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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcano has chosen Three Stars & A Sun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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164 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Alcano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcano throws a lazy right hand but Blick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alcano wants to get back to his feet.
Blick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcano defending well though.
Alcano gets full guard.
Blick wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Blick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alcano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blick is really struggling to control Alcano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcano is keeping the position for now.
Blick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alcano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcano keeps working.
Blick wants to pass the guard but Alcano is defending well.
Alcano pushes Blick off looking to stand but Blick dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alcano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blick distracts Alcano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blick defends it easily.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alcano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Blick from controlling successfully.
Alcano looking to control.
Blick wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Blick wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick trying to control but Alcano is working from the bottom.
Johan Blick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alcano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alcano duly obliges.
It looks like Johan Blick has been cut.
Blick lands with a cross.
Alcano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blick counters with a three punch combo that has Alcano backing up. Alcano nods at Blick to acknowledge the strikes.
Blick tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blick connects with a jab.
Alcano throws a low kick but Blick avoids it.
Blick tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcano scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcano throws a sloppy head kick and Blick moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Blick.
Blick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alcano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Alcano.
Alcano looks gassed!
Blick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a series of strikes. Blick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blick tries to clinch but Alcano moves out of range.
Alcano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcano throws a combination. Blick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blick throws a series of punches but Alcano moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blick drops his hands momentarily and Alcano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blick closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Blick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Blick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blick has closed the distance and engaged Alcano in a clinch.
Alcano tries to land knees in the clinch but Blick avoids the damage to the body.
Blick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alcano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alcano scores with a jab to the body.
Alcano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blick misses the shot to the body.
Blick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcano to score with a decent uppercut.
Blick tries to clinch but Alcano is having none of it.
Blick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alcano on his heels. He'll look to pass Alcano's guard now, I'm sure.
Alcano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alcano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blick defends it easily.
Alcano is breathing heavily.
Alcano wants to hit a switch here but Blick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcano there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johan Blick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blick looking to control but Alcano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blick tries to take his opponent's back but Alcano turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Blick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alcano!
Blick controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alcano covering up well and avoiding damage.
Blick missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Blick is looking for the choke from the back position but Alcano is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blick is looking for the choke from the back position but Alcano is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick is hanging on to Alcano's back as he tries to escape.
Alcano fending off the submission attempt from Blick.
Alcano turns into Blick and is now in his guard.
Blick is trying to control the position but Alcano postures up.
Blick keeping full guard, as Alcano tries to pass.
Blick can't keep his opponent in guard - Alcano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alcano content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blick trying to control but Alcano postures up.
Blick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alcano moves into full mount! Blick won't be happy about that!
Blick tries to hold on but Alcano postures up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcano gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Blick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Blick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blick gets a double leg takedown into Alcano's guard.
Alcano trying to control the position.
Blick wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
Alcano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blick wants to control from the top but Alcano keeps moving.
Alcano wants to hit a switch here but Blick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcano there!
Blick looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alcano is looking to escape.
Blick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alcano hang on?
Blick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alcano is now in Blick's guard. A big mistake from Blick there, giving up the dominant position!
Alcano drops back looking for a leg! Blick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blick manages to kick Alcano off! Alcano jumps back into Blick's guard.
Alcano landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano stopping the sweep attempt from Blick.
Alcano connects with a couple of short punches.
Blick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alcano defends well.
Alcano wants to control from the top but Blick keeps moving.
Alcano looking to sit in guard and control but Blick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Blick from controlling successfully.
Jose Alcano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick 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.
Blick 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.
Johan Blick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alcano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alcano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blick drops back looking for a leg! Alcano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alcano manages to kick Blick off! Blick jumps back into Alcano's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcano keeping moving, preventing Blick from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Blick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Blick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Janice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Janice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Goldsmith's chin.
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257 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Janice!
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, Nick Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janice moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Janice.
Goldsmith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Janice lands a good knee to the midsection. Goldsmith won't want to take too many of those.
Goldsmith is trying to maintain a safe position but Janice gets an underhook and turns Goldsmith into the cage.
Nice elbow from Janice.
It looks like Nick Goldsmith has been cut.
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldsmith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Janice obliges.
Goldsmith looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Janice lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janice lands an elbow just above Goldsmith 's eye.
Janice connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goldsmith's face.
Janice tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janice lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janice.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Janice.
Janice lands an elbow inside that Goldsmith shrugs off.
Janice drops Goldsmith with a big knee straight up the middle! Goldsmith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Goldsmith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldsmith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew Janice!
Matthew Janice bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Mir has chosen STOMP!!! by The Brothers Johnson!!! as his entrance music. Master Shuai jiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankestein Mir's chin.
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216 lbs
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277 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Shuai jiao. Beautiful body shot.
Mir slips a jab from Shuai jiao.
Shuai jiao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shuai jiao. Shuai jiao obviously looking to wear him down.
Shuai jiao is looking to slow Mir down with leg kicks.
Shuai jiao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.
Shuai jiao scores with a nice right hand.
Shuai jiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shuai jiao. That's going to slow Mir down.
Shuai jiao throws a leg kick but Mir moved away.
Shuai jiao lands a jab to Mir's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir feints and as Shuai jiao raises his hands in defense, Mir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shuai jiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shuai jiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shuai jiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir wants to control from the top but Shuai jiao keeps moving.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shuai jiao is keeping the position for now.
Mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shuai jiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai jiao can't keep his opponent in guard - Mir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mir looking for a submission but Shuai jiao manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shuai jiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuai jiao tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir passes into half guard.
Mir is working for a kimura but Shuai jiao is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir stops Shuai jiao from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shuai jiao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mir maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shuai jiao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mir has cracked it and Shuai jiao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankestein Mir!
Frankestein Mir is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Frankestein Mir 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Essien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Essien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Essien!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Essien.
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Pope slams his shin into Essien's torso.
Essien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pope but Pope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Essien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope leaves Essien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Essien misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Essien.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Essien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Essien pushes down on Pope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
Essien is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Essien scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pope.
Pope is pulling down on Essien's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope working a defensive guard here.
Pope is adopting a defensive guard.
Pope wants to sweep here but Essien controlling him for the moment.
Essien stops Pope from standing up.
Essien advances position into side control!
Essien tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well.
Pope pushes Essien away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Essien gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Essien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pope, who protects the arm well.
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.
Essien advances to mount.
Pope is looking to get to half guard.
Essien punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope working to try and regain half guard.
Pope has left one of his arms exposed and Essien doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pope screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Essien!
A victorious Xavier Essien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hard as a Rock blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
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, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Matsui's ribcage but misses.
Matsui's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsui obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsui scores with a body shot.
Pohjanala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsui is fending him off so far but Pohjanala persists. Nope, Matsui circles away and we're back to standing.
Pohjanala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsui.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsui.
Hachiro Matsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsui takes a swing at Pohjanala's ribcage but misses.
Pohjanala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsui lands a jab-cross combination.
Pohjanala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pohjanala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsui. Matsui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsui thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pohjanala fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Matsui.
A shot to the body from Pohjanala misses
and Matsui counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Matsui finds it's target.
Pohjanala throws a hook but Matsui blocks it.
Matsui avoids the body shot from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsui.
Pohjanala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.
Matsui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsui just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Matsui moves out of range.
A lazy left from Matsui finds it's target.
Matsui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsui cracks a nice hook into Pohjanala's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pohjanala looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsui is just out of range.
Matsui swings for the body but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Matsui lands with a good body shot.
Matsui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsui.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pohjanala throws out a leg kick but Matsui moves out of range and Pohjanala only half commits.
Pohjanala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsui lands with a right hand.
Matsui connects with a single shot there.
Matsui cracks Pohjanala with an open hand slap.
Matsui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kustaa Pohjanala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pohjanala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsui moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsui.
Matsui looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pohjanala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matsui to the mat! Matsui manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matsui looking for a guillotine here but Pohjanala defends easily.
Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pohjanala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pohjanala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matsui looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsui, not yet.
Pohjanala trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matsui is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matsui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pohjanala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Pohjanala from controlling successfully.
Matsui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pohjanala won't allow Matsui to pass to mount.
Pohjanala looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pohjanala trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hachiro Matsui 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.
A jab from Matsui finds it's way through Pohjanala's defenses.
Hachiro Matsui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsui swinging wildly here.
Matsui throws the left hand but Pohjanala avoids the punch easily.
Pohjanala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsui misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsui lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsui misses with a combination
and Pohjanala counters with a straight right hand.
Matsui wants to slow Pohjanala down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pohjanala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pohjanala misses with a head kick.
Pohjanala gets a clinch.
Matsui is trying to push Pohjanala away but Pohjanala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsui is leaning against Pohjanala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pohjanala tries to pull guard but Matsui forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pohjanala breaks the clinch.
Matsui moves out of range as Pohjanala strikes.
Matsui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pohjanala.
Matsui cracks Pohjanala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hachiro Matsui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsui misses with a straight left.
Matsui lands with a right hand.
Matsui ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui throws a body punch but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Matsui keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsui digs a good hook to Pohjanala's body.
Pohjanala misses the shot to the body.
Pohjanala moves forwards but Matsui connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsui connects with a looping right hand.
Matsui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pohjanala.
Matsui connects with a body shot.
Matsui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pohjanala on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Pohjanala misses its intended target.
Pohjanala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsui lands a nice looking body shot.
Pohjanala throws a leg kick but Matsui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pohjanala is looking to wear down Matsui with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsui cracks Pohjanala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsui connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsui was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
Matsui lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Pohjanala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsui 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.
Matsui throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Matsui.
Hachiro Matsui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsui scores with a jab.
Matsui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsui lands a jab to Pohjanala's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsui.
Pohjanala throws a big shot that misses.
Matsui thuds a left hand into Pohjanala's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pohjanala.
Matsui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pohjanala looks to land a right hand but Matsui moved out of range.
Pohjanala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsui.
Matsui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsui stuns Pohjanala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsui thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pohjanala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsui has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pohjanala.
Matsui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsui lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hachiro Matsui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matsui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pohjanala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsui.
Pohjanala blocks a jab.
Matsui takes a swing at Pohjanala's ribcage but misses.
Matsui moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matsui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsui as he jumps to the side.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Matsui is having none of it.
Matsui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pohjanala lands with a nice body kick.
Matsui thuds a left hand into Pohjanala's body.
Matsui misses with a body shot.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsui was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsui scores with a nice head shot.
Pohjanala scores with a head kick. Matsui tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsui connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Matsui.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matsui.
Pohjanala slips under a jab.
Pohjanala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsui's waist but Matsui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pohjanala off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsui lands a jab.
Matsui cracks a nice hook into Pohjanala's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsui defending well as Pohjanala loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjanala moves out of range as Matsui throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries to move into range but Matsui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsui ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pohjanala misses the jab.
Matsui swings for the body but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Pohjanala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pohjanala moves away.
Matsui thuds a left hand into Pohjanala's body.
Matsui bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsui cracks a nice hook into Pohjanala's ribs.
Pohjanala walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsui!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Matsui.
Pohjanala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsui. That did some damage!
Matsui 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.
Matsui loads up on a big right hand but Pohjanala slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a leg kick but Matsui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsui ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Matsui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsui lands a jab.
Matsui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pohjanala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui takes a swing at Pohjanala's ribcage but misses.
Pohjanala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsui scores with a shot to the body.
Pohjanala misses with an uppercut.
Pohjanala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsui manages to avoid it.
Matsui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pohjanala. Pohjanala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsui.
Matsui works Pohjanala's body with a nice hook.
Hachiro Matsui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Matsui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsui avoids the body shot from Pohjanala.
Matsui lands a nice shot that snaps Pohjanala's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pohjanala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pohjanala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hachiro Matsui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsui 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hachiro Matsui!
Hachiro Matsui seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Embers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Settle For Nothing by RATM. Gibbs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LJ Gibbs. Lj Gibbs struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kennedy Embers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Embers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Embers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Embers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Embers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Embers as he connects with a hook.
Embers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbs.
Embers throws a leg kick but Gibbs moved away.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Embers is avoiding it.
Embers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy Embers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Gibbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Embers.
Nice sprawl there from Embers as Gibbs shoots in.
Embers throws a combination that misses
and Gibbs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Embers scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy Embers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs shoots in but Embers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Embers. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Embers but Embers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Embers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Embers misses with the combination.
No luck for Gibbs with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gibbs blocks the leg kick.
Gibbs slips a jab and a cross from Embers.
Embers throws a head kick that misses.
Embers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Embers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbs looks for a takedown but Embers sprawls well.
Embers misses with a head kick.
Gibbs shoots in and drives through. Embers sprawls well.
Embers slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Embers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gibbs's head.
Gibbs looks for a takedown but Embers sprawls well.
Embers swinging wildly here.
Embers misses with the combination.
Embers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs shoots in and bounces Embers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Embers controlling the position.
Gibbs stops Embers from standing up.
Gibbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Embers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbs is working Embers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs trying to control but Embers is working from the bottom.
Gibbs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Embers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Embers has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Embers is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Embers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gibbs drives through with a takedown into Embers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Embers keeps moving.
Embers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Embers keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Gibbs stopping the sweep attempt from Embers.
Gibbs looking to sit in guard and control but Embers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lj Gibbs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Embers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibbs fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Embers!
Embers scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Embers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Embers.
Gibbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Embers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbs somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embers circles away.
Kennedy Embers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Embers sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Embers circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennedy Embers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Embers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embers pinned against the cage. Embers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Embers misses with a two punch combination.
Gibbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Embers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Embers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Embers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embers pinned against the cage. Embers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Embers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gibbs slips a jab and a cross from Embers.
Kennedy Embers is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibbs slips a jab and a cross from Embers.
Gibbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Embers can pounce on him.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Gibbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Embers.
Gibbs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gibbs prevents Embers from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers has a closed guard, preventing Gibbs from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Embers keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lj Gibbs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Embers misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Embers connects with a body shot that sends Gibbs's belly button to the back.
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 Kennedy Embers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Embers throws the left hand but Gibbs avoids the punch easily.
Embers throws a leg kick but Gibbs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gibbs misses with a wild combination.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Embers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Embers misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Gibbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Embers which made him look bad.
Embers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy Embers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Nice sprawl there from Embers as Gibbs shoots in.
Embers lands with an uppercut that bounces Gibbs off the cage and back into range.
Embers scores with a shot to the body.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Gibbs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Embers lands a left and a right that send Gibbs crashing to the mat, dazed. Embers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gibbs is rocked!
It looks like Lj Gibbs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Embers misses with a wild combination.
Gibbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Embers finish him?
Embers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbs seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Embers shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gibbs is backing up but Embers catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gibbs covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Embers Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kennedy Embers!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kennedy Embers made sure he mentioned SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willians Trautman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trautman comes into the arena with Bolt Thrower - No guts, no glory blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willians Trautman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trautman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubio has his hands on Trautman's head, controlling the position.
Trautman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubio wants to stand and escape but Trautman is having none of it.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Trautman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubio trying to control the position.
Rubio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trautman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubio is keeping the position for now.
Rubio controlling Trautman's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Rubio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trautman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubio's waist but Rubio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trautman off to one side.
Trautman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Trautman blocks it.
Rubio misses with a punch to the body.
Rubio trying to control the position but instead, Trautman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rubio into the cage.
Trautman is trying to drag Rubio to the mat but Rubio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rubio throws an elbow but it misses.
Trautman tries to score a body lock takedown but Rubio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trautman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trautman prevents a body shot from Rubio.
Rubio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants a takedown but no success here.
Trautman is trying to drag Rubio to the mat but Rubio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rubio lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubio.
Trautman has picked Rubio up - he's going for a ride! Trautman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubio is trying to get back to full guard.
Trautman wants to control but Rubio is keeping him busy.
Trautman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rubio is looking to control Trautman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rubio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubio keeps working.
Trautman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trautman stops Rubio from getting back to his feet.
Trautman throwing shots but Rubio is blocking nicely.
Rubio trying to control but Trautman postures up.
Trautman is looking for a kimura but Rubio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trautman to get the leverage.
Rubio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubio wants to improve his position but Trautman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trautman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trautman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rubio is looking to improve his position.
Trautman is trying to work for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.
Trautman seems to be working for a kimura but Rubio defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willians Trautman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rubio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willians Trautman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubio rushes Trautman and presses him up against the cage.
Trautman has Rubio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rubio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trautman is looking for a takedown.
Trautman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trautman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rubio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trautman looking to stall.
Trautman tries for a takedown but Rubio manages to get underhooks.
Trautman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rubio smiles and moves away.
Trautman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trautman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubio sprawls well. He's pushed Trautman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trautman avoids the body shot from Rubio.
Trautman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rubio defends it nicely.
Trautman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trautman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rubio is looking to clinch but Trautman is avoiding it.
Trautman fails with the takedown.
Rubio misses with a head kick.
Trautman closes the distance and clinches up with Rubio, looking for a takedown. Trautman pushes Rubio against the cage but Rubio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trautman leaves Rubio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trautman misses with a takedown attempt - Rubio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubio has closed the distance and engaged Trautman in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rubio.
Trautman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rubio is keeping busy.
Rubio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubio lands an elbow inside that Trautman shrugs off.
Rubio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rubio is working Trautman over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants a takedown but no success here.
Rubio is pressed up against the cage. Trautman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubio down to the mat. Rubio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubio throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio jabs at Trautman's body.
Trautman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trautman is in Rubio's guard.
Trautman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trautman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trautman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rubio has his hands on Trautman's head, controlling the position.
Trautman looking to pass the guard.
Trautman preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trautman trying to hold on to Rubio's head to control him but Rubio postures up.
Trautman looking for submissions off his back.
Trautman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trautman is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trautman is staying active underneath Rubio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Rubio.
Willians Trautman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trautman is just riding it out for now. Rubio eventually gives up the hold.
Trautman is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trautman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trautman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trautman shoots in but Rubio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rubio dives in and scores a takedown into Trautman's guard.
Rubio throwing strikes but missing.
Rubio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trautman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubio's guard.
Rubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trautman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rubio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Trautman, into his guard.
Rubio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trautman wants to stand but Rubio is controlling the position.
Rubio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubio wants to control from the top but Trautman keeps moving.
Trautman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rubio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trautman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trautman trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Rubio trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trautman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubio is retaining full guard.
Rubio trying to keep a closed guard but Trautman is proving a slippery customer.
Adam Rubio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rubio scores with a shot to the body.
Trautman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trautman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rubio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rubio wants to control from the top but Trautman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman looking for a guillotine here but Rubio defends easily.
Rubio throws a strike but Trautman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trautman stops Rubio from standing up.
Trautman gets to his feet. Rubio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rubio looks for a takedown but Trautman sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio throws a sloppy head kick and Trautman moves out of range easily.
Rubio misses with a straight right.
Rubio is looking to clinch.
Trautman instigates a clinch.
Rubio lands with a light punch inside.
Trautman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rubio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trautman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trautman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio is pulling down on Trautman's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trautman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trautman is looking to stand up but Rubio won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Rubio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rubio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SWEET JANE. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Bryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryan misses with a body shot.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryan.
Bryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryan throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan misses with a body shot.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone thuds his shin into the meat of Bryan's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryan looks gassed!
Bryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone has Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Stone.
Stone is pushing Bryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan can't break the clinch.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryan is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ben Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryan.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryan controls his hands.
Stone is trying to trip Bryan. He has hold of a leg but Bryan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is pushing down on Bryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone throwing shots but Bryan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control from Bryan's half guard. Bryan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stone trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Bryan.
Stone trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bryan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Bryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stone lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Bryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryan's calf.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Bryan's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryan can do to turn this around?
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Bryan moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stone manages to end up in side control.
Stone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone trying to control the position but Bryan is working away.
Bryan sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryan.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Bryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Stone seems keen to control Bryan's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stone is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bryan rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Bryan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Stone waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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