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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 17 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King fails to land the takedown.
Donald Mastadon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastadon swivels and escapes.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mastadon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Mastadon gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mastadon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mastadon working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mastadon blocks the strikes from King.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mastadon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mastadon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Mastadon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
King drives through and clinches with Mastadon against the cage.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mastadon after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon wants to break the clinch but can't.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mastadon smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Mastadon shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Mastadon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King moves in looking to clinch but Mastadon pushes him off.
Mastadon leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mastadon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mastadon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King keeping full guard, as Mastadon tries to pass.
Mastadon is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Mastadon just wasn't active enough.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mastadon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Mastadon tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mastadon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mastadon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon blocks a head kick by King.
King shoots in but Mastadon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastadon circles away.
Mastadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mastadon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mastadon shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastadon dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Mastadon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mastadon stopping the sweep attempt from King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mastadon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King tries to clinch up.
Mastadon fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mastadon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Mastadon getting side control.
King is looking to control Mastadon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mastadon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mastadon is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Mastadon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mastadon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to stand back up but Mastadon is controlling him
King tries to get to full guard but Mastadon has control of the leg.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mastadon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mastadon's back!
King trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
King looking for the RNC.
Donald Mastadon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Mastadon right now.
King looking for the RNC.
Can Mastadon hold on?! King is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mastadon trying to control the hands but King breaks the grip.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Mastadon manages to turn into his guard.
King is trying to control the position but Mastadon postures up.
Mastadon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastadon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Mastadon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mastadon tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Mastadon is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King trying to control from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ador King wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastadon closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mastadon showed some decent athleticism there.
Mastadon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mastadon in particular looking to stall.
Mastadon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mastadon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mastadon shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mastadon is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastadon keeps the fight on the outside.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mastadon fails to land.
King prevents Mastadon from breaking the clinch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mastadon after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mastadon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mastadon prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King has Mastadon pressed against the cage, preventing Mastadon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Mastadon.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mastadon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King tries to break the clinch but Mastadon is controlling the position.
Mastadon pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King being controlled here momentarily.
Mastadon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mastadon, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to pass the guard but Mastadon is keeping the position.
Mastadon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King wants to control from the top but Mastadon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ador King was stalling too much, according to the referee.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mastadon looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Ador King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mastadon dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Mastadon's head and hops out.
Donald Mastadon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastadon looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mastadon is stalling in the full guard.
Mastadon tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Mastadon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mastadon tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Mastadon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mastadon. No joy for King on that attempt.
Mastadon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mastadon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is fighting to break Mastadon's control of his arms but Mastadon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but Mastadon keeps moving.
Mastadon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mastadon is proving hard to escape from.
Ador King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Mastadon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Donald Mastadon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mastadon, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mastadon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Katipunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaso comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
9 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Jaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Katipunan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaso throws a sloppy head kick and Katipunan moves out of range easily.
Katipunan throws a head kick that misses
and Jaso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Katipunan is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jaso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Katipunan's body to avoid the submission. Katipunan has instead reached around Jaso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Katipunan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andres Katipunan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (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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150 lbs
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140 lbs
26 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Breen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Breen misses with a double jab
and Breen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breen looks to land a combination but Yakisoba avoids it well.
Breen walks into a left hand.
Breen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba lands with a good body shot.
Breen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakisoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breen.
Yakisoba cracks Breen with an open hand slap.
Yakisoba thuds a left hand into Breen's body.
Breen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Yakisoba.
Breen misses with a head kick.
Breen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Yakisoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Yakisoba to counter with a crisp jab.
Breen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yakisoba connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Breen throws a looping overhand right but Yakisoba ducks down to avoid it.
Yakisoba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Breen, right into the meat.
Yakisoba blocks the body kick.
Breen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
Yakisoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yakisoba connects with a body shot that sends Breen's belly button to the back.
Breen throws a combination that misses
and Breen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakisoba stuns Breen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba avoids the head kick by Breen.
No joy there for Breen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakisoba lands a two punch combo.
Breen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Breen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakisoba.
Breen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Breen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Breen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yakisoba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakisoba.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakisoba cracks Breen with an open hand slap.
Breen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Breen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Breen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakisoba lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breen misses with a wild combination.
Breen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Breen swings for the body but Yakisoba moves out of range.
No joy there for Breen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yakisoba counters with a two punch combo.
Breen tries to land a front kick but Yakisoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakisoba moves out of range of the leg kick from Breen.
Breen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Yakisoba coming out on top.
Breen swings for the body but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Breen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Breen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yakisoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakisoba is working the combinations to good effect here.
A low kick from Breen is predictable there
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Breen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakisoba manages to avoid it.
Yakisoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba connects with a body shot that sends Breen's belly button to the back.
Yakisoba lands a head shot.
Jab from Yakisoba.
Breen throws a lazy uppercut
and Yakisoba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breen throws a head kick but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Breen throws a hook but Yakisoba avoids it easily.
Breen wants to land a leg kick but Yakisoba is out of range.
Breen throws a wild body kick that Yakisoba sees coming a mile off.
Breen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakisoba's sensitive parts.
Breen throws a combination that misses
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Breen misses
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breen misses with a looping right.
Breen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Breen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Breen tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahura Yakisoba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yakisoba avoids the head kick by Breen.
Yakisoba thuds his right hand into Breen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yakisoba scores with a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yakisoba in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Breen throws a leg kick but Yakisoba checks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yakisoba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yakisoba connects with the punch.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakisoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Breen.
Breen throws out a leg kick but Yakisoba moves out of range and Breen only half commits.
Breen misses with the combination.
Breen throws a head kick that misses
and Yakisoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Breen's knee momentarily.
Breen slips a jab and a cross from Yakisoba.
Jab from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breen.
Breen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Breen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breen misses with the combination.
Yakisoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakisoba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breen. Yakisoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Breen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Breen walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yakisoba.
Breen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yakisoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakisoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Breen looks to land a body kick but Yakisoba moved away.
Breen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakisoba manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breen walks into a straight right hand from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Breen's hands.
Breen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakisoba moves away.
Breen misses with a double jab
and Breen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breen misses with a wild combination.
Breen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yakisoba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Breen takes a swing at Yakisoba's ribcage but misses.
Yakisoba scores with a punch to the head.
Jordan Breen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Breen misses
and Yakisoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breen thinking.
Yakisoba connects with a body shot that sends Breen's belly button to the back.
Yakisoba lands with a good body shot.
Breen misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
Yakisoba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Breen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakisoba lands with a cross.
Breen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Breen misses with the combination.
Yakisoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Breen misses with a low kick.
Breen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakisoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Breen throws a body kick that misses.
Yakisoba lands an overhand right.
A combination from Yakisoba does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba cracks Breen with an open hand slap.
Breen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakisoba lands with a nice combination. Breen backs away looking to recover.
Yakisoba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breen has time to react.
Breen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakisoba connects with a right hand. Breen shakes it off.
Breen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yakisoba scores with a punch to the head.
Breen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Breen is predictable there
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakisoba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Breen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yakisoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Breen scrambles back to his feet.
Breen is looking to wear down Yakisoba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Yakisoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breen doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahura Yakisoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yakisoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Breen should have avoided that one.
Yakisoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breen fails to land with a series of punches.
Breen takes one to the side of the head.
Breen throws a head kick that misses.
Breen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yakisoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breen throws a low kick but Yakisoba moves out of range easily.
Yakisoba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakisoba.
Breen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Breen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yakisoba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Breen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breen.
Breen misses with a wild combination.
Yakisoba lands a nice hook to Breen's body. Breen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Breen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Breen throws a head kick but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breen tries a head kick but it misses.
Breen misses with a head kick.
Yakisoba scores with a jab.
Breen walks into a straight right hand from Yakisoba.
Breen needs to keep his hands up - Yakisoba had a free shot at his head there.
Yakisoba clobbers Breen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yakisoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba tests Breen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yakisoba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Breen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakisoba dodges the punch combination from Breen.
Breen swings for the body but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Breen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breen misses the body punch
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Breen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakisoba connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yakisoba lands with a shot to the body.
Breen tries to land a body kick
and Breen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakisoba lands a jab to Breen's midsection.
Breen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakisoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yakisoba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakisoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Breen backs up against the cage.
Breen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Breen dodges the punch combination from Yakisoba.
Breen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Breen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakisoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Breen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yakisoba lands with a right hand.
Yakisoba jabs at Breen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breen lands with a kick to the temple. Yakisoba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yakisoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Breen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Breen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yakisoba lands a right hook to the body.
Yakisoba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Breen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
Breen moves forwards but Yakisoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jordan Breen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakisoba tests Breen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahura Yakisoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yakisoba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahura Yakisoba!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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137 lbs
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141 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matic trying to stall but Cola improves his position.
Matic prevents a body shot from Cola.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Cola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matic is trying to defend but Cola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matic punching from the bottom.
Matic is trying to stand back up but Cola is controlling him
Cola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matic is trying to stand up here but Cola is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic is trying to escape back to his feet but Cola uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Matic gets back to half guard.
Cola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matic wants to stand back up but Cola manages to pass into side control.
Matic is trying to get back to half guard.
Matic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matic prevents Cola from moving into mount.
Matic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola just content to control the position.
Matic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cola controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matic is trying to stand.
Matic gets back to full guard.
Matic is looking to stand up but Cola isn't so interested in that idea.
Matic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cola trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic tries to buck Cola off but Cola is having none of it.
Cola decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matic to his feet.
Matic wants to clinch up but Cola keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Matic is predictable there
and Cola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Josh Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matic misses with a kick to the body.
Matic throws a leg kick but Cola checks it.
Matic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cola.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Matic does no damage.
Cola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matic swinging wildly here.
Matic looks gassed!
Cola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matic as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Matic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cola shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic looks to land a combination but Cola avoids it well.
Matic throws a head kick that misses
and Cola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cola.
Matic trying to stall but Cola improves his position.
Matic taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cola as Matic tries to tie him up.
Matic avoiding damage.
Cola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cola tries to land a knee to the head but Matic blocks with his arms.
Matic looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic tries to land a front kick but Cola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matic is looking to chop away at Cola's legs.
Matic throws out a leg kick but Cola moves out of range and Matic only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matic.
Cola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Matic as Cola shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Cola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matic leaves Cola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matic connects with an inside leg kick.
Matic throws a head kick but Cola moves out of range.
Cola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matic is fending him off so far but Cola persists. Nope, Matic circles away and we're back to standing.
Matic misses with a wild combination.
Matic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Matic throws a head kick that misses
and Cola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cola trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic is trying to keep Cola in close.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Cola from controlling successfully.
Cola passes Matic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cola is looking to take a break and control but Matic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cola won't allow Matic to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matic holds on and takes a little breather.
Cola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Cola from controlling successfully.
Matic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matic looking for a guillotine here but Cola defends easily.
Cola trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now.
Cola trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matic is looking for a triangle but Cola pushes his legs off easily.
Cola content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Matic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matic throws a combination that misses
and Cola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matic won't be happy with that.
Matic is trying to improve his position.
Matic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cola asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cola taking a breather here.
Matic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cola stands up.
Matic throws a head kick that misses
and Cola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Matic misses.
Josh Matic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick
and Cola counters by moving into the clinch.
Matic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matic is looking to control Cola's arms but Cola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.
Come on Matic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cola wants to stall.
Cola jumps guard.
Matic looking to sit in guard and control but Cola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Cola from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cola passes Matic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matic tries to kick Cola off in order to stand up. Cola Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Matic can't do much from the bottom here.
Matic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cola slows the pace down in half guard.
Cola decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matic stalling in the clinch.
Cola tries to pull guard but Matic won't allow it.
Cola tries to pull guard but Matic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cola drops back down to his feet.
Matic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cola has had enough of the clinch but Matic keeps him there for the moment.
Matic is trying to stall.
Cola wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Cola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Matic wants to clinch up but Cola keeps it at a distance.
Cola avoids the head kick by Matic.
Cola defending well as Matic loads up on a big left hand.
Matic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cola backs up against the cage.
Matic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Matic as Cola shoots in.
Cola shoots for a double leg takedown but Matic sprawls well. He's pushed Cola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cola shoots in looking for a takedown. Matic tries to sprawl out of it but Cola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Matic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Matic misses.
Greg Cola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Matic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Matic. Those never looked like landing.
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 Greg Cola.
I think Matic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Matic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldong Dado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (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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32
164 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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32
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baldong Dado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dado clinches up with Savea and pushes him back against the cage.
Dado lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savea has his feet on Dado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savea on his heels. He'll look to pass Savea's guard now, I'm sure.
Savea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dado!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savea wants to finish this one by submission but Dado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savea.
Savea is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dado is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dado flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Savea anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dado and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Savea slips an arm under Dado chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Savea has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Savea is squeezing on Dado like an anaconda would it's prey. Dado fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tipi Savea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gancho Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
170 lbs
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32
186 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuragi off to one side.
Sakuragi takes one on the button.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Sakuragi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos tries to clinch up but Sakuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Sakuragi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos wants to control but Sakuragi postures up.
Santos is trying to buck Sakuragi off.
Sakuragi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Santos.
Sakuragi trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Sakuragi grinds an elbow into Santos's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos gets back to half guard.
Sakuragi wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos kicks Sakuragi off and gets back to his feet.
Sakuragi shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santos!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakuragi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos kicks off Sakuragi and gets to his feet.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos stands up out of the half guard.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuragi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Santos stands up from Sakuragi's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakuragi to keep the fight standing.
Sakuragi wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sakuragi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sakuragi trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos has control of Sakuragi's left arm, preventing Sakuragi from doing any damage.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakuragi!
Sakuragi is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos with shots to the head and body - Sakuragi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuragi is looking to get to half guard.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuragi taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuragi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos wants to control the pace but Sakuragi is squirming around nicely.
Santos prevents Sakuragi from getting the reversal.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos stuns Sakuragi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakuragi fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sakuragi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sakuragi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sakuragi is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos taking a breather here.
Gancho Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Sakuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuragi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakuragi tries to get out of the position.
Sakuragi wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos working the head with strikes.
Sakuragi being controlled for a moment.
Sakuragi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sakuragi!
Santos dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuragi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santos trying to control but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Sakuragi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Santos tries to control but Sakuragi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Sakuragi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santos landing strikes from the mount and Sakuragi is in trouble!
Sakuragi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuragi is in no mood to give up.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuragi is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos prevents Sakuragi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing strikes from the mount and Sakuragi is in trouble!
Sakuragi is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sakuragi is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Sakuragi is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuragi is looking to escape.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos looking to finish Sakuragi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakuragi!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gancho Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuragi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to clinch but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sakuragi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuragi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Santos blocks the strikes from Sakuragi.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Sakuragi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakuragi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuragi is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuragi throws a strike from the bottom but Santos uses the opportunity to take his back.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuragi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Santos's guard. Nice work there by Sakuragi.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos pushes down on Sakuragi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Sakuragi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sakuragi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gancho Santos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Suzuki (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Suzuki is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Suzuki is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Suzuki defends it.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suzuki sees it coming and defends easily.
Suzuki is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Suzuki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is thwarting Suzuki's attempts to control the position.
Suzuki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Suzuki defends the submission attempt.
Suzuki is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Suzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Suzuki won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Suzuki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is thwarting Suzuki's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Suzuki defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suzuki sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suzuki defends it well.
Suzuki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzuki defends well.
Suzuki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suzuki defends it easily.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Suzuki defends easily.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Suzuki tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Suzuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suzuki won't be happy with that.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suzuki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suzuki is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Suzuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson 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.
Jackson 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.
Suzuki is trying to keep Jackson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson pushes down on Suzuki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harry Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suzuki has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Suzuki working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suzuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Suzuki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suzuki is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suzuki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suzuki is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Suzuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is thwarting Suzuki's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jackson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Suzuki fights it but they end up in guard.
Harry Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Suzuki.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Jackson 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.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki trying to control the position.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Suzuki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson 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.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson 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.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Suzuki looking to control.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stands and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki keeps Jackson under control for a moment.
George Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suzuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Harry Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas misses with a few strikes there.
Arcinas shoots in looking for a takedown. Riggins tries to sprawl out of it but Arcinas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggins closes the distance and clinches.
Arcinas fails to pull guard.
Riggins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arcinas's face.
Arcinas letting Riggins take a breather here.
Arcinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rob Riggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Arcinas.
Riggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Gino Arcinas 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!
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Riggins holds him up against the cage and eventually Arcinas drops back down to his feet.
Riggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riggins walks away with a smile on his face. Arcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arcinas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggins at a distance.
Arcinas is looking to slow Riggins down with leg kicks.
Riggins has closed the distance and engaged Arcinas in a clinch.
Arcinas tries to pull guard but Riggins won't allow it.
Riggins gets through Arcinas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arcinas's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins pushes Arcinas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arcinas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Arcinas looks gassed!
Riggins lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riggins.
Arcinas takes an elbow to the temple.
Arcinas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arcinas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Riggins after a bit of a struggle.
Riggins lands a knee to the head.
Arcinas is rocked!
Riggins lands an elbow just above Arcinas 's eye.
Arcinas is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggins finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcinas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riggins pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Arcinas! Riggins unloads with more strikes and Arcinas sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Riggins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spider Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Sherdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Trenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Sherdog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherdog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trenton will feel that in the morning.
Sherdog misses with a hook.
Trenton lands with a nice body punch.
Sherdog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trenton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherdog fails to land with a series of punches.
Trenton blocks a head kick by Sherdog.
Sherdog avoids the body shot from Trenton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trenton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Trenton catches Sherdog right on the button with a cross.
Trenton moves out of range of the body kick from Sherdog.
Sherdog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton scores with a sloppy right hand. Sherdog should have avoided that one.
Trenton dips to his left and cracks Sherdog with an uppercut!
Sherdog dodges the punch combination from Trenton.
Trenton scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Trenton misses.
Trenton lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Trenton.
Sherdog throws a sloppy head kick and Trenton moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenton lands with an uppercut that bounces Sherdog off the cage and back into range.
Sherdog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trenton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sherdog scrambles back to his feet.
Sherdog misses with a combination
and Trenton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trenton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trenton stuns Sherdog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trenton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sherdog's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trenton tests Sherdog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trenton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Trenton lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sherdog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trenton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sherdog takes one to the side of the head.
Trenton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sherdog is rocked!
Trenton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sherdog. Sherdog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sherdog is still on wobbly legs! Can Trenton finish him?
Spider Trenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trenton throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sherdog crashing down! Sherdog tries to stagger back to his feet but Trenton just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sherdog asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Trenton!
A very excited looking Spider Trenton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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