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QFC Tournament 114 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Naldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Naldo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon slips a jab and a cross from Naldo.
Lauzon throws a nice looking combination but Naldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Naldo is avoiding it.
Lauzon looking to score a takedown here. Naldo is defending well but Lauzon drives through and ends up in Naldo's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Naldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naldo looking to control.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Naldo keeps moving.
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naldo looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lauzon enables Naldo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lauzon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lauzon has an active guard here but Naldo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lauzon tries to roll over but Naldo keeps him under control.
Naldo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lauzon's thigh. Lauzon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauzon is on top in guard.
Lauzon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Naldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon stands and throws Naldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Naldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lauzon moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon trying to control but Naldo is having none of it.
Naldo tries to control the position but Lauzon now has his back.
Lauzon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lauzon keeps control of the position as Naldo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Naldo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lauzon has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Naldo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lauzon doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Lauzon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarryd Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarryd Viper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viper wants to clinch.
Viper tries to clinch up but Mazuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Viper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Viper lands.
Viper has managed to clinch.
Viper manages to break the clinch.
Viper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mazuke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viper won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Viper is not content to let Mazuke control the position.
Mazuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viper is just riding it out for now. Mazuke eventually gives up the hold.
Mazuke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Viper is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toki Mazuke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jase Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Chapman counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chapman defends well.
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 looking for a guillotine here but Chapman defends easily.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
Chapman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chapman manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chapman is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Chapman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chapman wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Chapman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chapman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chapman prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman preventing the sweep.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chapman shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Chapman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Chapman is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Chapman prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Chapman wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jase Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Chapman trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Chapman tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Chapman pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chapman stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chapman!
Chapman wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Chapman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson lands a head kick. Chapman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Jab from Chapman.
Chapman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Chapman trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jase Chapman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Chapman counters with a takedown into side control.
Chapman trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chapman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chapman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chapman is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson trying to control the position but Chapman is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chapman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Chapman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chapman is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chapman has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chapman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
I wouldn't like to be where Chapman is right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Chapman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson passes Chapman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 for Action Jackson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Action Jackson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Action Jackson!
Action Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodson comes into the arena with Bed Intruder blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodson.
Dodson fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodson shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dodson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dodson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoine Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dodson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson tries to clinch up
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Dodson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davis throws the left hand but Dodson avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick from Dodson misses.
Dodson fails to land the takedown.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antoine Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Dodson.
Michael Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dodson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dodson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dodson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Dodson should have avoided that one.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis with a nice cross.
Dodson dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Dodson's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dodson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Dodson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoine Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dodson scrambles back to his feet.
Dodson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antoine Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson avoids the body shot from Davis.
Dodson shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Dodson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dodson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Dodson backing up. Dodson nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Dodson's shoulder, as Dodson tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dodson.
Dodson blocks a jab.
Dodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Dodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dodson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson with a poor takedown
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Dodson.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis misses with a hook.
Dodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dodson shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Dodson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Dodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dodson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dodson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Dodson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Dodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis throws a jab when Dodson was well out of range.
Dodson slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dodson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dodson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dodson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoine Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dodson.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dodson ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Dodson persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Dodson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Dodson slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Michael Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a combination but Dodson avoids it well.
Dodson wants to clinch
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dodson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antoine Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis thuds a left hand into Dodson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis moves out of range as Dodson throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 for Michael Davis!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Michael Davis!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Michael Davis!
Michael Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cong Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nail Grigorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cong Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nail Grigorovich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran blocks a low kick nicely.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Tran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigorovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tran's head backwards.
Grigorovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigorovich moves into range and clinches up with Tran.
Grigorovich trying to control the position but instead, Tran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigorovich into the cage.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tran closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorovich, looking for a takedown. Tran pushes Grigorovich against the cage but Grigorovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigorovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grigorovich wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorovich misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
Grigorovich misses with a leg kick
and Tran counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorovich.
Grigorovich wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.
Tran scores a takedown into full mount!
Grigorovich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Grigorovich looks winded!
Tran controlling his opponent.
Tran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grigorovich looks a forlorn figure.
Tran controlling from mount.
Grigorovich is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tran looking to control but Grigorovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grigorovich bucks up and throws Tran to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Grigorovich misses
so Tran counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grigorovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tran is controlling him.
Tran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grigorovich wants to stand up but Tran is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich keeping full guard, as Tran tries to pass.
Grigorovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tran chips away with some ground and pound.
Tran won't allow Grigorovich to get back to his feet.
Tran trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tran tries to stand but Grigorovich is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grigorovich is working an open guard so Tran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tran lands with a kick to the temple. Grigorovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grigorovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Tran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tran.
Tran lands a right hand.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Tran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tran pushes Grigorovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tran avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tran is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grigorovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Tran avoids the damage to the body.
Tran gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tran prevents Grigorovich from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cong Tran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Grigorovich. No joy for Tran on that attempt.
Grigorovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tran.
Tran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigorovich tries to clinch up but Tran circles away and keeps his distance.
Tran slips under a jab.
Tran throws a series of punches but Grigorovich moves out of range.
Tran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorovich.
Tran lands a nice shot that snaps Grigorovich's head back.
That kick from Grigorovich tenderised Tran's leg. Tran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigorovich clobbers Tran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grigorovich takes a swing at Tran's ribcage but misses.
Tran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Tran with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cong Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorovich throws a hook but Tran avoids it easily.
Nail Grigorovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Tran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nail Grigorovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorovich rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Grigorovich gets underhooks to prevent Tran's takedown attempt.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cong Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorovich connects with a body shot that sends Tran's belly button to the back.
Tran needs to keep his hands up - Grigorovich had a free shot at his head there.
Grigorovich moves into range and clinches up with Tran.
Grigorovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tran is defending well for now.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Grigorovich misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorovich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grigorovich is trying to break the clinch but Tran has him pressed against the cage.
Grigorovich trying to land knees to the body.
Tran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grigorovich trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tran wants a takedown.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Grigorovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorovich throws a leg kick which misses Tran's front leg but catches the back leg as Tran tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran scores with a spinning back kick!
Tran moves away from the strike by Grigorovich.
Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigorovich but Grigorovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tran tries to clinch up but Grigorovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigorovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grigorovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigorovich.
Tran defending well as Grigorovich loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
Grigorovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tran is defending well for now.
Tran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorovich. No joy for Tran on that attempt.
Nice shot by Grigorovich.
Grigorovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tran.
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorovich defends it nicely.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Grigorovich pushes him off.
Grigorovich clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorovich trying to stall but Tran improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorovich misses with a punch to the body.
Tran has Grigorovich pressed against the cage.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nail Grigorovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grigorovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorovich gets a clinch.
Tran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tran checks a leg kick.
Tran cracks a nice hook into Grigorovich's ribs.
Grigorovich is looking to clinch.
Good work by Tran as he checks the leg kick.
Grigorovich misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorovich throws a hook but Tran avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tran.
Tran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tran gets tackled into the cage by Grigorovich. Grigorovich maintains the clinch.
Tran tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorovich blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tran.
Grigorovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorovich tries to clinch but Tran is having none of it.
Grigorovich misses with a kick to the body.
Tran tries for a takedown but Grigorovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tran.
Tran is standing up over Grigorovich. Grigorovich looks to escape but Tran dives into side control.
Tran controlling the position.
Grigorovich is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tran taking a breather here.
Grigorovich pushes Tran away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tran gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tran stands up and beckons Grigorovich to his feet.
Grigorovich misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tran!
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cong Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Grigorovich instigates a clinch.
Grigorovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran has double underhooks.
Grigorovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grigorovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grigorovich breaks from the clinch.
Tran just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Tran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tran shoots in but Grigorovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Grigorovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
Grigorovich throws a front kick aimed at Tran's knee but Tran avoids it well.
Tran takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tran.
Grigorovich darts in trying to clinch
letting Tran counter with a right hand.
Tran slips a straight right by Grigorovich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Grigorovich misses its intended target.
Grigorovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorovich is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nail Grigorovich.
I think Grigorovich 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 for Cong Tran!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nail Grigorovich!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nail Grigorovich!
Nail Grigorovich wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Zradomia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baba Zradomia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Baba Zradomia has been cut.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Zradomia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Zradomia avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Good shot there by Hardy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Zradomia prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Zradomia pulls guard successfully.
Hardy won't allow Zradomia to sweep him here.
Hardy tries to stand but Zradomia is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zradomia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zradomia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Zradomia ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Zradomia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Zradomia is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zradomia is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zradomia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zradomia has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Hardy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to circle away but Zradomia has him pinned against the cage.
Zradomia pulls guard successfully.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zradomia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zradomia seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zradomia is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hardy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zradomia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zradomia has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zradomia prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Zradomia tries to tie him up.
Zradomia has picked Hardy up - he's going for a ride! Zradomia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zradomia on the ground.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Zradomia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hardy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zradomia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hardy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zradomia working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hardy has left one of his arms exposed and Zradomia doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hardy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baba Zradomia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Throttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Ben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Throttle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Throttle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ben's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ben is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Throttle trying to control but Ben is working from the bottom.
Throttle advances position into side control!
Throttle throws an elbow but Ben slips to the side and avoids it well.
Throttle decides to stand back up. Throttle steps back and let's Ben get back to his feet.
Ben is looking to clinch.
Throttle lands with an overhand left.
Throttle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ben if he has to take too many more of those.
Ben fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ben tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Throttle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ben just leaning against Throttle, taking a breather.
Throttle is pushing Ben up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Throttle finds it's target.
Throttle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Throttle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ben counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ben with a poor takedown
and Throttle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Throttle.
Ben breaks the clinch.
Throttle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ben scores with a one two! Throttle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Dick Throttle has been cut.
Throttle tries for a takedown but Ben sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dani Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Throttle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Throttle's waist but Throttle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ben off to one side.
Ben tries to clinch up but Throttle circles away and keeps his distance.
Ben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ben moves to clinch but Throttle breaks away
and Throttle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Throttle shoots in but Ben avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben moves into the clinch successfully.
Throttle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ben avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ben keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Throttle's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Throttle.
Throttle gets control of Ben's arms and successfully pulls guard. Throttle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Throttle is wriggling around but Ben manages to pass to half guard.
Ben is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben is working for an americana but Throttle has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ben was thinking about the submission.
Ben wants to control from the top but Throttle keeps moving.
Ben is breathing heavily.
Ben slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Throttle.
Throttle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ben is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ben passes into side control, despite Throttle's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Throttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Throttle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Throttle moves out of range of the strikes.
Throttle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Throttle tries to clinch but Ben is having none of it.
Throttle forces Ben back against the cage and clinches.
Throttle tries to pull guard but Ben holds him up against the cage and eventually Throttle drops back down to his feet.
Throttle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben dives in and grabs Throttle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Throttle pushes down on Ben's head and hops out.
Throttle shoots in for a takedown but Ben shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ben as Throttle shoots in.
Dani Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Throttle.
Ben 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Throttle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ben advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ben not doing much here.
Ben seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Throttle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Throttle.
Ben blocks the strikes from Throttle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Throttle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Throttle is trying to maintain the position but Ben is very close to passing his half guard.
Ben is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Throttle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Throttle wants to control but Ben is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ben in particular looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Throttle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ben is trying to defend but Throttle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Throttle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ben keeps working.
Ben wants to control the action here but instead Throttle manages to pass to full mount!
Ben is looking to get to half guard.
Throttle controlling from the full mount.
Throttle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ben is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben trying to control but Throttle is working from the bottom.
Throttle wants to sweep but no luck.
Ben trying to control the position from guard on top but Throttle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Throttle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Throttle striking off his back but it's not causing Ben any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dani Ben will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Throttle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Throttle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ben sprawls well. Ben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Throttle gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben tries to clinch but Throttle moves out of range.
Throttle shoots in but Ben avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Throttle moves into the clinch successfully.
Ben trying to stall but Throttle improves his position.
Ben can't break the clinch.
Throttle lands a body punch.
Ben fails to pull guard.
Throttle tries for a takedown but Ben manages to get underhooks.
Dani Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Throttle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Throttle misses the shot to the body.
Ben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Throttle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ben scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dick Throttle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ben wants to take a breather but Throttle is having none of it.
Throttle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ben is working away from the top position though.
Ben with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Throttle's head.
Ben seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben trying to control from half guard but Throttle is working away.
Throttle trying to hold on to Ben's head to control him but Ben postures up.
Throttle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ben is staying active.
Throttle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Throttle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben moves out of range as Throttle throws a body kick.
Throttle is looking to clinch but Ben is avoiding it.
Ben wants to clinch up but Throttle keeps it at a distance.
Throttle misses with a takedown attempt - Ben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ben doesn't manage to clinch there - Throttle circles away.
Throttle swats away the attempt to clinch by Ben.
Ben misses with an uppercut. Throttle saw that one coming.
Dani Ben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Throttle throws a leg kick
and Ben counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Throttle is keeping the position for now.
Throttle is adopting a defensive guard.
Throttle controls Ben momentarily but Ben frees himself.
Ben gets to his feet - Throttle follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben doesn't manage to clinch there - Throttle circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dani Ben showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ben 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 for Dani Ben!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dani Ben!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dani Ben!
Dani Ben wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksa Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksa Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Jankovic.
Jankovic thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jankovic shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jankovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jankovic fails to move to back control.
Jankovic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jankovic throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jankovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jankovic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Jankovic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones trying to control the position but Jankovic manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Jankovic throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jankovic.
Jankovic is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Jankovic keeps control of the position.
Jankovic misses with an elbow to the head.
Jankovic avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jankovic controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Jankovic to control.
Jankovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Jankovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jankovic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jankovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jankovic gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksa Jankovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jankovic slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination. Jankovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Aleksa Jankovic has been cut.
Jack Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Jankovic is looking to clinch.
Jankovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones throws a series of punches but Jankovic avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick.
Jankovic is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Jankovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Jankovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksa Jankovic.
Jankovic is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jankovic drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jankovic's guard.
Jankovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksa Jankovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones scores with a jab. Jankovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Jankovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Jankovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
Jankovic tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jankovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jankovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones with a hook.
Jankovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Jankovic backpedaling.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jankovic clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to break free but Jankovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic looking to stall.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Jankovic has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankovic pulls guard successfully.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Jankovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksa Jankovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankovic counters by clinching up.
Jankovic has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Jankovic keeps him there for the moment.
Jankovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jankovic breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Jankovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jankovic throws a head kick that misses.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones cracks Jankovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jankovic closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Jankovic pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksa Jankovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
Jankovic is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jankovic shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankovic dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jankovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jankovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jankovic counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jankovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to break free but Jankovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Jankovic has him pinned against the cage.
Jankovic lands a knee to the body.
Jankovic tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Jankovic won't allow it.
Jankovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones throws a right hand that Jankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankovic also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jankovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jankovic.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jankovic jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Jankovic.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic fails to land the takedown.
Jankovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jankovic backs up against the cage.
Jankovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jankovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jankovic off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jankovic is defended easily by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a combination
and Jankovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jack Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Jones!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jack Jones!
Jack Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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