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Epic: Zafy vs. Raheem PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Stephson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernie Stephson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Babitu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babitu lands a head kick!
Stephson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Stephson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stephson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babitu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Stephson misses
and Babitu counters with a thumping low kick.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stephson is breathing heavily.
Babitu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stephson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
Stephson moves into the clinch.
Babitu tries to break the clinch but Stephson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu managing to block the knees to the body from Stephson.
Stephson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babitu blocks it with crossed arms.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch but Stephson keeps him there for the moment.
Stephson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Babitu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stephson trying to land knees to the body.
Stephson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babitu blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephson has Babitu pressed against the cage.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Babitu is trying to break the clinch but Stephson is controlling him.
Stephson tries to land knees in the clinch but Babitu avoids the damage to the body.
Stephson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babitu as Stephson tries to tie him up.
Stephson prevents Babitu from breaking the clinch.
Babitu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babitu tries to break free but Stephson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stephson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stephson throws an elbow that misses.
Stephson misses with an elbow over the top.
Babitu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babitu working hard to break the clinch.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch but Stephson keeps him there for the moment.
Stephson tries to land knees in the clinch but Babitu avoids the damage to the body.
Stephson stalling the fight.
Stephson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babitu's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephson prevents Babitu from breaking the clinch.
Stephson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Babitu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Stephson.
Stephson stalling in the clinch.
Stephson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Babitu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephson throws an elbow but misses.
Stephson keeps control of Babitu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stephson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stephson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stephson misses with an elbow over the top.
Stephson tries to land a knee to the head but Babitu blocks with his arms.
Babitu avoiding damage as Stephson throws knees to the body.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babitu avoiding damage as Stephson throws knees to the body.
Stephson prevents Babitu from breaking the clinch.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stephson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephson.
Stephson pushes off an throws an elbow but Babitu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stephson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Babitu can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stephson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babitu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephson is stalling here.
Babitu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stephson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babitu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stephson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stephson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babitu is trying to force a seperation but Stephson has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephson throws an elbow but misses.
Stephson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
Stephson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stephson wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stephson obliges.
Stephson pushes off an throws an elbow but Babitu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babitu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babitu blocks the elbow strike.
Stephson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Stephson working Babitu over with knees to the body.
Babitu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Babitu wants to break free but Stephson has control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stephson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stephson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
Babitu is trying to force a seperation but Stephson has the dominant position.
Stephson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stephson trying to land knees to the body.
Stephson keeps control of Babitu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babitu tries to break free but Stephson pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephson is stalling here.
Stephson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick from Babitu lands but Stephson takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Stephson.
Stephson throws a head kick that misses.
Stephson thumps Babitu with a low kick.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu throws a leg kick which misses Stephson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stephson tries to avoid it.
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Stephson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephson wants to clinch.
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babitu keeps Stephson at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babitu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stephson. That did some damage!
Joeli Babitu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Babitu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babitu scores with a head kick. Stephson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
Babitu lands a front kick.
Babitu scores with a head kick. Stephson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stephson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babitu.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Babitu! Stephson is out on his feet! Babitu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stephson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stephson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joeli Babitu!
Our winner, Joeli Babitu, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jones Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Maglayon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Maglayon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Jones Stark's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Jones Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Maglayon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglayon looks to clinch
and Stark counters with a good low kick that Maglayon was not able to check.
Maglayon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maglayon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maglayon gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maglayon's calf.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maglayon swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Maglayon. Maglayon gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maglayon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Maglayon stops Stark from standing up.
Maglayon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maglayon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maglayon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rico Maglayon.
Stark takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maglayon's efforts to push away.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Maglayon. Maglayon maintains the clinch.
Stark lands with a left to the head.
Stark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maglayon keeps working.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Maglayon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Maglayon is not content to let Stark control the position.
Maglayon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maglayon defends it well.
Stark wants to control but Maglayon is keeping him busy.
Maglayon tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maglayon looks gassed!
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to take a breather but Maglayon is having none of it.
Maglayon trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maglayon's head.
Maglayon is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark wants to control but Maglayon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark slips a nice elbow through Maglayon's hands, connecting with Maglayon's forehead.
Stark trying to control the action but Maglayon is working from the bottom.
Stark decides to return to a standing position.
Maglayon gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maglayon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Maglayon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maglayon is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maglayon down to the mat. Maglayon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to clinch there but Maglayon circles away.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Maglayon. Those never looked like landing.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark has Maglayon up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Stark.
Maglayon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tony Jones Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Maglayon.
The referee calls for Stark to work.
Maglayon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Maglayon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maglayon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maglayon wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but Maglayon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
Maglayon closes the distance and clinches up with Stark, looking for a takedown. Maglayon pushes Stark against the cage but Stark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maglayon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maglayon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maglayon postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maglayon.
Stark has his feet on Maglayon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maglayon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Maglayon, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Maglayon against the cage but Maglayon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maglayon swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maglayon moves into the clinch.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Maglayon won't allow it.
Maglayon can't break the clinch.
Stark stalling against the cage.
Maglayon tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark jumps into guard, dragging Maglayon to the mat.
Stark is looking for a triangle but Maglayon pushes his legs off easily.
Maglayon is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark 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.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Maglayon from controlling successfully.
Stark wants to stand up but Maglayon is controlling him.
Maglayon postures up.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing Maglayon from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Jones Stark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maglayon gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jones Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Maglayon or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark which made him look bad.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark delivers a nice body kick.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maglayon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Maglayon. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jones Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maglayon throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark tries to clinch there but Maglayon circles away.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maglayon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maglayon tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Tony Jones Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maglayon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maglayon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maglayon tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Maglayon or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark which made him look bad.
Maglayon tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Maglayon fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Maglayon can't break the clinch.
Maglayon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark slowing the pace effectively.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Maglayon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark counters with a big head kick but Maglayon shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Maglayon in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stark.
Stark wants the takedown. Maglayon is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maglayon's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maglayon is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Maglayon has wrist control.
Maglayon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
Stark postures up in Maglayon's guard and throws a big left but Maglayon blocks it.
Stark trying to control but Maglayon is working from the bottom.
Maglayon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark prevents Maglayon from getting back to his feet.
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Maglayon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maglayon manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Maglayon's guard.
Stark pushing down on Maglayon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Maglayon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maglayon to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starkis looking to pass into half guard but Maglayon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maglayon is in guard.
Stark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark is looking to control Maglayon's arms but Maglayon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stark has his back to the cage.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Maglayon.
Maglayon pulls guard effortlessly.
Maglayon keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maglayon looking to control but Stark passes into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Maglayon is keeping him busy.
Stark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maglayon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maglayon pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Maglayon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark is controlling the pace.
Stark stops Maglayon from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stark is working for a kimura but Maglayon is defending it quite comfortably.
Tony Jones Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maglayon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark prevents Maglayon from standing back up.
Stark gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stark throws a body punch but Maglayon moves out of range.
Stark moves into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maglayon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tony Jones Stark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Stark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maglayon stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
Stark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maglayon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stark prevents Maglayon from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Maglayon looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Maglayon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maglayon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark passes Maglayon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maglayon is trying to control but can't.
Maglayon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark rushes Maglayon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jones Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maglayon tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maglayon to the ground. Maglayon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Maglayon circles away.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stark.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Maglayon jumps guard but Stark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark wants a takedown.
Maglayon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maglayon looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Maglayon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark throws a series of punches but Maglayon moves out of range.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jones Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maglayon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Maglayon.
Maglayon dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Maglayon's head and hops out.
Tony Jones Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maglayon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maglayon wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark has one foot on Maglayon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maglayon stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Maglayon misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maglayon.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maglayon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maglayon fails to land the takedown.
Maglayon doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maglayon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maglayon tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Maglayon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark pulls guard.
Maglayon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark managing to control the position.
Maglayon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stark has locked up a guillotine! Stark's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Maglayon is holding on here and Stark must be using up a lot of energy. Maglayon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stark gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Jones Stark!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honey Smacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smacks's choice of entrance music: Till The World Ends. Darren Barrow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honey Smacks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smacks 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.
Barrow looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smacks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrow on the side of the head.
Smacks lands a head shot.
Smacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smacks digs a good hook to Barrow's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smacks punishes Barrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Smacks jabs Barrow right on the nose. Barrow blinks but takes it well.
and Smacks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barrow! He's just covering up as Smacks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honey Smacks!
A victorious Honey Smacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Savage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Daniels's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage moves into the clinch.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Savage tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Savage decides to pull guard.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage lands a decent shot there.
Daniels stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.
Savage scores with a jab.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Savage scoring well with a low kick there.
Daniels looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage with a nice cross.
Savage lands with a right that hurts Daniels. Daniels looks to clinch but Savage throws a short knee that drops Daniels. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Eli Savage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Larsson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson looks to land a combination but Ferrigno avoids it well.
Ferrigno shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferrigno lands a left and a right that sends Larsson crashing to the canvas! Ferrigno dives into mount looking to finish!
Larsson is rocked!
It looks like Brian Larsson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferrigno.
Larsson is still in real trouble! Can Ferrigno finish him?
Larsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferrigno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Larsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferrigno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larsson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Larsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferrigno 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.
Ferrigno is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ferrigno extends the arm and Larsson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Ferrigno!
Lou Ferrigno very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leor Nadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leor Nadav!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich dives in and scores a takedown into Nadav's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nadav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nadav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rich dives in and scores a takedown into Nadav's guard.
Nadav doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich stands and steps away. Nadav gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nadav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rich but Rich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nadav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rich.
Nadav gets caught napping as Rich dives in and scores a takedown. Nadav manages to retain guard.
Nadav trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rich throws a big right hand that misses.
Rich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nadav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nadav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rich postures up in Nadav's guard and throws a big left but Nadav blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rich stands and throws Nadav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rich just content to control the position.
Rich decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rich leaves Nadav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nadav looks gassed!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nadav enables Rich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nadav manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rich stands and steps away. Nadav gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rich lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadav isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rich stacks Nadav on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rich!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rich taking a breather here.
Rich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rich is nestled in close to Nadav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rich moves nicely into side control.
Rich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich controlling the position from side mount.
Rich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rich slips nicely into half guard.
Rich working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich decides to stand up.
Rich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rich passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nadav!
Rich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rich avoids the attempt from Nadav to control.
Nadav tries to buck Rich off but he can't manage it.
Rich controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rich working the ground and pound effectively.
Rich looking to finish Nadav with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nadav!
Rich raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nadav is bucking up trying to escape but Rich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rich controlling from mount.
Nadav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rich looks for the body kick but Nadav saw that one coming.
Rich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nadav's guard.
Nadav manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nadav sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nadav trying to control but Rich is having none of it.
Rich wants to control but Nadav is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich is trying to escape the mount.
Rich tries to hold on but Nadav postures up.
Rich holds on to Nadav around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Nadav can't control as he wanted to and Rich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nadav wants to pass to mount but Rich is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rich shoots in but no luck this time.
Nadav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rich tries to avoid it but Nadav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rich to the ground. Rich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nadav is breathing heavily.
Rich closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rich.
Rich stalling the fight.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadav can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadav is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nadav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rick Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leor Nadav.
Nadav throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Nadav is predictable there
and Rich counters with a takedown into side control.
Rich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nadav at a distance.
Rich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nadav was covering up waiting for the punch and Rich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nadav's guard.
Rich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rick Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rich stalling.
Rich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nadav for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rich trying to mount his opponent but Nadav defends it.
Rich is trying to work for a kimura but Nadav is defending well.
Nadav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nadav!
Rich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rich controlling the position easily from mount.
Rich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadav hang on?
Nadav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nadav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rich landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich with shots to the head and body - Nadav looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nadav turns into him and now he's in Rich's guard.
Rich trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Nadav from controlling successfully.
Rich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nadav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadav's guard.
Rich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nadav looking for a sweep. Not yet Nadav, not yet.
Rich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rich stands up and waves to Nadav to follow him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rich scoring with strikes but Nadav is staying in there.
Rich controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nadav can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rich shoots in and bounces Nadav off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rich escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rich dives in and scores a takedown into Nadav's guard.
Rich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nadav's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rich is controlling the pace.
Rich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadav wants to control but Rich passes into side.
Rich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nadav will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rich working away.
Rich staying calm.
Nadav is looking to regain half guard here but Rich keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nadav!
Nadav wants to hold on but Rich pushes him away.
Rich controlling the position easily from mount.
Rich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich unloading with bombs!
Rich cracks Nadav with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nadav is bucking up trying to escape but Rich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rich controlling from mount.
Rich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rich stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadav.
Rich moves into the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rich wants the takedown. Nadav is fighting it off but Rich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nadav's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nadav is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rich, into his guard.
Rich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rich works his way into full mount!
Rich content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rich lands with some strikes.
Rich controlling his opponent.
Rich gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rich gets a takedown into half guard.
Rich winds up and cracks Nadav with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rich escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rich decides to stand back up.
Rich scores with a takedown into Nadav's guard.
Rich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leor Nadav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nadav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rich 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Ferrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrell throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Will Ferrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Ferrell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferrell showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking to control Ferrell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith wants to improve his position but Ferrell is controlling well.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferrell.
Ferrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ferrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferrell preventing the sweep.
Ferrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ferrell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Ferrell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferrell moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries to bum rush Ferrell with a series of wild strikes but Ferrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrell dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Ferrell's head and hops out.
Ferrell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ferrell from controlling successfully.
Ferrell stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferrell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferrell forces his way into half guard.
Ferrell passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell stands up from Smith's guard - Ferrell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith clinches.
Smith tries for a takedown but Ferrell manages to get underhooks.
Smith is trying to push Ferrell away but Ferrell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ferrell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrell's shoulder, as Ferrell tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Ferrell shoots in.
Ferrell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ferrell throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to stand but Ferrell is controlling the position.
Smith looks gassed!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ferrell is proving a slippery customer.
Ferrell stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrell's waist but Ferrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Ferrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ferrell from controlling successfully.
Ferrell stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to keep Ferrell in close.
Ferrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferrell's guard.
Ferrell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Ferrell wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith has knee on belly momentarily but Ferrell bucks him off and regains half guard.
Smith wants to control but Ferrell is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Ferrell keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferrell gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferrell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferrell apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Ferrell pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Ferrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Ferrell persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Ferrell is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ferrell keeps moving.
Ferrell controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrell is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Ferrell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferrell drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ferrell defends easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrell postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Ferrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Ferrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ferrell.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferrell gets a clinch.
Ferrell fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrell blocks the elbow strike.
Ferrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrell throws an elbow that misses.
Ferrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrell has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrell goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Ferrell persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith gets a clinch.
Ferrell has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Ferrell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ferrell wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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. Ferrell connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Ferrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferrell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ferrell pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is controlling Ferrell's posture.
Ferrell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Ferrell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ferrell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferrell has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferrell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stops Ferrell from getting back to his feet.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Ferrell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smith prevents Ferrell from getting back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferrell's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrell counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferrell landing strikes.
Smith wants to control but Ferrell postures up.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ferrell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ferrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Ferrell cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is not content to let Ferrell control the position.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell working the body and head with strikes.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to control Ferrell's posture but Ferrell avoids it.
Ferrell taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Ferrell sits in half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith gets caught napping as Ferrell dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain 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!
Ferrell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferrell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ferrell passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferrell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferrell thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith wants to control but Ferrell is keeping busy.
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!
Ferrell throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ferrell distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferrell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrell postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrell gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferrell's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrell wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Ferrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrell wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is standing up over Ferrell. Ferrell looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Ferrell is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Ferrell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smith stops Ferrell from getting back to his feet.
Ferrell is not content to let Smith control the position.
Ferrell is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrell avoid being mounted?
Will Ferrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Smith.
Smith leaves Ferrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ferrell.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell is not content to let Smith control the position.
Ferrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferrell thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrell trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Ferrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Ferrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferrell 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Ferrell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carrington Byndom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deus Ex Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames / Reroute To Remain. 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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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carrington Byndom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deus Ex Machina!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina throws a lazy uppercut
and Byndom counters with a head kick. That will keep Machina thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byndom.
Byndom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byndom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byndom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byndom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machina pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Byndom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byndom is trying to drag Machina to the mat but Machina just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrington Byndom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machina lands a shot to the body.
Byndom wants a takedown but no success here.
Machina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carrington Byndom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byndom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machina misses the jab.
Byndom throws a nice looking combination but Machina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byndom tries a head kick but it misses.
Machina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Carrington Byndom has been cut.
Machina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machina jabs Byndom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byndom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byndom shoots in for a double leg but Machina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Byndom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Byndom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina lunges at Byndom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byndom's hand.
Byndom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machina sprawls well. Machina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Byndom gets slowly back to his feet.
Machina throws a combination. Byndom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Byndom walks into a jab.
Machina works Byndom's body with a nice hook.
Byndom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carrington Byndom's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Machina as Byndom shoots in.
A big right from Byndom misses.
Byndom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machina is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byndom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byndom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byndom 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byndom looking to sit in guard and control but Machina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Byndom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Byndom tries to get out of the position.
Machina stands and steps away. Byndom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machina scores with a nice head shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byndom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Byndom ducks under a wild hook from Machina.
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byndom.
The fighters circling - Machina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byndom throws a combination that misses
and Machina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Byndom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byndom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Byndom ducks under a wild hook from Machina.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machina digs a good hook to Byndom's body.
Machina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byndom.
Byndom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machina misses with an uppercut.
Byndom fails to land the takedown.
Byndom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machina avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byndom closes the distance and clinches up with Machina, looking for a takedown. Byndom pushes Machina against the cage but Machina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machina lands a nice shot that snaps Byndom's head back.
Byndom scores with a hook to the body. Machina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machina throws a lazy right hand but Byndom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Machina misses the target.
Byndom needs to keep his hands up - Machina had a free shot at his head there.
Carrington Byndom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machina slips a jab and a cross from Byndom.
Machina cracks Byndom with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Byndom tenderised Machina's leg. Machina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byndom blocks a jab.
Deus Ex Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machina lands a two punch combo.
That's eight 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!
Machina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machina misses the shot to the body.
Byndom darts in trying to clinch
and Machina counters with a series of strikes. Byndom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jeez, Carrington Byndom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carrington Byndom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deus Ex Machina!
Deus Ex Machina is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Deus Ex Machina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rija Zafy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zafy comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Rija Zafy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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294 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super 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, Rija Zafy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem throws a head kick that Zafy semi-blocks.
Raheem throws a nice head kick!
Zafy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raheem tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zafy throws a hook but Raheem blocks it.
Raheem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zafy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raheem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zafy's calf.
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zafy throws a body punch but Raheem moves out of range.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
Raheem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raheem lands with a kick to the temple. Zafy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zafy lunges at Raheem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raheem's hand.
Raheem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raheem avoids the body shot from Zafy.
Zafy swings for the body but Raheem moves out of range.
Raheem thumps Zafy with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Raheem!
Raheem is looking to slow Zafy down with leg kicks.
Zafy misses with a hook.
Raheem scores with a head kick.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
Zafy avoids the head kick by Raheem.
Zafy misses the jab.
Zafy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raheem throws a head kick but Zafy moves out of range.
Zafy swings for the body but Raheem moves out of range.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zafy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zafy blocks a head kick by Raheem.
Zafy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raheem throws a sloppy head kick and Zafy moves out of range easily.
Raheem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raheem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zafy thuds a left hand into Raheem's body.
Zafy throws a body punch but Raheem moves out of range.
Zafy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raheem throws a low kick but Zafy avoids it.
Nice cross by Raheem.
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Raheem looks gassed!
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Raheem looks for the body kick but Zafy saw that one coming.
Zafy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raheem.
Nice shot by Zafy.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Zafy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Raheem misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem ducks right into an uppercut from Zafy.
Raheem throws a sloppy head kick and Zafy moves out of range easily.
Zafy missing with a left hand there. Raheem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zafy blocks a head kick by Raheem.
Zafy is looking to wear down Raheem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zafy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zafy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raheem moves away.
Raheem lands a head kick!
Raheem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zafy connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zafy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zafy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zafy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raheem manages to avoid it.
Zafy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zafy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raheem moves away.
Zafy blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raheem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Zafy misses.
Zafy throws a looping overhand right but Raheem ducks down to avoid it.
Raheem tries a head kick but it misses.
Zafy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raheem.
Zafy swings for the body but Raheem moves out of range.
Zafy misses with a straight right.
Zafy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raheem was well out of range. Poor timing from Zafy.
Raheem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zafy.
Zafy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zafy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raheem at a distance.
Zafy avoids the head kick by Raheem.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raheem slips under a jab from Zafy.
Zafy misses with an uppercut. Raheem saw that one coming.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zafy misses the shot to the body.
Raheem throws a nice head kick!
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raheem tries a head kick but it misses.
Zafy misses with a wild body shot.
Raheem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zafy works the jab nicely.
Zafy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raheem doesn't seem bothered though.
Zafy moves out of range of the strikes.
Raheem throws a head kick but Zafy moves out of range.
Raheem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zafy looks to throw the jab but Raheem is out of range.
Zafy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zafy digs a good hook to Raheem's body.
Zafy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zafy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zafy scores with a body shot.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Raheem tried to score with a low kick but Zafy checks it.
Zafy swings for the body but Raheem moves out of range.
Zafy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zafy digs a good body shot into Raheem's ribs.
Zafy lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Zafy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zafy. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zafy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raheem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zafy.
Zafy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zafy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raheem.
A cross from Zafy lands.
Zafy lands with a good body shot.
Zafy moves out of range as Raheem strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zafy scores with a jab to the body.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Zafy ducks under a wild hook from Raheem.
Raheem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zafy misses with a wild body shot.
Zafy connects with a single shot there.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Zafy misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raheem lands a head kick. Zafy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zafy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zafy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raheem moves away.
Zafy blocks a head kick by Raheem.
Zafy blocks a head kick by Raheem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zafy. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raheem throws a head kick but Zafy moves out of range.
Zafy misses with an uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zafy throws an overhand right that lands on Raheem's shoulder, as Raheem tries to avoid the shot.
Zafy throws a hook to the side of Raheem's head but Raheem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raheem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Zafy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zafy lands a nice shot to the body.
Raheem loads up on a big right hand but Zafy slips the punch.
Zafy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raheem. Raheem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raheem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zafy throws out the jab.
Raheem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zafy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raheem can pounce on him.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Raheem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zafy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zafy takes a swing at Raheem's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zafy. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zafy misses the shot to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raheem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raheem there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zafy lands a right hook to the body.
Zafy takes a swing at Raheem's ribcage but misses.
Zafy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zafy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raheem lands a head kick. Zafy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zafy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zafy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raheem.
Zafy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zafy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Zafy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zafy cracks a nice hook into Raheem's ribs.
Zafy looks to land a left hand but Raheem moved out of range nicely.
Zafy loads up on a big right hand but Raheem slips the punch.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rija Zafy 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.
Zafy looks to land a right hand but Raheem moved out of range.
Rija Zafy is winning the standup battle so far.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
Zafy jabs Raheem right on the nose. Raheem blinks but takes it well.
Zafy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raheem.
Raheem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zafy throws out the jab.
Zafy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raheem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zafy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zafy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raheem moves away.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
Raheem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zafy.
Raheem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zafy.
A head kick from Raheem lands but Zafy takes it in his stride.
Raheem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raheem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zafy's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zafy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raheem was well out of range. Poor timing from Zafy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Raheem.
Raheem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raheem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zafy misses with a looping right.
Zafy feints a jab promting Raheem to slip. Zafy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raheem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Raheem.
Zafy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raheem.
Raheem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zafy misses with a wild body shot.
Raheem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zafy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raheem scores with a head kick. Zafy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raheem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zafy takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem scores with a sloppy right hand. Zafy should have avoided that one.
Raheem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zafy.
Zafy slips a straight right by Raheem.
Zafy blocks a head kick by Raheem.
A head kick misses from Raheem.
Raheem misses with an uppercut.
Zafy connects with a jab.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Zafy looks to score with a jab to the body but Raheem is just out of range.
Zafy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raheem.
Zafy connects with a jab.
Raheem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zafy.
A good leg kick by Raheem.
Zafy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raheem.
Zafy missing with a left hand there. Raheem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Raheem.
A big left from Zafy misses.
Zafy avoids the head kick by Raheem.
A jab from Zafy misses.
A head kick from Raheem lands but Zafy takes it in his stride.
Zafy is rocked!
Raheem throws a powerful right kick. Zafy tried to block low but the kick was high! Zafy was taken right off of his feet! Raheem jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abdul Raheem!
Abdul Raheem is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdul Raheem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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