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CWFC 117 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Average 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.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Average working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Average on the ground.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Average looking to control.
Average working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Average working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez cracks Average with a solid left hand.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average controlling the position.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Average had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Average has wrist control.
Average controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Average working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Average trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Average shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Average misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Average wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Average throwing strikes but Alvarez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alvarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Average manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Average taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is in close to Average's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Average is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Average has wrist control.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. Average uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by Average!
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Average lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Average looks a forlorn figure.
Average tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez is landing with some decent strikes but Average is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Average gets back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Average's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez working Average over with strikes.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez is really struggling to control Average but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Average to see if he's OK.
Average managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Average prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Average controlling the action here.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Alvarez postures up in Average's guard and throws a big left but Average blocks it.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is in close to Average's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Average avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Average keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Average looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Alvarez.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Alvarez!
Paulo Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonzarelli comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - When I'm Gone. Strykzilla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Certain Death - Misery Signals. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Fonzarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Fonzarelli finds it's target.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strykzilla but Strykzilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fonzarelli misses with a double jab.
Fonzarelli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strykzilla counters with a single leg into guard. Fonzarelli didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fonzarelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonzarelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strykzilla is in close to Fonzarelli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fonzarelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strykzilla is aware though and is defending well.
Strykzilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fonzarelli's head.
Fonzarelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strykzilla is working Fonzarelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla trying to control but Fonzarelli is working from the bottom.
Strykzilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strykzilla connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strykzilla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Fonzarelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strykzilla is pushing down on Fonzarelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fonzarelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Strykzilla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fonzarelli wants to control but Strykzilla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli is trying to stand.
Strykzilla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fonzarelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Fonzarelli is trying to stand back up but Strykzilla is controlling him
Strykzilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Fonzarelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli is trying to maintain the position but Strykzilla is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fonzarelli is breathing heavily.
Strykzilla prevents Fonzarelli from standing back up.
Strykzilla is trying to work for a kimura but Fonzarelli is defending well.
Strykzilla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strykzilla is looking for a kimura but Fonzarelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strykzilla to get the leverage.
Fonzarelli has hold of Strykzilla's hands but Strykzilla slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strykzilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Strykzilla eventually gives up the hold.
Strykzilla wants to free his trapped foot but Fonzarelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fonzarelli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Fonzarelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fonzarelli.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strykzilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fonzarelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strykzilla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strykzilla moves into full guard.
Strykzilla working a defensive guard but Fonzarelli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Strykzilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Strykzilla is trying to get back to half guard.
Strykzilla can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli stands up.
Fonzarelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fonzarelli has his takedown stuffed
and Strykzilla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strykzilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rampage Strykzilla will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches up with Strykzilla, looking for a takedown. Fonzarelli pushes Strykzilla against the cage but Strykzilla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strykzilla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fonzarelli is looking to regain half guard here but Strykzilla keeps moving and retains side control.
Strykzilla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Fonzarelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fonzarelli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Strykzilla is trying to get an arm triangle but Fonzarelli is defending well.
Check out the look on Strykzilla's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Fonzarelli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fonzarelli decides to return to a standing position.
Strykzilla gets caught napping as Fonzarelli dives in and scores a takedown. Strykzilla manages to retain guard.
Strykzilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strykzilla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strykzilla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fonzarelli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fonzarelli thows a huge punch but Strykzilla dodges it nicely.
Strykzilla is looking to control Fonzarelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strykzilla avoid being mounted?
Strykzilla trying to get back to full guard but Fonzarelli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fonzarelli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Fonzarelli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Strykzilla is rocked!
Strykzilla working to try and regain half guard.
Fonzarelli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strykzilla?
Fonzarelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strykzilla can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Strykzilla is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Strykzilla out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Fonzarelli goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Fonzarelli!
After the fight, Arthur Fonzarelli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sting Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sting Steiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Germone Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sting Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson instigates a clinch.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Steiner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steiner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simpson back to the cage. Steiner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steiner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Steiner keeps it at a distance.
Steiner throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
Steiner has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Steiner - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Steiner.
Steiner breaks the clinch.
Steiner misses with a double jab.
Steiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steiner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steiner darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson digs a right hand into Steiner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steiner's gas tank.
Steiner digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steiner.
Steiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson closes the distance but Steiner moves to the side
and Steiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steiner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simpson.
Steiner dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Steiner throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Steiner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steiner counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steiner throws a nice head kick!
Simpson is rocked!
Steiner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steiner misses with a double jab.
Germone Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Steiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steiner looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Steiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson forces Steiner back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Steiner.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson pushes Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Steiner manages to break the clinch.
Steiner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steiner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
Steiner closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steiner moves into the clinch.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
A short left from Steiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner breaks from the clinch.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson lands a jab to the head.
Steiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Steiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steiner drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Steiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner manages to break the clinch.
Steiner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson tries to clinch there but Steiner circles away.
Steiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Steiner tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steiner instigates a clinch.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Steiner.
Steiner blocking some punches.
Steiner lands a right hand.
Steiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Steiner controls the action.
Steiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Steiner.
Steiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steiner tries to clinch up.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sting Steiner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steiner walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Steiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Steiner lands with a kick to the temple. Simpson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steiner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simpson.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson drives through and clinches with Steiner against the cage.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Steiner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steiner breaks the clinch.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Steiner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner swinging wildly here.
Steiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steiner circles away.
Sting Steiner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Steiner keeps it at a distance.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Steiner.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
Steiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steiner breaks from the clinch.
Steiner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steiner duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Simpson throws a right hand that Steiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Steiner also avoids with ease.
Steiner has managed to clinch.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson tries a body shot but Steiner blocks it.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steiner.
Steiner breaks from the clinch.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson stalks Steiner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steiner's face. Steiner staggers backwards, shaken.
Steiner thuds his shin into the meat of Simpson's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steiner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simpson has Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whack! Steiner lands a heavy head kick that drops Simpson. The ref tackles Steiner to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Simpson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sting Steiner!
Sting Steiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teijo Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier's entrance music is Haitian National Anthem. A fine choice. Francois Duvalier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teijo Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Duvalier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarzan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarzan wants to clinch up but Duvalier keeps it at a distance.
Tarzan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duvalier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarzan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duvalier counters with a crisp one two that drops Tarzan! Duvalier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tarzan to his feet! Tarzan is in big trouble!
Tarzan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Duvalier ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tarzan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix St Pierre (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but Machado denies him.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but Machado is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machado down.
St Pierre working the head with strikes.
St Pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Pierre lands a nice forearm strike.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of St Pierre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre cracks Machado with a big right hand but Machado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machado struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
St Pierre lands an elbow.
Machado regains half guard.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Pierre's back!
Machado biding his time, controlling St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machado's guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
Machado keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
St Pierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now St Pierre has Machado in his guard.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado is posturing up here but St Pierre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Machado tries to roll out but it's too tight and Machado has to tap! Slick submission there by St Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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264 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction scores with a nice body kick.
Destruction instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Destruction to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Destruction.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Destruction stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith letting Destruction take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Destruction.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Destruction looking to stall.
Destruction holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Destruction stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is stalling here.
Destruction looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Destruction.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith drives through and clinches with Destruction against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Destruction - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Destruction slows down the pace here.
Destruction is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Destruction into the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Destruction holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Destruction blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Destruction into guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Destruction passes into side control.
An elbow from Destruction crashes against the mat.
Destruction throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Destruction tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Destruction lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destruction avoids the strikes from the bottom by Smith.
Destruction lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Destruction looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Destruction smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destruction throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Destruction lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Destruction control the position.
Destruction throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destruction scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Destruction is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Destruction has control of the leg.
Destruction thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Destruction missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith pushes Destruction off looking to stand but Destruction dives back in and keeps control.
Destruction is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Destruction is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Destruction.
It looks like Freddy Smith has been cut.
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!
Destruction is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is looking to stand up but Destruction isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Destruction scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith lands a decent punch to the body there.
Destruction working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Destruction tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Destruction's guard now.
Destruction has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Destruction pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Destruction is in guard.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destruction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destruction throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith has his foot on Destruction's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Destruction works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith wants to sweep here but Destruction controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destruction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destruction chips away with some ground and pound.
Freddy Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Destruction has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Destruction manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destruction is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Destruction scoring with strikes.
Freddy Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Destruction!
Shawn Destruction made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cathay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Westside Connection - Bow Down. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Cathay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil DeBlunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from DeBlunt lands.
DeBlunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathay. Cathay obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBlunt misses with a double jab.
DeBlunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cathay.
Cathay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBlunt.
Cathay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeBlunt to score with a decent uppercut.
DeBlunt avoids the body shot from Cathay.
Cathay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeBlunt swings for the body but Cathay moves out of range.
Cathay misses with a right hand
and DeBlunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeBlunt throws a hook to the side of Cathay's head but Cathay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cathay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DeBlunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carl Cathay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBlunt throws a hook but Cathay avoids it easily.
Cathay thuds a left hand into DeBlunt's body.
DeBlunt looks gassed!
DeBlunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cathay.
Cathay fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cathay.
DeBlunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Cathay.
Sloppy strikes from DeBlunt. Those never looked like landing.
DeBlunt misses with a double jab.
Cathay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cathay lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBlunt backwards.
Cathay cracks DeBlunt with a nice body shot.
Cathay works on DeBlunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Cathay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cathay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cathay can't find room to land a body shot as DeBlunt controls the action.
Cathay lands an elbow just above DeBlunt 's eye.
It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
Cathay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeBlunt backwards.
Good body shot from Cathay.
Cathay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cathay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt avoiding damage as Cathay throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Cathay.
DeBlunt blocks a body shot from Cathay.
Cathay lands an uppercut.
Cathay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeBlunt blocks a body shot from Cathay.
Cathay struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBlunt controls his hands.
DeBlunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cathay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cathay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cathay lands a nice uppercut.
Cathay pushes DeBlunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cathay lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBlunt is trying to break the clinch but Cathay has him pressed against the cage.
Cathay lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBlunt backwards.
DeBlunt is rocked!
A short right from Cathay.
DeBlunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Cathay finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cathay lands an elbow inside.
Cathay creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks DeBlunt out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Cathay!
Carl Cathay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - What. Callahan has chosen Everybody Wants To Rule The World as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class 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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callahan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Callahan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane shoots in looking for a takedown. Callahan tries to sprawl out of it but Cane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callahan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callahan as he jumps to the side.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callahan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cane. Cane gets slowly back to his feet.
Cane tries for a takedown but Callahan circles away easily
and Callahan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Callahan. No joy for Cane on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Horrible takedown by Callahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Cane which made him look bad.
Callahan cracks Cane with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Callahan lands a head shot.
Callahan lands a big head kick that sends Cane tumbling to the mat! Callahan takes a step backwards and waves Cane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Callahan counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Cane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane drops his hands for a split second and Callahan immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cane face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Callahan follows up with a right hand that knocks Cane into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Callahan!
Our winner, Thomas Callahan, 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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