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CCF 185lb Tourn Final Pool 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jory Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Diaz lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Diaz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sanchez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz lands a big right hook! Sanchez looks hurt but is still standing! Diaz lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Sanchez falls down and Diaz dives in with a huge hammer fist! Sanchez's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Diaz runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jory Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica-The Unforgiven. Hetfield has chosen seek & destroy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Chao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetfield as he avoids it easily.
Hetfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hetfield sprawls well. Hetfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chao gets slowly back to his feet.
Chao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Chao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Chao avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Hetfield misses.
Chao closes the distance and clinches up with Hetfield, looking for a takedown. Chao pushes Hetfield against the cage but Hetfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hetfield tries to bum rush Chao with a series of wild strikes but Chao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield throws a one two combo.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Chao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hetfield can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao is looking to clinch.
Hetfield misses with a body kick.
Hetfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chao back to the cage. Hetfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hetfield.
Nice takedown defense from Hetfield. No joy for Chao on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hetfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Chao which made him look bad.
Hetfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hetfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Chao shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield shows good takedown defense.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Chao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hetfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chao closes the distance and pushes Hetfield back into the cage.
Chao is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hetfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hetfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Hetfield's guard now, I'm sure.
Chao is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hetfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Hetfield keeping moving, preventing Chao from controlling successfully.
Chao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield has control of Chao's left arm, preventing Chao from doing any damage.
Hetfield is trying to hold Chao in close to prevent damage but Chao has managed to pass into half guard.
Chao slips a nice elbow through Hetfield's hands, connecting with Hetfield's forehead.
Chao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hetfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chao is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao slows the pace down in half guard.
Chao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chao seems to be looking for submissions.
Hetfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hetfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chao's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chao misses with a takedown attempt - Hetfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hetfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chao moves away.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Chao moves out of range.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chao closes the distance and clinches.
Chao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hetfield's efforts to push away.
Chao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetfield is defending well.
Chao tries to score a body lock takedown but Hetfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chao doesn't manage to clinch there - Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hetfield misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Chao moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hetfield. No joy for Chao on that attempt.
Chao moves out of range of the body kick.
Chao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee Chao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hetfield. Those never looked like landing.
Chao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hetfield as he jumps to the side.
Hetfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hetfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield tries to work over Chao's front leg with a kick but Chao checks it.
Hetfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hetfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Chao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hetfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chao somewhat.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chao misses with a takedown attempt - Hetfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hetfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hetfield!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to control but Chao is having none of it.
Hetfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chao looking to ground and pound but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao punching from mount but Hetfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chao throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chao avoids the attempt from Hetfield to control.
Chao thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chao thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chao has hold of Hetfield's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hetfield manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Hetfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetfield as he avoids it easily.
Hetfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hetfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chao's head.
Chao 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.
Hetfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chao gets full guard.
Chao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hetfield uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee Chao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chao wants to control but Hetfield postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with the ground and pound.
Chao throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hetfield working the ground and pound but Chao is defending the strikes.
Hetfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hetfield trying to control the position but Chao is working away.
Hetfield landing a few strikes.
Hetfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chao can't do much from the bottom here.
Hetfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hetfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hetfield working the head with strikes.
Hetfield in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Chao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hetfield grinds an elbow into Chao's temple.
Hetfield looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chao is avoiding damage well.
Chao keeps Hetfield under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chao struggling a bit here.
Hetfield working the ground and pound but Chao is defending the strikes.
Hetfield in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hetfield stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chao.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Chao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hetfield is defended easily by Chao.
Chao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hetfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chao instigates a clinch.
Hetfield wants to break free but Chao has control.
Chao manages to break the clinch.
Chao shoots in but Hetfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Chao avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hetfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James Hetfield!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for James Hetfield!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Hetfield!
James Hetfield wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, James Hetfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). tj Miller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Nasri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Nasri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nasri 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Nasri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Miller tries to clinch up but Nasri circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nasri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasri defends it nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nasri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nasri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller managing to control the position.
Nasri wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. tj Miller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasri which made him look bad.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nasri's guard.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Nasri wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasri has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Nasri pulls Miller in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Nasri dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Nasri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasri trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nasri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nasri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nasri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Nasri wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Nasri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nasri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
tj Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller is thwarting Nasri's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alex Nasri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nasri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Nasri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasri advances position into side control!
Miller trying to remain calm as Nasri controls from the top position.
Nasri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nasri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Nasri moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Nasri.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Nasri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Nasri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Nasri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nasri shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
tj Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Nasri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
tj Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nasri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Nasri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasri trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Nasri control the position.
Nasri trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nasri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nasri controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Nasri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nasri trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Nasri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nasri but it's paid off an Miller is forced to tap! Nice work by Nasri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Nasri!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nasri as Salonga shoots in.
Salonga wants to clinch.
Nasri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salonga.
Nasri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Nasri. Those never looked like landing.
Salonga fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asiong Salonga.
Salonga tries for a takedown but Nasri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nasri lands a really nice looking cross but Salonga seems unphased.
Nasri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salonga on his heels. He'll look to pass Salonga's guard now, I'm sure.
Nasri advances to half guard.
Salonga looks gassed!
Nasri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nasri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nasri decides to stand and escape the position.
Nasri throws a series of punches but Salonga moves out of range.
Nasri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salonga.
Salonga wants to clinch
and Nasri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salonga fails with a takedown attempt.
Nasri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nasri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nasri.
Salonga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga slips a jab and a cross from Nasri.
Salonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasri finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga fails with the takedown.
Salonga seems to have recovered his senses.
Nasri works the jab nicely.
Salonga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nasri as he avoids it easily.
Nasri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salonga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nasri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salonga.
Nasri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salonga to the ground. Nasri is now in Salonga's guard.
Nasri looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasri content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to control from the top but Salonga keeps moving.
Lance Nasri has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nasri lands a body shot.
Asiong Salonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasri's waist but Nasri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salonga off to one side.
Salonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasri.
Salonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salonga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nasri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nasri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Salonga misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Nasri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nasri looks to score with a jab to the body but Salonga is just out of range.
Nasri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salonga.
Salonga looks for a takedown but Nasri sprawls well.
Nasri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salonga momentarily.
Nasri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasri misses with a body shot.
Nasri throws a combination. Salonga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salonga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasri pinned against the cage. Nasri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nasri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nasri leaves Salonga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asiong Salonga.
Nasri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri leaves Salonga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salonga is breathing heavily.
Nasri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salonga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salonga lands with a nice combination. Nasri backs away looking to recover.
Salonga dives in and grabs Nasri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nasri pushes down on Salonga's head and hops out.
Nasri scores with a decent looking hook.
Nasri throws a series of strikes that have Salonga backpedaling.
Nasri lands with a right that hurts Salonga. Salonga looks to clinch but Nasri throws a short knee that drops Salonga. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lance Nasri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (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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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Ken Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bates sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Bates is defending well.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates!
Bates looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bates off and has taken his back!
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bates has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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!
Gracie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bates is in real trouble here. Gracie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bates is tapping out! Gracie wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ribeiro Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marc Schmidt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it.
Washington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schmidt pulls Washington into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schmidt controlling Washington's posture.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
Schmidt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schmidt landing shots from mount.
Schmidt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Washington's face.
Schmidt unloading with bombs!
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!
Schmidt controlling the position easily from mount.
Schmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmidt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Washington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schmidt with good strikes from the mount here!
Washington is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Schmidt! Washington is hurt baaadly! Schmidt is firing away with more strikes - Washington is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Schmidt!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Schmidt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, disturbed- pain redefined. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Westwood pushes him off.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Westwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Westwood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Westwood is controlling the position.
Westwood won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westwood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Westwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westwood slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Westwood trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Westwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Westwood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodriguez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Westwood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Westwood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
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22
278 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Winslow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez has momentary wrist control but Winslow slips an elbow through the middle.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Winslow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinez lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Martinez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Winslow passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winslow wants to pass to mount but Martinez is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow blocks the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Winslow stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Winslow tries to pass.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winslow tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Martinez trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winslow tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Martinez striking off his back, scoring a few points.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Winslow scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martinez trying to strike off his back.
Martinez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Winslow tries to pass.
Winslow stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martinez throws up a few punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Winslow moves into full mount!
Winslow lands a big elbow.
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Winslow landing strikes from the mount and Martinez is in trouble!
Martinez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Winslow prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow uses his free foot to push down on Martinez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martinez.
Winslow working the ground and pound effectively.
Martinez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow working the ground and pound effectively.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winslow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martinez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Winslow landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martinez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martinez shrugs it off.
Winslow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martinez?
Martinez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Winslow lands a big elbow - Martinez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Martinez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shane Winslow!
Shane Winslow made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What do you say about that? People are spitting on my name because of my streak, and so what now? Fuck them, I'm back!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams tries to clinch but Spanked is having none of it.
Adams wants to clinch.
Spanked keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams is looking to clinch but Spanked is avoiding it.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Spanked avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams tries to clinch there but Spanked circles away.
Spanked circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spanked decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Spanked pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Spanked won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams wants to sweep here but Spanked controlling him for the moment.
Spanked pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spanked has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spanked stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Spanked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanked looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams forces his way into half guard.
Spanked pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
Adams tries to clinch
and Spanked counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adams!
Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spanked.
Spanked throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Adams is in a horrible position here. Spanked smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Samuel Adams 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!
Spanked lands a big shot there that rocks Adams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Samuel Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams tries to hold on but Spanked postures up.
Spanked working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Adams is rocked!
Samuel Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gonna Spanked!
Our winner, Gonna Spanked, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Prezario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monteiro comes to the cage accompanied by DreamWorld by Ralek Gracie. Prezario has chosen Step Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Monteiro!
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, John Prezario!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prezario fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prezario looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monteiro misses with a body shot.
Prezario looking to score a takedown here. Monteiro is defending well but Prezario drives through and ends up in Monteiro's guard.
Prezario tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteiro is retaining full guard.
Prezario passes Monteiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prezario is looking for submissions but instead, Monteiro has regained full guard.
Monteiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Prezario!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prezario wants to hold on but Monteiro pushes him away.
Prezario bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Prezario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezario trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monteiro trying to keep a closed guard but Prezario is proving a slippery customer.
Prezario trying to control but Monteiro is working from the bottom.
Monteiro trying to keep a closed guard but Prezario is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monteiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Prezario.
Monteiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monteiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prezario working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prezario is keeping the position for now.
Prezario wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monteiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prezario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monteiro has managed to get both his arms back between Prezario's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteiro forces his way into half guard.
Prezario is trying to maintain the position but Monteiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Monteiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prezario has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monteiro wants to control but Prezario is keeping him busy.
Prezario is looking to control Monteiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prezario avoid being mounted?
Prezario is defending against the submission attempts here by Monteiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro trying to mount his opponent but Prezario defends it.
Prezario makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prezario.
Monteiro preventing the sweep.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Prezario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prezario lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monteiro!
Prezario tries to control but Monteiro wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezario working for a submission but Monteiro is keeping him at bay.
Monteiro can't escape the position.
Monteiro is squirming around, avoiding Prezario's attempts to control the action.
Monteiro working to try and regain half guard.
Monteiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prezario.
Prezario looking to control but Monteiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Prezario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monteiro leaves Prezario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monteiro misses with the combination.
Monteiro thuds his right hand into Prezario's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monteiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Prezario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monteiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prezario is trying to defend but Monteiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prezario tries to get to full guard but Monteiro has control of the leg.
Monteiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monteiro throwing shots but Prezario is blocking nicely.
Prezario regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezario is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monteiro is aware though and is defending well.
Prezario is trying to control the position but Monteiro postures up.
Prezario throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monteiro looking to pass the guard.
Prezario looking to control.
Monteiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prezario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monteiro trying to control but Prezario is working from the bottom.
Prezario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monteiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monteiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prezario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezario wants to improve his position but instead Monteiro has moved into half guard.
Monteiro seems to be working for a kimura but Prezario defends the submission attempt.
Monteiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monteiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prezario tries to hold on but Monteiro pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prezario tries to reverse the position but Monteiro maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Monteiro.
Prezario is squirming around, avoiding Monteiro's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezario is desperately trying to improve his position but Monteiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Prezario regains half guard.
Monteiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prezario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prezario tries to get to full guard but Monteiro has control of the leg.
Prezario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monteiro.
Prezario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monteiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monteiro wants to control from the top but Prezario keeps moving.
Prezario is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezario wants to sweep here but Monteiro controlling him for the moment.
Prezario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prezario throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monteiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Prezario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteiro postures up.
Prezario escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monteiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro passes into half guard.
Prezario wants to improve his position but Monteiro is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcello Monteiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Monteiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monteiro wants to pass the guard but Prezario is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prezario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monteiro pulls his head out easily.
Prezario won't allow Monteiro to pass to mount.
Prezario wants to improve his position but Monteiro is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Monteiro there.
Monteiro wants to free his trapped foot but Prezario is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monteiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezario moves into full guard.
Monteiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prezario is keeping the position for now.
Prezario 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.
Monteiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Prezario trying to control the position.
Monteiro advances to half guard.
Prezario is looking for a sweep. Monteiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prezario actively working from the bottom here.
Prezario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro working the head and body with strikes.
Prezario trying to control but Monteiro postures up.
Prezario makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prezario.
Monteiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Prezario is retaining full guard.
Monteiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prezario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monteiro has managed to get both his arms back between Prezario's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monteiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prezario's guard.
Prezario trying to control but Monteiro postures up.
Monteiro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prezario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monteiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prezario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prezario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monteiro moves nicely into side control.
Monteiro lands an elbow.
Monteiro tries to advance to mount but Prezario denies him.
Monteiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Prezario tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monteiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prezario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monteiro tries to move to mount but Prezario blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monteiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Prezario is looking to regain half guard here but Monteiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Prezario manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monteiro's best efforts.
Monteiro is trying to control. Prezario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prezario looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prezario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monteiro pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteiro wants to pass to mount but Prezario is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Monteiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monteiro 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 as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Marcello Monteiro!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Marcello Monteiro!
Marcello Monteiro wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Marcello Monteiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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