes looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Holmes.
Holmes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes misses with a body shot
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holmes backs up against the cage.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez stalks Holmes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holmes's face. Holmes staggers backwards, shaken.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into rage.
Alvarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Holmes takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
Rodrigo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holmes throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holmes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmes takes one on the button.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alvarez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Holmes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holmes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alvarez has got the better of the exchanges.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Holmes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holmes there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Holmes lands a nice looking body kick.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocky Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes misses with a body punch
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocky Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Holmes misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes on the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez with a hook.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holmes backs up against the cage.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holmes misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Holmes misses with a leg kick
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigo Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Alvarez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Charles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reign. Rubens Charles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubens Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hominick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Charles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hominick's guard.
Charles is trying to control the action in half guard but Hominick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hominick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Charles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Hominick is defending the position.
Charles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hominick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hominick is trying to control but Charles manages to pass to mount!
Hominick looks gassed!
Charles works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hominick has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Charles has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hominick taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Charles doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton has chosen Shutterbug as his entrance music. Luke Upton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Manuel Marquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Upton tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Upton to the ground. Upton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Upton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Upton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Upton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Upton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Upton throws a lazy uppercut
and Marquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Upton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Marquez digs a good hook to Upton's body.
Marquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marquez throws a body punch but Upton moves out of range.
Upton connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Marquez.
Upton misses with an uppercut
and Marquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Upton moves away.
Marquez ducks under a wild hook from Upton.
Marquez looks for a takedown but Upton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Manuel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Upton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marquez takes a swing at Upton's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton throws a sloppy head kick and Marquez moves out of range easily.
Upton misses with a combination
and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marquez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marquez wants to take a breather but Upton is having none of it.
Upton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marquez wants to stand but Upton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upton is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upton drops back looking for a leg! Marquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marquez manages to kick Upton off! Upton jumps back into Marquez's guard.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Upton manages to pass to side control.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is trying to stand back up but Upton is controlling him
Upton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Upton working the head and body with strikes.
Marquez is looking to escape.
Upton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Upton.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Upton prevents Marquez from standing back up.
Marquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Upton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Upton.
Marquez tries to kick Upton off but Upton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton moves nicely into side control.
Upton tries for a kimura but Marquez is defending well.
Upton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Upton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Marquez is trying to escape and Upton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Marquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Upton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Upton! Luke Upton retains his welterweight title!
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