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CCF 94: Hara vs. Taylor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
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, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic looks to land a combination but Pitney avoids it well.
Pitney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavicevic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pavicevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavicevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pavicevic tries to pass to full mount but Pitney defends it.
Pavicevic throwing shots but Pitney is blocking nicely.
Pitney tries to roll over but Pavicevic keeps him under control.
Pitney trying to control from the bottom.
Pitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavicevic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavicevic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
Pavicevic postures up in Pitney's guard and throws a big left but Pitney blocks it.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
Pavicevic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pitney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pitney has escaped and now he's on top!
Pavicevic is trying to keep Pitney in close.
Pitney is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavicevic has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavicevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pitney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pavicevic working for a triangle but Pitney defends it easily.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to prevent any damage.
Pitney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pitney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavicevic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic wants to sweep here but Pitney controlling him for the moment.
Pavicevic looking to control.
Pitney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pitney trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pavicevic controls Pitney momentarily but Pitney frees himself.
Pitney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pavicevic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pavicevic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pavicevic!
Pavicevic wants to control but Pitney is keeping him busy.
Pavicevic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pavicevic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pitney tries to bench press Pavicevic off him but Pavicevic keeps the position.
Pavicevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pavicevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavicevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leko Pavicevic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pavicevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitney.
Pavicevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitney.
A leg kick checked by Pitney.
Pitney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavicevic counters with a left and a right that stings Pitney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitney blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavicevic as Pitney tries to tie him up.
Pavicevic has clasped his hands together around Pitney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pitney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavicevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavicevic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pitney is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavicevic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pavicevic but great work by Pitney.
Pitney decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitney fails with the takedown
and Pavicevic counters with a takedown into side control.
Leko Pavicevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Pitney.
Pavicevic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pitney's legs.
Pitney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pavicevic.
Pavicevic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitney is looking to escape.
Pitney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pitney is now in Pavicevic's guard. A big mistake from Pavicevic there, giving up the dominant position!
Pavicevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitney preventing the sweep.
Pitney trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pitney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavicevic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pitney wants to get up but he can't break Pavicevic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pavicevic is proving hard to escape from.
Pavicevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavicevic keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leko Pavicevic 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!
Pitney shoots in for a double leg but Pavicevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavicevic throws a right hand that Pitney ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitney also avoids with ease.
Pavicevic misses with a few strikes there.
Pitney fails with the takedown
and Pavicevic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pitney!
Pavicevic is working for a guillotine from mount but Pitney frees his head quite easily.
Pitney is squirming around, avoiding Pavicevic's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic goes for an armbar but Pitney turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pitney.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to his closed guard and prevents Pitney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but instead Pavicevic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but Pavicevic is having none of it.
Pavicevic trying to control but Pitney is working from the bottom.
Pitney keeping full guard, as Pavicevic tries to pass.
Pitney wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitney!
Pavicevic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pitney's best efforts.
Pavicevic moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitney trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavicevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitney won't allow Pavicevic to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavicevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavicevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitney.
Pitney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pavicevic keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavicevic has wrist control.
Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pitney is aware though and is defending well.
Pavicevic working for a triangle but Pitney defends it easily.
Pavicevic is looking for a triangle but Pitney pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitney wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to his closed guard and prevents Pitney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitney won't allow Pavicevic to sweep him here.
Eddie Pitney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitney manages to get himself to full guard.
Pitney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavicevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavicevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavicevic wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pavicevic pushes down on Pitney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leko Pavicevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavicevic, 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 for Leko Pavicevic!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Leko Pavicevic!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Leko Pavicevic!
Leko Pavicevic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ming Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tancev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young misses with a right hand
and Tancev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tancev just misses with a punch to the body.
Young blocks a jab.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Tancev misses the jab.
Tancev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Young misses with a hook
and Tancev counters with a nice body shot.
Tancev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young misses with an uppercut. Tancev saw that one coming.
Tancev is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Young throws a hook but Tancev blocks it.
Tancev tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Tancev scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tancev moves out of range as Young strikes.
Tancev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Tancev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young lands a jab to Tancev's midsection.
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tancev parries the strikes from Young easily there. Young is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tancev to escape.
Young in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tancev tries to improve position but can't.
Tancev manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Young missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tancev is positioning himself well to prevent Young advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tancev trying to control here.
Young passes into side control, despite Tancev's attempt to control the position.
Young looks up at the clock and then as Tancev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Young smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tancev manages to get back to half guard.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tancev keeps working.
Young throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tancev to regain full guard.
Young won't allow Tancev to sweep him here.
Tancev pulls Young in to control the position.
Tancev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tancev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tancev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young throws a big right hand that misses.
Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Young working some strikes from top position.
Tancev has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Nemanja Tancev has been cut.
Tancev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Young works over Tancev with some ground and pound from guard.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Tancev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tancev is rocked!
Young gets to his feet and stands over Tancev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tancev felt that one! Young unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tancev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ming Young!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Dragon Punch! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
Xiao Long Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Li.
Li misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Li throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Li cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Thompson won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson jumps guard but Li stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a takedown into guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Li pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson trying to move into half guard but instead Li has managed to sweep!
Li preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
Li works his way into side control.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Li trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Li might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thompson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson is not content to let Li control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Li with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Thompson trying to hold on to Li's head to control him but Li postures up.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xiao Long Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Li lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Li darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Li swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Li throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Li throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiao Long Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Li.
Li looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Li.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Li.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Li tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li blocks a body shot from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson decides to pull guard.
Thompson strikes from his own guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiao Long Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Li.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Thompson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Billy Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson passes to side control.
Li manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Li wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Li is concentrating on defense, preventing Thompson from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li's head.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Li trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Li manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Li looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Li is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson tries to control but Li wriggling away.
Li sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Xiao Long Li!
Xiao Long Li wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Xiao Long Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brett Aarons has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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200 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus gets a double leg takedown into Aarons's guard.
Aarons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barakus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aarons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aarons tries to get out of the position.
Barakus advances position into side control!
Aarons wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barakus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aarons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aarons is trying to buck Barakus off.
Barakus tries for a kimura but Aarons is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aarons looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barakus gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aarons is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barakus lets go of the hold and Aarons can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kj Barakus!
A victorious Kj Barakus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Mendazedora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Mendazedora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Mendazedora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendazedora works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Dam.
Mendazedora checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendazedora checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Dam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendazedora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendazedora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendazedora. That's going to slow Van Dam down.
Van Dam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendazedora.
Mendazedora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Dam's calf.
Van Dam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendazedora.
Van Dam throws a hook but Mendazedora avoids it easily.
Mendazedora connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendazedora throws a low kick but Van Dam moves out of range easily.
Van Dam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendazedora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Dam lands a nice shot that snaps Mendazedora's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Dam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hugo Mendazedora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Van Dam.
Mendazedora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Dam checks it well.
Van Dam misses with a looping left.
Van Dam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dam looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendazedora is just out of range.
Van Dam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendazedora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendazedora ducks under a wild hook from Van Dam.
Van Dam looks to land a right hand but Mendazedora moved out of range.
Van Dam throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendazedora.
Van Dam misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Van Dam misses its intended target.
Van Dam misses with a takedown attempt - Mendazedora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Dam misses with a left hand
and Mendazedora counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendazedora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mendazedora. Van Dam shrugs it off though.
Van Dam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendazedora delivers a nice body kick.
Van Dam looks winded!
Van Dam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendazedora.
Mendazedora delivers a nice body kick.
Mendazedora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendazedora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Dam stuns Mendazedora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Dam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Dam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendazedora.
Van Dam throws a chopping leg kick but Mendazedora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Mendazedora tenderised Van Dam's leg. Van Dam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Dam misses with a wild body shot.
Van Dam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Dam throws a leg kick
and Mendazedora finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mendazedora slips under a jab.
Van Dam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mendazedora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendazedora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendazedora connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendazedora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendazedora scores with a head kick. Van Dam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Dam misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Dam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendazedora can pounce on him.
Mendazedora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora scores with a leg kick.
Mendazedora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Mendazedora slams his shin into Van Dam's torso.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Dam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendazedora cracks the inside of Van Dam's front leg.
Van Dam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Dam takes a swing at Mendazedora's ribcage but misses.
Mendazedora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dam.
Van Dam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Dam throws a body punch but Mendazedora moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendazedora.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Van Dam with that takedown attempt.
Van Dam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mendazedora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendazedora scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendazedora misses with a head kick.
Van Dam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Dam is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mendazedora is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Van Dam.
Van Dam looks to land a right hand but Mendazedora moved out of range.
Van Dam misses with a leg kick
and Mendazedora counters with a big head kick but Van Dam shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mendazedora.
Mendazedora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Dam checks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Dam might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mendazedora has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Dam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendazedora pinned against the cage. Mendazedora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Dam misses with a looping right.
Van Dam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mendazedora.
That kick from Mendazedora tenderised Van Dam's leg. Van Dam is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dam swings for the body but Mendazedora moves out of range.
Van Dam looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendazedora is just out of range.
Van Dam is breathing heavily.
Van Dam throws an overhand right that lands on Mendazedora's shoulder, as Mendazedora tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam misses with a straight left.
Mendazedora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Dam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendazedora defends it nicely.
Mendazedora throws a leg kick but Van Dam checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendazedora.
A big right from Van Dam misses.
Van Dam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendazedora gets full guard.
Mendazedora wants to stand but Van Dam is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam postures up in Mendazedora's guard and throws a big left but Mendazedora blocks it.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Mendazedora keeps moving.
Mendazedora wants to stand up but Van Dam is controlling him.
Van Dam looking to sit in guard and control but Mendazedora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Van Dam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendazedora has picked Van Dam up and slammed him! Van Dam can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendazedora manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Van Dam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Dam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendazedora counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mendazedora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Dam.
Mendazedora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Van Dam with that takedown attempt.
Hugo Mendazedora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Van Dam.
Van Dam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Dam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendazedora.
Van Dam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mendazedora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Van Dam is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Van Dam throws a low kick but Mendazedora avoids it.
Van Dam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Mendazedora tenderised Van Dam's leg. Van Dam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hugo Mendazedora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendazedora swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dam loads up on a big right hand but Mendazedora slips the punch.
Van Dam looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendazedora is just out of range.
Van Dam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendazedora.
The fighters circling - Van Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendazedora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dam misses with a hook. Mendazedora ducked under it nicely.
Van Dam looks for a takedown but Mendazedora sprawls well.
Mendazedora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dam.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Dam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendazedora as he jumps to the side.
Van Dam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendazedora avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Mendazedora dominated that second round.
That's time! Mendazedora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Dam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mendazedora.
Mendazedora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dam gets a double leg takedown into Mendazedora's guard.
Van Dam tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendazedora is retaining full guard.
Mendazedora wants to get back to his feet but Van Dam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendazedora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Dam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendazedora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Dam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dam postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendazedora is looking to stand up but Van Dam isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Dam won't allow Mendazedora to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugo Mendazedora wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Van Dam scores with a nice head shot.
Van Dam throws a hook to the side of Mendazedora's head but Mendazedora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Dam thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Dam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Van Dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora scores with a leg kick.
Mendazedora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dam.
Hugo Mendazedora is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dam throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendazedora.
Nice sprawl there from Mendazedora as Van Dam shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Dam is defended easily by Mendazedora.
Van Dam loads up on a big right hand but Mendazedora slips the punch.
Van Dam throws a hook but Mendazedora avoids it easily.
Mendazedora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendazedora lands a big head kick that sends Van Dam tumbling to the mat! Mendazedora takes a step backwards and waves Van Dam back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Van Dam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendazedora swivels and escapes.
Van Dam is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendazedora finish him?
Hugo Mendazedora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Van Dam.
Van Dam throws a right hand that misses
and Mendazedora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mendazedora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendazedora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendazedora leaves Van Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dam seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendazedora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from Van Dam misses.
Van Dam just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendazedora is looking to slow Van Dam down with leg kicks.
Van Dam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendazedora lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendazedora lands a leg kick that knocks Van Dam off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendazedora leaves Van Dam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dam throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendazedora counters with a thumping low kick.
Hugo Mendazedora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendazedora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Dam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mendazedora - the referee stops the clock and Van Dam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mendazedora. Van Dam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dam misses the target.
Mendazedora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendazedora connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Dam throws a right hand that misses
and Mendazedora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Mendazedora.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendazedora.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Mendazedora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendazedora, 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 for Hugo Mendazedora!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hugo Mendazedora!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hugo Mendazedora!
Hugo Mendazedora wins by unanimous decision!
Hugo Mendazedora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade comes to the cage accompanied by Good Rats. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincade but Kincade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kincade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kincade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kincade in his tracks.
Kincade throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Kincade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kincade, right into the meat.
Jones works Kincade's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kincade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a body shot.
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!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kincade momentarily.
Kincade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Kincade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kincade tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Kincade throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Kincade only half commits.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Kincade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Good work by Kincade as he checks the leg kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Kincade with a series of wild strikes but Kincade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kincade tries to clinch up.
Kincade misses with a wild body shot.
Kincade throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kincade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Kincade throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Kincade's head back.
Kincade checks a low kick from Jones.
Kincade throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones works Kincade's body with a nice hook.
Kincade scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones takes a swing at Kincade's ribcage but misses.
Kincade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Kincade is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Jones ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kincade clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kids Of The K-Hole. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
275 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad throws a hook to the side of Jelani's head but Jelani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jelani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jelani tries to bum rush Rad with a series of wild strikes but Rad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jelani throws a hook but Rad avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Jelani.
Rad throws an off balance right hand
and Jelani counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani moves out of range of the body kick from Rad.
Jelani gets tackled into the cage by Rad. Rad maintains the clinch.
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jelani avoids it.
Jelani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelani wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jelani.
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jelani avoids it.
Rad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jelani blocks it with crossed arms.
Rad tries to land knees in the clinch but Jelani avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rad.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Rad lands a shot to the body.
Rad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jelani's brow.
Jelani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kickin Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rad tries a knee to the head but Jelani blocks it.
Jelani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rad missing with knees to the body.
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jelani avoids it.
Rad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jelani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jelani avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani wants to take the fight to the mat but Rad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rad tries a body shot but Jelani blocks it.
Rad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jelani.
Rad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rad lands an elbow inside that Jelani shrugs off.
The cut above Jabari Jelani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jelani wants to take the fight to the mat but Rad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Rad.
Jabari Jelani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rad lands an elbow just above Jelani 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kickin Rad!
Kickin Rad retains his heavyweight title!
Kickin Rad gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ochoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mongtong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blackened. Ochoa has chosen Ice Cube - I Rep That West as his entrance music. Danny Ochoa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa connects with a jab.
Ochoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ochoa pushes Mongtong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ochoa misses with a knee strike.
Ochoa tries to work over Mongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ochoa manages to break the clinch.
Ochoa scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ochoa throws a combination that misses
and Mongtong counters with an outside leg kick.
Danny Ochoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Ochoa blocks the low kick.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mongtong on the side of the head.
Mongtong misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ochoa misses.
Ochoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mongtong takes one to the side of the head.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mongtong works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Mongtong tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochoa stuns Mongtong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mongtong moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Ochoa connects with a body shot that sends Mongtong's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa with a nice cross.
Ochoa loads up on a big right hand but Mongtong slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ochoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mongtong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mongtong lands a really nice looking cross but Ochoa seems unphased.
Mongtong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mongtong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Mongtong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongtong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa lands a jab to Mongtong's midsection.
Mongtong avoids the head kick by Ochoa.
Mongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ochoa misses.
Ochoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mongtong scores with a nice strike.
Mongtong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ochoa counters with a good low kick that Mongtong was not able to check.
Ochoa connects with a looping right hand.
Mongtong tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa jabs at Mongtong's body.
Ochoa throws a low kick but Mongtong avoids it.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mongtong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Mongtong is out of range.
Ochoa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mongtong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ochoa clobbers Mongtong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ochoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mongtong circles away quickly and effectively.
Ochoa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ochoa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ochoa tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mongtong blocks a jab.
Mongtong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Mongtong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mongtong throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
Mongtong lands a slapping body shot.
Ochoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mongtong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa throws a low kick but Mongtong avoids it.
Ochoa lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mongtong lands a glancing blow to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa takes a swing at Mongtong's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa is looking to slow Mongtong down with leg kicks.
Ochoa throws a low kick but Mongtong moves out of range easily.
A big right from Ochoa misses.
Mongtong misses with a straight right.
Mongtong jabs Ochoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mongtong moves out of range of the body kick from Ochoa.
Ochoa is looking to score with low kicks.
Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ochoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ochoa 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 Mongtong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mongtong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mongtong scores with a kick to the body.
Ochoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mongtong.
A low kick from Ochoa misses
and Mongtong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Mongtong moves away and avoids it.
Mongtong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mongtong. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mongtong throws a front kick aimed at Ochoa's knee but Ochoa avoids it well.
Ochoa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mongtong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ochoa doesn't seem phased though.
Ochoa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ochoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ochoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongtong can pounce on him.
Ochoa moves out of range as Mongtong throws a body kick.
Wong Mongtong is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ochoa.
Mongtong throws a wild body kick that Ochoa sees coming a mile off.
Mongtong scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mongtong staying out of range there.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongtong misses with a straight right.
Mongtong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ochoa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochoa lands a jab to the head.
Ochoa misses with a body shot.
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 Wong Mongtong will probably get the nod.
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.
Ochoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mongtong.
Ochoa thows a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Mongtong avoids it.
Mongtong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mongtong tries to work over Ochoa's front leg with a kick but Ochoa checks it.
Mongtong works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Mongtong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa throws a series of punches but Mongtong avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick.
Ochoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mongtong digs a good hook to Ochoa's body.
Mongtong blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ochoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut. Mongtong saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Mongtong blocks the leg kick.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mongtong manages to avoid it.
Mongtong slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Mongtong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mongtong avoids the body shot from Ochoa.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses.
Ochoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa scores with a jab. Mongtong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ochoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ochoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mongtong to score with a decent uppercut.
Ochoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongtong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ochoa thinking.
Ochoa tries to keep at a distance but Mongtong has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Mongtong.
Mongtong takes a shot to the head.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Mongtong blocks it.
Ochoa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ochoa is trying to break free.
Ochoa tries a body shot but Mongtong blocks it.
Ochoa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mongtong prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Ochoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongtong is defending well for now.
Ochoa blocks an elbow strike.
Ochoa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mongtong tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Mongtong back against the cage.
Ochoa blocks an elbow strike from Mongtong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa tries to land a knee to the head but Mongtong blocks with his arms.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ochoa throws an elbow but misses.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mongtong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ochoa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa is trying to break the clinch but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage.
Ochoa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mongtong scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Danny Ochoa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ochoa avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Ochoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongtong is defending well for now.
Mongtong blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mongtong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wong Mongtong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Danny Ochoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ochoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mongtong looks to land a body kick but Ochoa moved away.
Mongtong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Mongtong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ochoa throws an off balance right hand
and Mongtong counters with a stiff right hand.
Mongtong lands an overhand right.
Mongtong lands a big head kick that sends Ochoa tumbling to the mat! Mongtong takes a step backwards and waves Ochoa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ochoa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mongtong moves into the clinch successfully.
Ochoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Mongtong finish him?
Mongtong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mongtong missing with knees to the body.
Mongtong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ochoa avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Mongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongtong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ochoa is trying to pull guard but Mongtong has him pressed against the cage.
Mongtong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mongtong misses with a knee to the head.
Mongtong lands a big right hand that drops Ochoa! The killer instinct kicks in and Mongtong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mongtong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wong Mongtong made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Busy Signal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Signal comes into the arena with Busy Signal - Smoke Some High Grade blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pejro Karesky enters the cage!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Busy Signal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Signal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karesky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Signal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Signal advances position into side control!
Signal throws a strike aimed at the side of Karesky's head but Karesky avoids it well.
Signal controlling the position from side mount.
Signal throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Karesky works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky wants to get back to his feet.
Signal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karesky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Signal.
Signal winds up and cracks Karesky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Signal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Signal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Signal is looking for a kimura but Karesky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Signal to get the leverage.
Signal is looking to advance position but Karesky won't allow it.
Signal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karesky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Signal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karesky's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Signal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Signal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karesky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Signal uses his free foot to push down on Karesky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karesky.
Signal lands a big shot there that rocks Karesky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Signal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Signal dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Signal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Signal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Signal landing shots from mount.
Signal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Signal 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.
Signal connects with a bit shot that sees Karesky covering up! More strikes from Signal and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Signal is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busy Signal!
After winning the bout, Busy Signal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. Taylor has chosen Miseria Cantare - The Beginning as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hara moves away.
Hara closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Hara pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hara drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hara trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!
Hara is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taylor off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara is persistently looking for the submission but Taylor is defending it well.
Hara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hara misses with a punch to the head.
Hara trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control his opponent's hands but Hara gets his hands free.
Hara is looking to control Taylor but Taylor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hara connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Taylor to escape the 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!
Hara working for a choke but Taylor is defending well.
Hara missing with strikes.
Hara working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hara scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hara goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Hara pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Hara 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.
Hara looking for a sweep. Not yet Hara, not yet.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hara is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Hara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Hara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Hara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Jake Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor works over Hara's head and body with a nice combination.
Jake Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hara shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Taylor.
Hara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Hara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hara keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Hara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hara is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara gets full guard.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Hara trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hara won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Hara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Josh Hara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hara tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hara landing with the ground and pound.
Hara looking to pass the guard.
Hara throws a big right hand that misses.
Hara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hara.
Hara tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Hara forces his way into half guard.
Hara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Hara control the position.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hara.
Hara wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hara throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor is staying active underneath Hara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hara is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hara trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hara lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor has hold of Hara's hands but Hara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hara is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is staying active underneath Hara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Hara is very close to passing his half guard.
Hara decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Hara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hara misses with a few strikes there.
Hara misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hara tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Hara backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a jab. Hara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Hara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Hara!
Josh Hara very nearly forgot to thank ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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pop
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