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HFC 120 Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvan Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fraizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvan Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Fraizer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fraizer.
Fraizer misses with a few strikes there.
Fraizer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Four feints and as Fraizer raises his hands in defense, Four changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Four trying to control but Fraizer is working from the bottom.
Four makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Four prevents Fraizer from getting back to his feet.
Fraizer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fraizer is trying to keep Four in close.
Four looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Four's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fraizer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Four manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fraizer on his heels. He'll look to pass Fraizer's guard now, I'm sure.
Four cracks Fraizer with a solid left hand.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Four working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fraizer's head.
Four sitting in guard here, content to control.
Four with a flurry of punches that miss.
Four seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Four 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer controls Four momentarily but Four frees himself.
Four won't allow Fraizer to sweep him here.
Four showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fraizer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Four. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jarvan Four.
Fraizer swings for the body but Four moves out of range.
Fraizer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraizer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fraizer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Four is fending him off so far but Fraizer persists. Nope, Four circles away and we're back to standing.
Fraizer throws a head kick that Four semi-blocks.
Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Four fails with the takedown.
Four is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four feints and as Fraizer raises his hands in defense, Four changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Four wants to control from the top but Fraizer keeps moving.
Fraizer is trying to keep Four in close.
Fraizer keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jarvan Four just wasn't active enough.
Fraizer takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Fraizer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fraizer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Four but Four pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fraizer throws a body punch but Four moves out of range.
Four shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fraizer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fraizer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Four connects with a decent elbow.
Fraizer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Four wants to control but Fraizer is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fraizer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Four landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraizer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fraizer tries to kick Four off but Four keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fraizer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Four.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarvan Four will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Four takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Fraizer.
Four fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fraizer avoids it really well and circles away.
Fraizer lands with a good body shot.
Fraizer throws a sloppy head kick and Four moves out of range easily.
Marc Fraizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Four was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Four is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fraizer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Four trying to control the action but Fraizer is working from the bottom.
Fraizer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraizer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Four lands an elbow.
Fraizer tries to bench press Four off him but Four keeps the position.
Four scores with a couple of short elbows.
Four sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fraizer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fraizer is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fraizer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Four works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Four wants to stand but Fraizer has his arm trapped.
Four tries to move to mount but Fraizer blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four working the head with strikes.
Four tries to stand but Fraizer is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fraizer tries to improve position but can't.
Fraizer is not content to let Four control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraizer is letting Four control him for a moment.
Four scores with punches from side control.
Fraizer taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Four prevents Fraizer from improving his position.
Four sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fraizer defending well though.
Four is just content to waste time from the top position. Fraizer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Four throws a big right hand that misses.
Four in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fraizer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fraizer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four looking to pass the guard.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
Fraizer pushes Four off and gets back to his feet.
Fraizer tries for a takedown but Four sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fraizer throws a head kick but Four moves out of range.
Fraizer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Four decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fraizer's guard.
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!
Four looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvan Four dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fraizer misses with a low kick.
Fraizer tries for a takedown but Four sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Four looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Four throwing shots but Fraizer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four is thwarting Fraizer's attempts to control the position.
Four working the head and body with strikes.
Fraizer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Four scores with a couple of nice shots.
Four wants to take a breather but Fraizer is having none of it.
Fraizer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fraizer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Four there.
Fraizer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Four scores with a couple of nice shots.
Four is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fraizer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Four perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Four not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Four is looking to advance position but Fraizer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fraizer is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Jarvan Four wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Four manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fraizer on his heels. He'll look to pass Fraizer's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraizer being controlled here, momentarily.
Four lands a couple of digs.
Fraizer wants to stand up but Four is controlling him.
Four is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four passes Fraizer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Four working the head and body with strikes.
Four winds up and cracks Fraizer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Four lands a nice short elbow.
Fraizer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Four stops Fraizer from getting back to his feet.
Fraizer is looking to improve his position.
Fraizer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four 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.
Four is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Four working over Fraizer with some ground and pound. Fraizer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Four content to control rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraizer is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Four working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Four in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvan Four showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Four, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvan Four!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokenhizer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shields sprawls well initially but Stokenhizer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Stokenhizer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shields is trying to stand back up but Stokenhizer is controlling him
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Stokenhizer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields tries to get to full guard but Stokenhizer has control of the leg.
Shields tries to kick Stokenhizer off but Stokenhizer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stokenhizer stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Stokenhizer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stokenhizer.
Shields gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stokenhizer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stokenhizer keeping hold of Shields's head, controlling as best he can.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stokenhizer defending well though.
Shields looks to land a strike but Stokenhizer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields postures up in Stokenhizer's guard and throws a big left but Stokenhizer blocks it.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stokenhizer wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Shields throws a strike but Stokenhizer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to stand up but Stokenhizer is controlling him.
Shields 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.
Shields wants to hit a switch here but Stokenhizer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shields there!
Shields is just holding on here. Stokenhizer manages to take his back.
Good control from Stokenhizer.
Let's hope that Stokenhizer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shields tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer controls the position.
Shields wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Shields right now.
Shields trying to control the hands but Stokenhizer breaks the grip.
Stokenhizer controls the position.
Stokenhizer has the hooks in. Shields is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokenhizer has good solid back control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hanz Stokenhizer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Stokenhizer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stokenhizer.
Shields wants a takedown.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokenhizer is defending well.
Stokenhizer lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Shields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokenhizer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stokenhizer with a knee to the head.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stokenhizer scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokenhizer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shields has closed the distance and engaged Stokenhizer in a clinch.
Stokenhizer with a knee to the head.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stokenhizer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokenhizer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields punching from the bottom.
Shields trying to hold on to Stokenhizer's head to control him but Stokenhizer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Hanz Stokenhizer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields wants to hit a switch here but Stokenhizer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shields there!
Shields tries to improve his position but instead Stokenhizer has taken his back!
Stokenhizer controlling from the back.
Stokenhizer is hanging on to Shields's back as he tries to escape.
Shields wants to control his opponent's hands but Stokenhizer gets his hands free.
Shields is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer controls the position.
Stokenhizer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shields is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stokenhizer gets his way!
Shields trying to control the hands but Stokenhizer won't let him.
Shields is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer not allowing Shields to control his hands.
Shields is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer lands a brutal head kick. Shields looks out on his feet and Stokenhizer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hanz Stokenhizer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Crusoe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Crusoe's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryan stays in close to Crusoe's body and controls the position.
Crusoe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ryan is trying to drag Crusoe to the mat but Crusoe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crusoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crusoe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Crusoe stalls from top position.
Crusoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crusoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crusoe wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his arm.
Crusoe trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Crusoe is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crusoe is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Crusoe is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crusoe pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crusoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Crusoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crusoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinson Crusoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. Crusoe is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in Crusoe's guard.
Crusoe controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Crusoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crusoe, not yet.
Crusoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crusoe controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan pushes down on Crusoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Crusoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crusoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crusoe working a defensive guard here.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Crusoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Crusoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryan's knee momentarily.
Crusoe closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Crusoe pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crusoe leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crusoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan did well to prevent Crusoe getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crusoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crusoe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crusoe.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Crusoe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson Crusoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryan.
Crusoe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crusoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crusoe trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Crusoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinson Crusoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Crusoe on that attempt.
Crusoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Crusoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crusoe's guard.
Crusoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Crusoe is defending well.
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crusoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crusoe keeps working.
Crusoe being controlled for a moment.
Crusoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crusoe wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Crusoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crusoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Crusoe sneaks out the side door and pushes Ryan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crusoe did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crusoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Crusoe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Crusoe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Robinson Crusoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe misses with a head shot.
Crusoe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crusoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ryan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robinson Crusoe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crusoe, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinson Crusoe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Maye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. 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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26
159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolai Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Maye!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Maye does no damage.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ketchum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ketchum lunges at Maye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maye's hand.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the head.
Maye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ketchum catches Maye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ketchum lands a nice shot that snaps Maye's head back.
Ketchum lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Ketchum misses.
Maye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Maye misses.
Ketchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Ketchum catches Maye right on the button with a cross.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maye scores with a leg kick.
Ketchum connects with a body shot that sends Maye's belly button to the back.
Maye needs to keep his hands up - Ketchum had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maye takes one to the chin there.
Ketchum lands a nice shot to the body.
Maye throws a jab when Ketchum was well out of range.
Ketchum with a nice cross.
Ketchum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maye has time to react.
Ketchum avoids a kick to the body.
Maye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ketchum connects with a jab.
Ketchum avoids the body shot from Maye.
Maye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Ketchum lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Ketchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ketchum.
Ketchum lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Maye does no damage.
Ketchum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maye backs up against the cage.
Maye throws a right hand that Ketchum ducks under and follows up with a left that Ketchum also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ketchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maye doesn't seem bothered though.
Ketchum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ketchum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maye needs to keep his hands up - Ketchum had a free shot at his head there.
Maye tries to move into range but Ketchum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maye takes one on the button.
Maye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ketchum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ketchum with a nice cross.
Ketchum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ketchum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maye moves away.
Ketchum throws a hook to the side of Maye's head but Maye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maye shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ketchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maye dodges the punch combination from Ketchum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ketchum avoids the head kick by Maye.
A slow jab from Ketchum misses its intended target.
Ketchum works the jab nicely.
Ketchum lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Maye tenderised Ketchum's leg. Ketchum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maye misses with a looping right.
Maye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ketchum.
Ketchum misses with an uppercut. Maye saw that one coming.
Maye lands with a right hand.
Maye thows a body kick. Ketchum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ketchum lands with a good body shot.
Ketchum throws a right and a left that Maye avoids nicely.
Ketchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ketchum lands a really nice looking cross but Maye seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketchum lands the left hand.
Maye throws a head kick but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum walks into a straight right hand from Maye.
Ketchum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ketchum throws a shot to the body.
Ketchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Ketchum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ketchum lands with a nice body punch.
Ketchum lands a slapping body shot.
Maye throws a nice head kick!
Maye looks winded!
Maye takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ketchum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ketchum works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ketchum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Ketchum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ketchum scores with a shot to the body.
Ketchum lands with a nice body punch.
Ketchum throws a combination. Maye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ketchum with a nice cross.
Ketchum throws a jab when Maye was well out of range.
Maye slips a jab and a cross from Ketchum.
Jab from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickolai Ketchum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ketchum thows a body shot but no joy.
Maye throws a head kick but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketchum sizes up Maye with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maye looks to score with a jab to the body but Ketchum is just out of range.
Ketchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum throws a series of punches but Maye moves out of range.
Ketchum scores with the left hand. Maye knows he should have avoided that one.
Maye dodges the punch combination from Ketchum.
Maye throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ketchum finds it's way round the side to connect with Maye's head.
Ketchum throws a series of strikes that have Maye backpedaling.
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Maye avoids it well.
Maye misses with a body kick.
Ketchum lands a jab to the head.
Ketchum misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maye. Ketchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum takes a swing at Maye's ribcage but misses.
Maye sizes up Ketchum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ketchum throws a lazy right hand but Maye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum scores with a nice strike.
Ketchum scores with a nice head shot.
Ketchum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketchum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Ketchum misses.
Ketchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ketchum throws a hook to the side of Maye's head but Maye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maye staying out of range there.
Maye misses the shot to the body.
Maye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ketchum.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maye.
Maye takes one to the side of the head.
Ketchum slips a jab and a cross from Maye.
Ketchum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands with an overhand left.
Maye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maye thows a body shot but no joy.
Ketchum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maye.
Ketchum tests Maye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ketchum throws out the jab.
Ketchum scores with a nice right hand.
Maye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maye is breathing heavily.
Ketchum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ketchum misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ketchum.
Ketchum lands the left hand.
Maye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ketchum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketchum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ketchum tries to bum rush Maye with a series of wild strikes but Maye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Ketchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ketchum misses with a wild body shot.
Maye throws a series of punches but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maye manages to avoid it.
Maye misses with a wild body shot.
Maye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
Ketchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maye manages to avoid it.
Nickolai Ketchum is winning the standup battle so far.
Ketchum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maye might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ketchum has got the better of the exchanges.
Maye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Maye. Those never looked like landing.
Ketchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maye circles away quickly and effectively.
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Maye avoids it well.
Maye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ketchum lands with a straight right. Maye didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Ketchum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maye needs to keep his hands up - Ketchum had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Ketchum.
Ketchum misses with a few strikes there.
Ketchum throws a series of punches but Maye moves out of range.
Maye lands a head kick. Ketchum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Ketchum does it's job there.
Ketchum lands a lovely overhand right.
Maye swinging wildly here.
Ketchum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maye under the eye.
Maye throws a sloppy head kick and Ketchum moves out of range easily.
Ketchum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maye's head.
Maye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maye misses with a body kick.
Maye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maye walks into a jab.
Ketchum lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum lands a jab.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ketchum tests Maye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ketchum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ketchum throws a nice looking combination but Maye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ketchum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ketchum connects with the punch.
Ketchum connects with a single shot there.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maye throws a shot from downtown. Ketchum moves away and avoids it.
Maye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ketchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum throws out a powerful jab.
Maye thumps Ketchum with a low kick.
Ketchum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maye can do to turn this around?
Maye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ketchum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ketchum digs a good hook to Maye's body.
Maye tries a head kick but it misses.
Ketchum takes a swing at Maye's ribcage but misses.
Ketchum swings for the body but Maye moves out of range.
Maye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ketchum works Maye's body with a nice hook.
Ketchum tests Maye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maye throws a body kick that misses.
Ketchum dips to his left and cracks Maye with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Ketchum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ketchum misses with a body shot.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the head.
Nickolai Ketchum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ketchum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ketchum.
Ketchum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ketchum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ketchum moves out of range as Maye throws a body kick.
Ketchum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maye misses with a straight left.
Maye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maye's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ketchum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maye throws a head kick that misses.
Ketchum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ketchum cracks Maye with a good jab.
Maye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Ketchum.
Ketchum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ketchum cracks Maye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ketchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maye doesn't seem bothered though.
Ketchum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketchum swinging wildly here.
Ketchum digs a good hook to Maye's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolai Ketchum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ketchum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolai Ketchum!
Nickolai Ketchum looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Для России и моего родного города Moskau я сражаться за 
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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32
193 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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36
189 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Thiago!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
Rave scores with a takedown into Thiago's guard.
Rave won't allow Thiago to sweep him here.
Thiago working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rave accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thiago is trying to keep Rave in close.
Rave trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Thiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rave gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thiago has an active guard here but Rave has managed to pass into half guard.
Thiago has hold of Rave's hands but Rave slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave 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.
Rave is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rave missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rave throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Rave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rave 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.
Rave passes to full mount!
Thiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rave dominating with strikes here.
Rave cracks Thiago with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Rave!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Rave thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Huang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Special Agent Huang kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Huang struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
135 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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36
148 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lemieux lands a jab to Huang's midsection.
Huang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemieux throws a head kick that Huang semi-blocks.
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Huang misses.
Lemieux cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lemieux swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huang wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Lemieux.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
Good work by Huang as he checks the leg kick.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Huang.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Huang walks into a jab.
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Huang misses
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huang.
Huang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemieux quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux punching from the bottom.
Huang wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Huang prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Huang blocks the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to control but Huang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Lemieux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huang wanted to stand there but Lemieux had control of the position.
Lemieux seems keen to control Huang's posture.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Huang frees his head nicely. Oh but Lemieux has switched to an armbar! Huang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Ron Lemieux 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes into the arena with Kronos - Bloodtower blaring out of the sound system. 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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269 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noitalahti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maria is able to avoid easily.
Noitalahti is looking to land body kicks.
Noitalahti delivers a nice body kick.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti misses with a few strikes there.
Noitalahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Noitalahti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noitalahti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noitalahti throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
Noitalahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riku Noitalahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti throws a lazy head kick
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick
and Noitalahti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Noitalahti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Maria misses.
Maria walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti throws a series of punches but Maria moves out of range.
A head kick by Maria misses
and Noitalahti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noitalahti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti looks to throw a body kick
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti lands with a good body shot.
Noitalahti throws a big shot that misses.
Noitalahti scores with a head kick. Maria tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Noitalahti throws a jab when Maria was well out of range.
Maria lands a front kick.
Noitalahti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria with a hook.
Noitalahti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maria moves out of range as Noitalahti strikes.
Noitalahti misses the body punch
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maria as he connects with a hook.
Noitalahti misses with the combination.
Maria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noitalahti throws a shot from downtown. Maria moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti catches Maria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noitalahti pushes Maria away with a front kick.
Noitalahti connects with the punch.
Noitalahti misses with a hook
and Maria counters with a crisp one two that drops Noitalahti! Maria thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Noitalahti to his feet! Noitalahti is in big trouble!
Maria misses with a head kick.
Noitalahti throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noitalahti slips under a jab from Maria.
Maria misses with an uppercut.
Noitalahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that round.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noitalahti avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Noitalahti thuds a left hand into Maria's body.
Joaquim Maria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noitalahti just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maria crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Noitalahti - the referee stops the clock and Maria gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Noitalahti. Maria manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noitalahti works Maria's body with a nice hook.
Noitalahti tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria avoids a kick to the body.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Noitalahti.
Maria takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maria moves away from the strike by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noitalahti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maria manages to avoid it.
Noitalahti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
Noitalahti moves out of range of the leg kick from Maria.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
Noitalahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Noitalahti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maria doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noitalahti throws out the jab.
Noitalahti throws a shot from downtown. Maria moves away and avoids it.
Maria fakes the leg kick and cracks Noitalahti in the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maria here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noitalahti swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti is looking to land body kicks.
Noitalahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Noitalahti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Maria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti misses with a hook. Maria ducked under it nicely.
Oooooh!!! Maria has knocked Noitalahti down with a huge combo! Maria steps away and waves a wobbly Noitalahti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Noitalahti is rocked!
It looks like Riku Noitalahti has been cut.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noitalahti misses with a body kick.
Noitalahti throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
Maria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noitalahti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses
and Maria counters with a nice uppercut.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noitalahti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Noitalahti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Maria.
Noitalahti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noitalahti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Noitalahti throws a shot from downtown. Maria moves away and avoids it.
Noitalahti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noitalahti. Noitalahti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noitalahti throws a lazy head kick
and Maria counters with a head kick that drops Noitalahti to the mat! Noitalahti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Noitalahti is still on wobbly legs! Can Maria finish him?
Noitalahti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maria connects with a stiff jab that staggers Noitalahti - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joaquim Maria!
Joaquim Maria is the new heavyweight champion!
Joaquim Maria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes to the cage accompanied by Street Dreams - Hollywood Undead. Kingston has chosen Sean Kingston- Fire Burning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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322 lbs
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36
295 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Sagat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat lands a head kick. Kingston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sean Kingston has been cut.
Sagat moves into the clinch.
Kingston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sagat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagat misses with a two punch combination.
Sagat lands a head kick that stumbles Kingston and the fighters go to the mat.
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sagat!
Sagat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kingston looking to finish with strikes here!
Kingston landing punches.
Kingston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sagat is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throwing strikes here but Sagat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kingston landing strikes from the mount.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the head.
Sagat is squirming around, avoiding Kingston's attempts to control the action.
Sagat tries to buck Kingston off but he can't manage it.
Kingston with the ground and pound from mount.
Sagat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kingston raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sagat is in a horrible position here. Kingston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like O Sagat has been cut.
Kingston tries to control but Sagat wriggling away.
Kingston won't let Sagat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Kingston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kingston scoring with strikes but Sagat is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Sagat really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Kingston landing shots from mount.
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!
Kingston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sagat is rocked!
O Sagat's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kingston! Sagat is hurt baaadly! Kingston is firing away with more strikes - Sagat is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Kingston!
Sean Kingston is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sean Kingston waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.
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