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HFC Challengers 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Kelz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio's entrance music is Requiem for a dream. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 17 - 1 |
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192 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Kelz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Rio lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Anderson Kelz has been cut.
Kelz tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
A short right from Del Rio.
Del Rio manages to break the clinch.
Del Rio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kelz clinches with his opponent.
Del Rio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Rio decides to stand and escape the position.
Kelz throws a head kick that half lands.
Del Rio has Kelz up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kelz regains guard immediately.
Kelz looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelz working a defensive guard here.
Del Rio stands up from Kelz's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alberto Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelz has closed the distance and engaged Del Rio in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelz is looking to break free of the clinch but Del Rio has double underhooks.
Del Rio pulls guard.
Kelz wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Kelz looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Rio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelz sprawls well initially but Del Rio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Del Rio stands up out of the half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelz.
Nice takedown defense from Kelz. No joy for Del Rio on that attempt.
Del Rio moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelz blocks a head kick by Del Rio.
Del Rio moves into the clinch.
Del Rio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Kelz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Kelz back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio jumps guard and drags Kelz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Rio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kelz is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Del Rio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Kelz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Del Rio darts in and clinches Kelz up against the cage.
Kelz is looking to control Del Rio's arms but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelz has his back to the cage.
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kelz won't allow Del Rio to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson Kelz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Kelz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Rio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Del Rio wants to take a breather but Kelz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Del Rio.
Kelz keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.
Kelz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Rio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Kelz scores with a body shot.
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kelz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rio wants to control but Kelz is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio biding his time, controlling Kelz.
Kelz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelz staying busy and making it hard for Del Rio to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alberto Del Rio.
No luck for Del Rio with that takedown attempt.
Kelz has Del Rio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelz is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Kelz into the cage.
Kelz tries to pull guard but Del Rio won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio is stalling here.
Kelz wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Del Rio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Kelz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Del Rio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Del Rio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelz tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelz drops back down to his feet.
Del Rio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kelz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Rio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelz backwards.
Alberto Del Rio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Rio stalling the fight.
Del Rio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio drives through and clinches with Kelz against the cage.
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelz clinches up against the cage.
Del Rio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Del Rio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Anderson Kelz's cut even more.
A bit of stalling here from Del Rio.
Del Rio jumps into guard, dragging Kelz to the mat.
Kelz trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anderson Kelz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Rio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio stalls.
Del Rio gets through Kelz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Del Rio missing with knees to the body.
Del Rio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelz backwards.
Kelz wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelz is trying to break free.
Del Rio presses Kelz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Rio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelz.
Del Rio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelz up against the cage.
Good body shot from Del Rio.
Del Rio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kelz uses from the top position.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Kelz is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anderson Kelz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Rio misses with a looping right.
Del Rio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Kelz in a clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio tries a knee to the head but Kelz blocks it.
Anderson Kelz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Del Rio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelz tries a body shot but Del Rio blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Rio 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Alberto Del Rio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan LeChance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly comes to the cage accompanied by Strokin. The key to victory for Lars Kenardly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan LeChance!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenardly pushes LeChance up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenardly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kenardly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LeChance trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenardly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenardly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeChance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenardly wants to sweep here but LeChance controlling him for the moment.
Kenardly keeping full guard, as LeChance tries to pass.
LeChance postures up.
LeChance decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChance moves to clinch but Kenardly breaks away
and Kenardly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenardly scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeChance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenardly is looking to clinch but LeChance is avoiding it.
Kenardly doesn't manage to clinch there - LeChance circles away.
LeChance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeChance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenardly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LeChance somewhat.
Kenardly drives through and clinches with LeChance against the cage.
LeChance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by LeChance or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenardly which made him look bad.
No luck for LeChance with that takedown attempt.
Lars Kenardly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan LeChance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly tries to close the distance and clinch but LeChance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeChance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenardly as he jumps to the side.
Kenardly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenardly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenardly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeChance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenardly clinches with his opponent.
LeChance is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeChance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenardly looking to throw knees to the head but LeChance is blocking nicely.
Kenardly pulls LeChance into guard.
LeChance gets to his feet - Kenardly follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChance throws a series of punches but Kenardly moves out of range.
LeChance has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeChance tries to circle away but Kenardly has him pinned against the cage.
LeChance breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly throws a front kick that sends LeChance stumbling back into the cage.
LeChance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenardly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeChance fails to land the takedown.
Kenardly avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeChance gets tackled into the cage by Kenardly. Kenardly maintains the clinch.
LeChance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeChance pulls guard effortlessly.
LeChance 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.
Kenardly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LeChance is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kenardly, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly striking from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenardly pulls LeChance in to control the position.
LeChance trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
LeChance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenardly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeChance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Lars Kenardly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kenardly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kenardly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenardly wants to clinch up but LeChance keeps it at a distance.
Kenardly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
LeChance manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kenardly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LeChance is trying to control but can't.
Kenardly wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeChance keeps working.
LeChance is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kenardly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kenardly decides to return to a standing position.
Kenardly is looking to clinch.
Lars Kenardly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenardly wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kenardly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeChance pinned against the cage. LeChance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenardly moves into the clinch.
LeChance is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenardly is keeping busy.
LeChance throws a head punch that misses.
LeChance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LeChance tries to break the clinch but Kenardly is controlling the position.
We've been informed that LeChance has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
LeChance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenardly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly moves into the clinch successfully.
LeChance can't break the clinch.
Kenardly tries to pull guard but LeChance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kenardly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Kenardly looking to sit in guard and control but LeChance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeChance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenardly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeChance working some strikes from top position.
Kenardly trying to keep a closed guard but LeChance is proving a slippery customer.
LeChance gets to his feet - Kenardly follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kenardly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeChance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenardly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeChance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeChance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenardly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenardly swats away the attempt to clinch by LeChance.
A nice combination there by Kenardly.
Kenardly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeChance tries to clinch but Kenardly moves out of range.
Kenardly wants to clinch.
Kenardly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeChance counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeChance swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenardly.
Kenardly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from LeChance.
LeChance shoots in for a takedown but Kenardly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenardly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LeChance backs up against the cage.
LeChance looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lars Kenardly is winning the standup battle so far.
LeChance gets a double leg takedown into Kenardly's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeChance trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenardly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeChance tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenardly is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kenardly dominated that second round.
That's time! Kenardly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
LeChance wants to clinch.
LeChance with a poor takedown
and Kenardly counters by clinching up.
LeChance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeChance breaks the clinch.
LeChance throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenardly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenardly dives in for a single leg takedown but LeChance sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
LeChance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenardly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LeChance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenardly gets a clinch.
Kenardly wants to take the fight to the mat but LeChance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Kenardly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kenardly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeChance gets underhooks to prevent Kenardly's takedown attempt.
Kenardly wants to get back to striking at distance but LeChance won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Kenardly.
LeChance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeChance.
Kenardly throws a head kick that LeChance semi-blocks.
Kenardly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LeChance.
LeChance shoots in and drives through. Kenardly sprawls well.
LeChance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeChance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenardly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenardly has a takedown stuffed.
Kenardly dives in for a single leg takedown but LeChance sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
LeChance can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from LeChance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeChance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenardly has had enough of the clinch but LeChance keeps him there for the moment.
LeChance working aggressively here.
LeChance lands with a right to the head.
Kenardly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LeChance stands up over Kenardly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LeChance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly is looking for a sweep.
LeChance stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for LeChance with that takedown attempt.
LeChance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChance swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenardly.
Kenardly tries to sprawl but LeChance drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kenardly punching from the bottom.
Kenardly tries to get to full guard but LeChance has control of the leg.
Kenardly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LeChance is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeChance trying to mount his opponent but Kenardly defends it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeChance is looking for a kimura here.
Kenardly is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan LeChance.
I think Kenardly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Kenardly!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Kenardly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bobidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bobidi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Bobidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cook with that takedown attempt.
Bobidi throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Cook gets a clinch.
Bobidi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bobidi tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bobidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cook avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Bobidi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cook jumps guard but Bobidi stands there with Cook around his waist. Cook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook is trying to trip Bobidi. He has hold of a leg but Bobidi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cook persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Cook 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Cook wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bobidi moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
Bobidi misses with a combination
and Cook counters with a takedown into side control.
Cook 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.
Cook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobidi keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobidi is letting Cook control him for a moment.
Cook's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobidi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cook has hold of Bobidi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bobidi seems comfortable defending it but Cook has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bobidi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bobidi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cook couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Cook!
During a confident post fight interview, John Cook 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 George Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Christ had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Huss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huss tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huss to the ground. Huss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Christ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huss but Huss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Christ is trying to drag Huss to the mat but Huss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Huss - that landed with a thud.
Huss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christ has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Huss is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Christ yanks on the arm and Huss is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Christ.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Christ!
A relieved looking George Christ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Chris Huss stepped up to the mic, saying 'We both fought well but in the end I didn't do enough'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahir Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mahir Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Han wants to get back to his feet.
Masters content to control rather than advance.
Han won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
Masters controlling the pace.
Masters wants to pass to mount but Han is defending the position.
Masters prevents Han from standing back up.
Han is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Extreme MMA (5 Elites $250/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masters is defended easily by Han.
Nice sprawl there from Han as Masters shoots in.
Masters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Han tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masters is in Han's guard.
Masters stops Han from standing up.
Han trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Masters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han wants to stand and escape but Masters is having none of it.
Masters sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ken Masters wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masters fails with the takedown.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Han, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Han against the cage but Han circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Han as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt
and Han counters with a straight right hand.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masters shoots for a takedown but Han saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt
and Han connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Han keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Han stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Han wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahir Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters shoots for a takedown but Han saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Han, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Han against the cage but Han circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Han tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Han to the ground. Han escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters tries for a takedown but Han circles away easily
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Han defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Horrible takedown by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Han which made him look bad.
Masters dives in and grabs Han's left leg, looking for a takedown. Han pushes down on Masters's head and hops out.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Masters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Han sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Han's waist but Han gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
Masters looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters darts in looking for a takedown but Han gets double underhooks and turns Masters into the cage.
Han is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Han's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Han wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Han wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Han prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters is trying to drag Han to the mat but Han just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Han has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Han's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Han is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Han is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han stuffs the takedown.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense.
Masters looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
Han keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Mahir Han will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Han but Han pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Han is fending him off so far but Masters persists. Nope, Han circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters has a takedown stuffed.
Masters shoots in but Han avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters darts in trying to clinch
letting Han counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
Ken Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Han connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Han tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Han to the ground. Han escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Han keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
Masters dives in and grabs Han's left leg, looking for a takedown. Han pushes down on Masters's head and hops out.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Han avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Han but Han pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masters tries for a takedown but Han sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Han defends it nicely.
Masters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Han circles away.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Han sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Han tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Han to the ground. Han escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Han stuffs the takedown.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Han sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters shoots in and drives through. Han sprawls well.
Masters closes the distance but Han moves to the side
and Han counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Han. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
Han slaps away a takedown attempt from Masters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Han sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masters looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Han but Han pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Masters.
I think Masters 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AINT NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Cage the Elephant. Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. Jack Parsons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Lucas's chin.
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21
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Parsons is looking to clinch.
Lucas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parsons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parsons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parsons trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Parsons tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard.
Parsons postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parsons works over Lucas with some ground and pound from guard.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.
Parsons is fighting to break Lucas's control of his arms but Lucas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parsons passes into half guard.
Parsons slips a nice elbow through Lucas's hands, connecting with Lucas's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Parsons thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parsons lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Parsons throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Parsons thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
Parsons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parsons content to control rather than advance.
Parsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas is working hard here to advance position.
Parsons is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parsons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parsons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parsons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parsons throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Parsons there.
Lucas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Parsons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parsons lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas is rocked!
Parsons scores with a big shot! Lucas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lucas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Parsons!
A very excited looking Jack Parsons rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Convents has knocked Cain down with a huge combo! Convents steps away and waves a wobbly Cain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Victor Cain has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Convents blocks a head kick by Cain.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Convents looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Convents scores with a nice body kick.
Convents misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Convents tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Convents shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Convents tries to keep at a distance but Cain has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Convents is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Convents misses with a wild body shot.
Convents connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cain momentarily.
Convents pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Convents swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Convents wants to clinch
and Cain counters with an outside leg kick.
Convents tries for a takedown but Cain circles away easily
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
Victor Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Convents.
Convents fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cain throws a series of strikes that have Convents backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain pushes Convents up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain slows down the pace here.
Convents keeps control of Cain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Convents being controlled against the cage.
Cain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain is looking to clinch but Convents is avoiding it.
Robin Convents seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Convents fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Convents fails in his attempt to clinch.
Convents cracks Cain with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents is looking to clinch.
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Convents explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cain darts in and clinches Convents up against the cage.
Cain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Convents pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Convents.
Convents swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Convents throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Convents dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Cain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Convents is defended easily by Cain.
Convents throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
Cain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Convents to the ground. Cain is now in Convents's guard.
Cain postures up in Convents's guard and throws a big left but Convents blocks it.
Convents tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Convents keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Convents works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cain prevents Convents from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents is looking for a triangle here but Cain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Convents takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands a few punches from side control.
Cain landing a few strikes.
Convents is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cain off and has taken his back!
Cain breaks Convents's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Convents is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain preventing the sweep.
Cain working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Convents is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain is really struggling to control Convents but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cain 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.
Convents wants to stand but Cain is controlling the position.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Convents is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain landing some decent shots from guard.
Cain passes into half guard.
Convents is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Convents's head.
Cain is thwarting Convents's attempts to control the position.
Cain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Convents has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cain is nestled in close to Convents, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Convents misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cain connects with a nice short shot to Convents's temple.
Convents is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Cain there.
Cain working Convents over with strikes.
Cain is thwarting Convents's attempts to control the position.
Cain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cain passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convents in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Convents taking shots to the head.
Cain scoring with strikes but Convents is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cain punishing his opponent with strikes.
Convents takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cain working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Convents?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Convents is rocked!
Convents tries to hold on but Cain pushes him away.
Convents is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?
Cain lands a big elbow - Convents is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Convents is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Victor Cain!
A relieved looking Victor Cain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka comes to the cage accompanied by Another Round. Dinozzo has chosen Dinozzo the Womanizer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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39
278 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turu Rapthlaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dinozzo moves into the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka pushes Dinozzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turu Rapthlaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinozzo controls his hands.
Dinozzo blocking some punches.
Dinozzo is trying to drag Turu Rapthlaka to the mat but Turu Rapthlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinozzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turu Rapthlaka throws out a loose jab but Dinozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinozzo counters with a left to the body.
Dinozzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turu Rapthlaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinozzo stands up.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turu Rapthlaka as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka loads up on a big right hand but Dinozzo slips the punch.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinozzo tries to bum rush Turu Rapthlaka with a series of wild strikes but Turu Rapthlaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turu Rapthlaka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinozzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with a nice right hand.
Turu Rapthlaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinozzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turu Rapthlaka defends well and Dinozzo ends up having to push Turu Rapthlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Dinozzo.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinozzo.
Dinozzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turu Rapthlaka prevents it.
Turu Rapthlaka tries a body shot but Dinozzo blocks it.
Dinozzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Turu Rapthlaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinozzo.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Turu Rapthlaka.
Dinozzo looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turu Rapthlaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dinozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Turu Rapthlaka on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinozzo is working for takedown but Turu Rapthlaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turu Rapthlaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinozzo trying to land knees to the body.
Turu Rapthlaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinozzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turu Rapthlaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Turu Rapthlaka.
Dinozzo can't get the takedown.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turu Rapthlaka.
Dinozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a body shot.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turu Rapthlaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turu Rapthlaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinozzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a body punch.
Dinozzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinozzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turu Rapthlaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turu Rapthlaka fails to land.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinozzos head.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinozzo is rocked!
Dinozzo blocking some punches.
Dinozzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turu Rapthlaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinozzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinozzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dinozzo is posturing up here but Turu Rapthlaka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dinozzo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dinozzo has to tap! Slick submission there by Turu Rapthlaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squirrel has chosen Zombie Vandals - Zombie Sluts as his entrance music. Steve Squirrel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Squirrel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel shoots for a takedown but Bergman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Squirrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squirrel misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Squirrel's guard.
Squirrel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Squirrel has an active guard here but Bergman has managed to pass into half guard.
Squirrel is trying to get back to full guard.
Squirrel trying to control here.
Squirrel is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bergman is staying active.
Bergman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Squirrel actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Bergman thows a huge punch but Squirrel dodges it nicely.
Squirrel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Squirrel.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman pushes down on Squirrel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Squirrel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergman is trying to control the action in half guard but Squirrel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Squirrel actively working from the bottom here.
Squirrel wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Squirrel wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Squirrel is looking to improve his position.
Squirrel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Squirrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Squirrel punching from the bottom.
Squirrel wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy.
Squirrel tries to get to full guard but Bergman has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squirrel's head.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squirrel defending well though.
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squirrel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squirrel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bergman pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bergman landing strikes from the mount and Squirrel is in trouble!
Bergman breaks from Squirrel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Squirrel is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergman avoids the attempt from Squirrel to control.
Bergman with a couple of short strikes.
Bergman lands a big elbow.
Squirrel is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergman has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Bergman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squirrel tries to lock up and control but Bergman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Squirrel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bergman with good strikes from the mount here!
Bergman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Squirrel is looking to escape.
Squirrel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Squirrel is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bergman! Squirrel is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg has chosen Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music. Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ogg Nogg's chin.
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27
135 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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37
139 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg misses with a double jab.
Nogg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Palmeiras shoots in and drives through. Nogg sprawls well.
Nogg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Palmeiras quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nogg moves into full mount! O Palmeiras won't be happy about that!
Nogg lands a big shot there that rocks O Palmeiras but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Palmeiras's face.
O Palmeiras is in a horrible position here. Nogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Nogg.
O Palmeiras is rocked!
Nogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogg trying to control but O Palmeiras is having none of it.
O Palmeiras is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nogg with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg won't let O Palmeiras get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nogg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Palmeiras is looking to escape.
Nogg raining down shots from the mount!
Oh O Palmeiras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Palmeiras can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Palmeiras is squirming around, avoiding Nogg's attempts to control the action.
Nogg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Palmeiras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nogg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have O Palmeiras scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nogg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nogg stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogg Nogg!
Our winner, Ogg Nogg, 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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