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Bellum 10: Extreme Ego PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coco Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Sparda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Sparda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coco Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Sparda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martin trying to control the action but Sparda is working from the bottom.
Sparda won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin is keen to just control but Sparda is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Coco Martin just wasn't active enough.
Sparda scores with a takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin is trying to keep Sparda in close.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparda is controlling him.
Sparda lands a couple of elbows.
Sparda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sparda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sparda won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sparda stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Martin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sparda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Sparda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dante Sparda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparda looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparda preventing the sweep.
Sparda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparda wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sparda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dante Sparda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparda drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martin is pressing down on Sparda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparda is holding on for now.
Martin throwing shots but Sparda is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparda's head.
Martin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparda!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Sparda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sparda stuffs the takedown.
Sparda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparda is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Dante Sparda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Sparda shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparda dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin dives in and grabs Sparda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparda pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dante Sparda has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante Sparda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparda as he jumps to the side.
Sparda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sparda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sparda content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparda avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Sparda lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparda avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Sparda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparda.
Sparda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martin shoots and misses
and Sparda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparda prevents Martin from standing back up.
Sparda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Sparda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sparda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martin taking some punishment here, with Sparda in his half guard.
Sparda is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Sparda seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coco Martin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sparda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Sparda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Sparda is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.
Sparda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sparda there.
Sparda stalling.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Sparda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Sparda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fro Rogan (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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215 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rogan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Collins screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rogan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fro Rogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Avelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons has chosen My 64' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Avelar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Avelar tests Timmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avelar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Avelar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmons.
A punch lands to the side of Timmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avelar lands a lovely overhand right.
Avelar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Timmons in his tracks.
Timmons is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Avelar engages and cracks Timmons with a massive lead left hook - Timmons tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Avelar is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omar Avelar!
Our winner, Omar Avelar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 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
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Grant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cart scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant wriggles free and stands up.
Cart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Cart getting side control.
Grant is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Cart there.
Cart is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.
Cart wants to pass to mount but Grant is defending the position.
Grant kicks off Cart and gets to his feet.
Thomas Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cart 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.
Grant is looking to stand up but Cart isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cart with a nice head shot there.
Cart passes into half guard.
Grant is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant looks gassed!
Cart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Cart is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant is trying to stand.
Cart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cart tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.
Grant taking some punishment here, with Cart in his half guard.
Cart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grant?
Cart won't let Grant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cart working for a guillotine from mount but Grant is in no mood to give up.
Grant is trying to stand.
Cart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grant hang on?
Cart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cart fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grant trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cart scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
Grant is in a horrible position here. Cart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grant somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Cart getting side control.
Nice strikes from Cart there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Cart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grant is trying to stand.
Cart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Cart there.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Cart trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Cart stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant tries to kick Cart off but Cart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cart is in Grant's guard.
Cart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant pushes Cart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grant on his heels. He'll look to pass Grant's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant kicks Cart off and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cart lands in his opponent's guard.
Grant has his feet on Cart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cart stops Grant from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cart trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Cart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Cart is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cart shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cart working the body and head with strikes.
Grant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grant pushes Cart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant is trying to stand back up but Cart is controlling him
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cart dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cart drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head.
Cart is looking for a kimura here.
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and Cart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cart prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cart trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
John Cart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant pushes Cart off and gets back to his feet.
Grant throws a right and a left that Cart avoids nicely.
Cart shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cart throws a big elbow that misses.
Grant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grant lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant throws a right hand that Cart ducks under and follows up with a left that Cart also avoids with ease.
Grant gets caught flat footed, as Cart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cart off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Cart shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Cart tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Cart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cart has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Cart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant is trying to shake Cart off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cart won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
John Cart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cart, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsonbrugmargerth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsonbrugmargerth is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Johnsonbrugmargerth throws knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to break free.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth taking a breather.
Silva prevents Johnsonbrugmargerth from breaking the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnsonbrugmargerth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnsonbrugmargerth won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva working Johnsonbrugmargerth over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnsonbrugmargerth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva working Johnsonbrugmargerth over with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Johnsonbrugmargerth's ribcage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Johnsonbrugmargerth in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva working Johnsonbrugmargerth over with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnsonbrugmargerth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the damage to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva working Johnsonbrugmargerth over with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnsonbrugmargerth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth can't break the clinch.
Johnsonbrugmargerth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnsonbrugmargerth's efforts to push away.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnsonbrugmargerth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Johnsonbrugmargerth's ribcage.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnsonbrugmargerth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Anderson Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsonbrugmargerth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnsonbrugmargerth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnsonbrugmargerth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsonbrugmargerth is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnsonbrugmargerth won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Jones Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones Jr avoids the head kick by Pantera.
Jones Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pantera counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pantera controlling the position from side mount.
Jones Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pantera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pantera is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pancho Pantera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Pantera.
Pantera throws a one two combo.
It looks like Roy Jones Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera gets a double leg takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Pantera is stalling in the full guard.
Jones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones Jr looking for subs off his back but Pantera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pantera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pantera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones Jr!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantera content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr tries to improve his position but Pantera has taken his back! Pantera has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pantera pushes Jones Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pancho Pantera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bad Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Wecowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wecowski's choice of entrance music: 4P - Zly Dobry Chlopak. Bad Ass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bad Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Wecowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass gets a clinch.
Wecowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Ass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wecowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ass prevents it.
Ass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wecowski.
Bad Ass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Wecowski.
Wecowski is looking for a takedown.
Ass working hard to break the clinch.
Wecowski can't get the takedown.
Wecowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wecowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ass gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wecowski regains guard.
Wecowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ass defends well.
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!
Ass wants to control from the top but Wecowski keeps moving.
Wecowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ass has passed into half guard!
Ass is trying to control. Wecowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wecowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wecowski actively working from the bottom here.
Ass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wecowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ass.
Wecowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wecowski on the ground.
Wecowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ass.
Wecowski looking for submissions off his back.
Wecowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wecowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wecowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass trying to control but Wecowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wecowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ass frees his head nicely. Oh but Wecowski has switched to an armbar! Ass is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kamil Wecowski!
Kamil Wecowski opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kina Penueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Methven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penueta comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Samoa. Tom Methven is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kina Penueta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Methven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Methven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penueta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Methven somewhat.
Methven shoots in looking for a takedown. Penueta tries to sprawl out of it but Methven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penueta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Methven moves out of range of the body kick from Penueta.
Methven tries for a takedown but Penueta circles away easily
and Penueta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kina Penueta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Methven.
Penueta scores with a hook.
Penueta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Methven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Methven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penueta to score with a decent uppercut.
Methven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penueta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penueta wants to sweep but no luck.
Methven tries to free his leg and advance position but Penueta is retaining full guard.
Methven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penueta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Methven throwing strikes but missing.
Methven wants to pass the guard but Penueta is keeping the position.
Methven won't allow Penueta to sweep him here.
Methven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penueta has a closed guard, preventing Methven from standing up.
Penueta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Methven on the ground.
Penueta is controlling Methven's posture.
Penueta trying to control the position.
Methven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Methven wants to pass the guard but Penueta is keeping the position.
Methven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penueta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penueta tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penueta is pulling down on Methven's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kina Penueta.
Methven has his takedown stuffed
and Penueta counters with a left to the body.
Penueta lands a head shot.
Methven leaves Penueta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Methven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Methven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Methven lands a heavy elbow.
Penueta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Methven thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Methven is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Penueta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Penueta!
Methven working for a triangle but Penueta defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penueta trying to move into half guard but instead Methven has managed to sweep!
Penueta 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.
Penueta wants to stand and escape but Methven is having none of it.
Methven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penueta is looking to regain half guard here but Methven keeps moving and retains side control.
Methven is putting a hurting on Penueta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penueta wants to get back to his feet but Methven drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Methven are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Penueta defending against the ground and pound.
Methven is looking to take a break and control but Penueta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penueta wants to control but Methven postures up.
Methven misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Penueta is trying to get back to his feet.
Methven is working Penueta over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Methven working the body and head with strikes.
Penueta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penueta taking a bit of punishment here - Methven scoring with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Methven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penueta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penueta wants it to stay on the feet.
Methven has his takedown stuffed
and Penueta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Methven won't be happy with that.
Penueta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Penueta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Penueta lands a few punches from side control.
Methven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penueta trying to control the position but Methven is working away.
Methven sneaks back into half guard.
Methven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Methven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penueta wants to pass the guard but Methven is keeping the position.
Tom Methven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Methven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Methven throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Penueta tries to buck Methven off but he can't manage it.
Methven working the ground and pound effectively.
Methven in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Methven trying to control but Penueta is having none of it.
Methven landing punches.
Methven lands with some strikes.
Penueta is rocked!
It looks like Kina Penueta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Methven drops a big elbow. That's hurt Penueta! More shots from Methven and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Methven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Syah Pernong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone's entrance music is Hatebreed - Live for this. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Syah Pernong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syah Pernong looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Syah Pernong drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syah Pernong is one step ahead there.
Falcone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Syah Pernong is aware though and is defending well.
Falcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syah Pernong.
Syah Pernong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syah Pernong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Syah Pernong postures up in Falcone's guard and throws a big left but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Syah Pernong from controlling successfully.
Syah Pernong stays in close to Falcone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah Pernong throwing strikes from guard but Falcone blocks nicely.
Syah Pernong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syah Pernong wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Edward Syah Pernong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falcone tries to clinch but Syah Pernong is having none of it.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Syah Pernong circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone moves to clinch but Syah Pernong breaks away
and Syah Pernong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Falcone won't be happy with that.
Syah Pernong looks gassed!
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!
Falcone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcone prevents Syah Pernong from improving position.
Syah Pernong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Falcone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Syah Pernong off and has taken his back!
Falcone doesn't have the hooks in and Syah Pernong manages to turn into his guard.
Syah Pernong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syah Pernong is one step ahead there.
Falcone looking to control.
Falcone is pulling down on Syah Pernong's head to control his posture.
Falcone is trying to keep Syah Pernong in close.
Falcone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Falcone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Furio Falcone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Syah Pernong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcone as he avoids it easily.
Falcone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Syah Pernong, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcone lands with a light punch inside.
Falcone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Syah Pernong's defenses.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcone.
Falcone lands an elbow that stopped Syah Pernong in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Falcone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Falcone.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Syah Pernong's defenses.
Falcone lands an elbow inside that Syah Pernong shrugs off.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Falcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Syah Pernong circles away.
Falcone has Syah Pernong up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone gets through Syah Pernong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falcone with a knee to the head.
Falcone lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Edward Syah Pernong has been cut.
Falcone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcone.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Falcone gets through Syah Pernong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Syah Pernong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falcone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone lands an elbow just above Syah Pernong 's eye.
Syah Pernong is breathing heavily.
Falcone jerks Syah Pernong's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Syah Pernong drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Falcone goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Falcone because Syah Pernong was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Furio Falcone!
Furio Falcone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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