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HFC Challengers 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee BJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Smith (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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162 lbs
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Solid 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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Dee BJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BJ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but BJ is blocking nicely.
Smith jumps guard and drags BJ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
BJ working some strikes from top position.
BJ 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.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BJ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BJ stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
BJ throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BJ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BJ postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
BJ chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BJ has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
BJ stops Smith from standing up.
BJ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to sweep here but BJ controlling him for the moment.
BJ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
BJ stops Smith from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BJ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by BJ.
BJ darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BJ blocks it with crossed arms.
BJ gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
BJ distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BJ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BJ won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
BJ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to stand but BJ is controlling the position.
BJ working some strikes from top position.
BJ won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but BJ is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BJ scoring with punches to the head and body.
BJ throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to stand up but BJ is controlling him.
BJ trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
BJ is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BJ postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee BJ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BJ is looking to clinch.
BJ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BJ wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
BJ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BJ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Dee BJ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BJ shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with BJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. BJ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith jumps guard.
BJ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BJ throws a big right hand that misses.
BJ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BJ stops Smith from standing up.
BJ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
BJ stops Smith from standing up.
Jay Dee BJ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BJ wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
BJ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BJ landing some decent shots from guard.
BJ trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
BJ works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BJ's guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
BJ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BJ bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but BJ is controlling him.
BJ wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand up but BJ isn't so interested in that idea.
BJ is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
BJ is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BJ throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing BJ from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but BJ is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BJ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BJ won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
BJ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BJ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BJ controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BJ drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
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 Jay Dee BJ will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
BJ has taken the fight to the clinch.
BJ is looking for a takedown.
BJ drags the fight down to the ground.
BJ keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
BJ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. BJ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by BJ!
BJ drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick BJ off! BJ jumps back into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has momentary wrist control but BJ slips an elbow through the middle.
BJ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BJ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
BJ working some strikes from top position.
BJ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith keeping moving, preventing BJ from controlling successfully.
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.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
BJ trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
BJ working some strikes from top position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
BJ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BJ drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick BJ off! BJ jumps back into Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but BJ controlling him for the moment.
BJ works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
BJ looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
BJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working a defensive guard but BJ manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BJ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
BJ landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BJ Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ landing a few strikes.
BJ working the ground and pound.
Jay Dee BJ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BJ is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on BJ's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BJ has hold of Smith's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smith tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - BJ cranks the arm and Smith screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smith, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jay Dee BJ!
Jay Dee BJ took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to give a shout out to all my loyal fans, and all my sensational coaches at Weed Nation. Thank you all for your support, you guys were wonderful! I have learnt much from my opponent and this fight, I have done well today, and I will come back even better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All Summer Long. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon misses with a double jab.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brandon's brow.
Brandon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hughes regains guard immediately.
Brandon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brandon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Brandon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Brandon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brandon trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Brandon decides to stand back up. Brandon steps back and let's Hughes get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes rushes Brandon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Brandon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Brandon 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.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandon.
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brandon lands a nice short elbow.
Hughes wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandon's back!
Hughes controlling well, preventing Brandon from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hughes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Brandon hold on?!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes is hanging on to Brandon's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is not going to allow Brandon to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hughes wants to control the position but Brandon frees himself and scrambles - Hughes manages to regain control in side control.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
Brandon tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekiel Hughes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brandon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes tries to counter with a clinch but Brandon shakes him off and moves away.
Buddy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Brandon.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Brandon stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Brandon throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Ezekiel Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Brandon moves out of range.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Brandon circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hughes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Brandon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brandon successfully pulls guard.
Buddy Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandon is on top in guard.
Hughes wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes has control of Brandon's left arm, preventing Brandon from doing any damage.
Hughes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brandon has passed into side control.
Brandon decides to stand back up.
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 Buddy Brandon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Brandon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brandon.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
and Brandon counters with a one-two to the body.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Brandon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Brandon both land. Nice combination.
Buddy Brandon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
Hughes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brandon sprawling to the canvas! Brandon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hughes finish him?!
Brandon is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hughes throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brandon is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Hughes!
Ezekiel Hughes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butcher.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Datsik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datsik.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butcher is still trying to improve position.
Butcher has hold of Datsik's hands but Datsik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Datsik in his half guard.
Datsik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Datsik throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Butcher dodges it nicely.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Datsik has control of the leg.
Datsik looks to land a strike but Butcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Datsik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Datsik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butcher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butcher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butcher!
Butcher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Datsik counters with a stiff right hand.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dan Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Butcher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Datsik! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Datsik!
A relieved looking Dante Datsik 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that The Artist has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily The Artist seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent 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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Handle!
Artist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handle, who protects the arm well.
Handle is trying to control Artist's posture but Artist avoids it.
Artist trying to control the position but Handle is working away.
Artist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Handle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Artist's guard! Nice work there by Handle!
Handle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handle has managed to get both his arms back between Artist's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle has gone for a leg lock! Artist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Handle's guard.
Handle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artist is one step ahead there.
Handle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Artist from controlling successfully.
Handle looking to control.
Artist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Handle dives on top into guard.
Handle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Artist seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Artist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handle throws an elbow that misses. Artist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Handle's guard. Nice move by Artist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Artist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Artist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handle is trying to keep Artist in close.
Artist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artist scoring with some ground and pound.
Handle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Artist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle looking for a sweep. Not yet Handle, not yet.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist landing with the ground and pound.
Artist wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
Handle controlling the position.
Handle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Artist connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Artist.
Handle managing to control the position.
Handle keeping full guard, as Artist tries to pass.
Artist throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Artist 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.
Artist throws a big elbow that misses.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Artist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Handle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Artist, into his guard.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
The Artist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Artist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Artist misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Handle to counter with a crisp jab.
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Artist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Handle did well to prevent Artist getting side control.
Artist moves nicely into side control.
Handle is looking to reverse the position.
Handle wants to control but Artist postures up.
Handle defending against the ground and pound.
Artist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Handle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Artist but great work by Handle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Handle decides to stand back up. Handle steps back and let's Artist get back to his feet.
Handle cracks Artist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Artist tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handle defends well and Artist ends up having to push Handle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artist ducks right into an uppercut from Handle.
Artist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Handle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Artist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle breaks the clinch.
Artist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handle circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown but Handle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Artist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Artist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Handle sizes up Artist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Artist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Artist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handle as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Handle. No joy for Artist on that attempt.
Handle scores with a jab. Artist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Handle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handle scores with a one two! Artist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Max Handle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist shoots in for a takedown but Handle shows good takedown defense.
Handle tries to bum rush Artist with a series of wild strikes but Artist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Artist looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Artist is trying to work for a kimura but Handle is defending well.
Artist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artist working over Handle with some ground and pound. Handle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Artist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Artist is working for a kimura but Handle is defending it quite comfortably.
Handle moves into full guard.
Handle trying to control the position.
Artist being controlled here momentarily.
Artist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handle looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Artist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handle is trying to control the position but Artist postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle looking for a guillotine here but Artist defends easily.
Artist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Artist throws a big right hand that misses.
Artist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Artist from controlling successfully.
Handle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Artist is in close to Handle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Handle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handle trying to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Handle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Artist moves away from the strike by Handle.
Artist drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handle sprawls and moves away.
Artist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handle.
Handle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown. Handle tries to sprawl out of it but Artist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Handle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handle stuffs the takedown attempt from Artist. Artist gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Handle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artist walks into a jab.
Artist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Max Handle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Handle tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Handle.
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown but Handle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Artist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handle gets caught napping as Artist dives in and scores a takedown. Handle manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Handle in particular looking to stall.
Handle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Handle wants to stand up but Artist is controlling the position.
Handle decides to return to a standing position.
Artist gets a takedown into half guard.
Handle tries to get to full guard but Artist has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handle trying to control the position here.
Artist stands up over Handle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Handle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Artist postures up in Handle's guard and throws a big left but Handle blocks it.
Artist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Artist lands a couple of elbows.
Handle is trying to control the position but Artist postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle has Artist pulled in close to control his posture.
Artist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Artist drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Artist has Handle in his guard.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Handle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artist controlling the position.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Handle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artist keeping full guard, as Handle tries to pass.
Handle throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Artist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Handle misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Handle.
Artist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Artist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Handle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Handle 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Handle!
After winning the bout, Max Handle 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Bingo Star has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
139 lbs
34 - 20 - 0 |
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35
143 lbs
17 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class MT
Solid chin |
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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
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star dives in and scores a takedown into Nogg's guard.
Star throwing strikes but missing.
Star trying to control but Nogg is working from the bottom.
Nogg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Star throwing strikes but missing.
Nogg wants to stand and escape but Star is having none of it.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Star content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nogg dives on top into guard.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Nogg looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Nogg won't allow Star to sweep him here.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Star has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Star looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogg is one step ahead there.
Nogg trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Nogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star looking for a guillotine here but Nogg defends easily.
Nogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Star is retaining full guard.
Star is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Star is retaining full guard.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Star lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Star, into his guard.
Nogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nogg forces his way into half guard.
Star has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Star wants to control but Nogg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Star looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nogg there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogg.
Nogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Star actively working from the bottom here.
Nogg winds up and cracks Star with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Star makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Star.
Nogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Star swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Star working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nogg has passed into half guard!
Star is looking to control Nogg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Star avoid being mounted?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Star shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogg as he avoids it easily.
Star showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogg.
Star lands with a slapping head kick.
Ogg Nogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star misses with a body kick.
Star throws the kick towards the body but Nogg avoids it.
Nogg takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Nogg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogg blocks the elbow strike.
Nogg is looking to break free of the clinch but Star has double underhooks.
Star keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogg's efforts to push away.
Star scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogg closes the distance and pushes Star back into the cage.
Star lands a good knee to the midsection. Nogg won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Nogg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Star looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Star lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nogg.
Star misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogg throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
As Nogg backs off Star throws a huge counter combo but Nogg manages to avoid it all.
Nogg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Star on his heels. He'll look to pass Star's guard now, I'm sure.
Star throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogg stands up over Star, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nogg looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star has momentary wrist control but Nogg slips an elbow through the middle.
Star throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Star can do to turn this around?
Star looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nogg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nogg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Star regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Star defends it well.
Nogg uses his free foot to push down on Star's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Star.
Star is looking to get to half guard.
Nogg throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Star has his hands clasped together but Nogg breaks the hold and Star is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ogg Nogg!
An out of breath Ogg Nogg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Williams (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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138 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez 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.
Williams tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Williams is rocked!
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Williams! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rodriguez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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28
167 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikki Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Mrtic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mrtic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mrtic feints a counter leg kick.
Mrtic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tysson's calf.
Tysson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mrtic defending well as Tysson loads up on a big left hand.
Tysson lands a body shot.
Mrtic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tysson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mrtic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tysson.
Mrtic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mrtic.
Tysson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mrtic staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrtic connects with a leg kick. Tysson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mrtic tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Tysson's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mrtic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrtic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tysson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tysson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson clinches with his opponent.
Tysson misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mrtic.
Mrtic takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Mrtic lands a body shot.
Tysson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mrtic avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Tysson on the inside.
Tysson looking to throw knees to the head but Mrtic is blocking nicely.
Mrtic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Tysson blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mrtic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tysson fails to land.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tysson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Tysson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Tysson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson lands a right hand.
Mrtic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tysson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tysson blocks the elbow strike.
Tysson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tysson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mrtic, right into the meat.
Tysson misses the shot to the body.
Tysson catches Mrtic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mrtic moves in looking to clinch but Tysson pushes him off.
Tysson throws out a powerful jab.
Luka Mrtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrtic misses with a kick to the body.
Mikki Tysson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tysson gets a clinch.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mrtic trying to land knees to the body.
Mrtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tysson.
Mrtic stalling.
A right hand to the body from Tysson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tysson.
Mrtic misses with a knee to the head.
Tysson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tysson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tysson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mrtic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tysson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mrtic.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tysson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Tysson.
Mrtic missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tysson as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrtic takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tysson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tysson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mrtic taking a breather.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
Tysson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tysson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tysson avoiding damage as Mrtic throws knees to the body.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tysson lands with a left to the head.
Mrtic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tysson.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mikki Tysson has been cut.
Tysson blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Tysson lands with a left to the head.
Tysson lands a right hand.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but Mrtic blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tysson blocks the elbow strike.
Mrtic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikki Tysson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikki Tysson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tysson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrtic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mrtic looks for the body kick but Tysson saw that one coming.
Mrtic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tysson.
Tysson throws a hook but Mrtic avoids it easily.
Mrtic with a poor takedown
and Tysson counters by clinching up.
Tysson prevents a body shot from Mrtic.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mrtic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tysson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tysson lands a left hand.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrtic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mrtic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tysson is just out of range.
Tysson misses with a looping right.
Mikki Tysson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tysson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mrtic throws a head kick but Tysson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson throws a hook to the side of Mrtic's head but Mrtic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tysson has closed the distance and engaged Mrtic in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mrtic.
Mrtic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tysson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tysson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mrtic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrtic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tysson blocks the elbow strike.
Tysson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tysson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tysson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Tysson 's eye.
Tysson dodges an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic pushes off an throws an elbow but Tysson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tysson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tysson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mrtic can do to turn this around?
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tysson is defending well for now.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tysson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysson avoids the elbow strike from Mrtic, against the cage.
Mrtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tysson avoids the damage to the body.
Mrtic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tysson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mrtic's face.
Tysson tries a knee to the head but Mrtic blocks it.
Tysson lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tysson as Mrtic tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tysson.
Tysson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tysson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tysson.
Mrtic scores a nice knee to the body.
Tysson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mrtic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tysson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson misses with the head strike.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikki Tysson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mrtic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tysson is defending well for now.
Mrtic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mrtic.
Mrtic goes for a double leg but Tysson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tysson continues to drive forward.
Tysson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mrtic manages to avoid it.
Mrtic darts in and clinches Tysson up against the cage.
Tysson working aggressively here.
Tysson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mrtic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tysson misses.
Mrtic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mrtic tries to clinch up.
Tysson avoids the head kick by Mrtic.
Mrtic misses with a hook to the body
and Tysson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mrtic tries to clinch there but Tysson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tysson tenderised Mrtic's leg. Mrtic is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tysson misses the shot to the body.
Tysson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mrtic connects with a solid leg kick.
Tysson misses with a straight right.
Tysson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tysson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Tysson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tysson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mrtic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mikki Tysson's cut is getting worse.
Mrtic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tysson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tysson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tysson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tysson connects with a knee to the head.
Tysson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mrtic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrtic with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikki Tysson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikki Tysson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mrtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tysson.
Mrtic moves away from the strike by Tysson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mrtic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tysson is looking to counter punch.
Mrtic misses with a series of wild punches.
Tysson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mrtic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tysson.
Good leg kick by Mrtic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mrtic avoids the body shot from Tysson.
A solid body kick from Mrtic.
Tysson misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrtic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tysson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tysson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mrtic misses with the body kick
and Tysson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mrtic.
A counter left hand to the body from Tysson misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrtic.
A jab from Tysson misses.
Mrtic misses with a head kick.
Mrtic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tysson's head.
Tysson throws the left hand but Mrtic avoids the punch easily.
Tysson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tysson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tysson avoids the head kick by Mrtic.
Tysson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tysson moves into the clinch.
Tysson scores with a knee to the head.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tysson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tysson with a knee to the head.
Luka Mrtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tysson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mrtic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Tysson blocks the elbow strike.
Mrtic misses with an elbow over the top.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mrtic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tysson is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tysson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tysson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tysson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mrtic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mrtic blocks a body shot from Tysson.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tysson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mrtic blocks it with crossed arms.
Tysson pushes Mrtic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tysson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mrtic misses with an elbow strike.
Tysson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Mrtic is still on wobbly legs! Can Tysson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic takes a shot to the head.
Mrtic trying to stall but Tysson improves his position.
Tysson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tysson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tysson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrtic throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tysson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tysson's brow.
Tysson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tysson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tysson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside that Tysson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Tysson.
Mrtic avoiding damage as Tysson throws knees to the body.
Tysson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tysson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tysson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tysson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic looking to stall.
Tysson throws a head punch that misses.
Tysson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic taking a breather.
Mrtic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tysson's elbow.
Tysson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Tysson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tysson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mrtic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tysson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mrtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tysson avoids the damage to the body.
Mrtic tries to break the clinch but Tysson is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tysson.
Mrtic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mrtic looking to throw knees to the head but Tysson is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mrtic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tysson's brow.
Tysson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tysson with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tysson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mrtic to his knees! Tysson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikki Tysson!
After the fight, Mikki Tysson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten has chosen Judas Priest- You've got another thing coming as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten feints a jab promting Grossman to slip. Wooten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grossman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wooten wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooten misses with a two punch combination.
Wooten throws a right hand that Grossman ducks under and follows up with a left that Grossman also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Wooten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grossman fails with the takedown.
Grossman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wooten looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Grossman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wooten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grossman tries to advance to mount but Wooten denies him.
Grossman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wooten has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grossman but great work by Wooten.
Grossman gets back to half guard.
Wooten is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grossman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman is looking for a triangle but Wooten pushes his legs off easily.
Wooten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grossman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooten throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooten wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
Grossman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wooten doesn't defend quickly enough and Grossman has managed to lock this one up! Can Wooten escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grossman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Grossman!
After winning the bout, David Grossman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kevin Wooten stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger. I didn't really have a good camp, I'll be back, I promise.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Life Is Beautiful. Laane has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt - Laane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laane.
Laane misses with a two punch combination.
Laane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
Laane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Laane misses with a wild combination.
Laane moves in looking to clinch but Brandon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laane misses with a wild combination.
Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laane tries to bum rush Brandon with a series of wild strikes but Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Laane shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Laane does it's job there.
Brandon goes for a double leg but Laane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laane continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Laane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
Laane has a couple of punches blocked by Brandon.
Laane working Brandon over with knees to the body.
Laane lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Laane landing knees to the head.
Laane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laane breaks from the clinch.
Laane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Laane scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laane stuffs the takedown.
Laane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon drops his hands momentarily and Laane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laane throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Laane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brandon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laane!
Laane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laane wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Laane is defending the position.
Laane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brandon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laane tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Laane is having none of it.
Brandon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Laane's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandon is looking for a kimura but Laane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandon to get the leverage.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laane wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Laane defends it.
Brandon stops Laane from getting back to his feet.
Brandon is trying to control the action in half guard but Laane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandon seems to be looking for submissions.
Laane is trying is best to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Laane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Laane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrus Laane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Laane throws a right and a left that Brandon avoids nicely.
Laane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brandon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon shoots in and drives through. Laane sprawls well.
Laane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laane lands a leg kick that knocks Brandon off balance momentarily.
Laane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Laane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Laane - just one landing.
Brandon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laane is trying to defend but Brandon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandon is looking for a kimura but Laane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandon to get the leverage.
Laane trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up.
Laane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Laane wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laane sees it coming and defends easily.
Laane gets full guard.
Laane looking to control.
Brandon forces his way into half guard.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laane defends it well.
Brandon wants to control but Laane is keeping him busy.
Brandon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brandon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Laane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brandon thows a huge punch but Laane dodges it nicely.
Brandon is working for an americana but Laane has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Brandon was thinking about the submission.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laane seems keen to control Brandon's posture.
Brandon won't allow Laane to get back to his feet.
Brandon lands a couple of digs.
Laane keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Laane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandon won't allow Laane to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Laane is retaining full guard.
Brandon won't allow Laane to get back to his feet.
Brandon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brandon, into his guard.
Laane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Laane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Laane. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laane counters with a series of strikes. Brandon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Laane - just one landing.
Laane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Laane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laane looks to land a combination but Brandon avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laane, right into the meat.
Laane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laane duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Laane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandon back to the cage. Laane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon drives through and clinches with Laane against the cage.
Laane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandon is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Laane.
Laane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandon.
Brandon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laane lands an elbow that stopped Brandon in his tracks for a moment.
Brandon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laane is struggling to control the position.
Laane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandon wants a takedown.
Laane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laane darts in and clinches Brandon up against the cage.
Laane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laane with a knee to the head.
Laane tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Laane tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Laane lands an elbow inside.
Laane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laane lands a leg kick that knocks Brandon off balance momentarily.
Laane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laane darts in and clinches Brandon up against the cage.
Laane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandon.
Brandon misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laane lands a nice uppercut.
Brandon taking a breather.
Laane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brandon wants a takedown.
Laane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laane fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Laane does no damage.
Laane lands a head kick. Brandon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandon pushes Laane up against the cage in a clinch.
Laane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrus Laane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrus Laane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrus Laane!
Andrus Laane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Li misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Li cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes throws a quick counter head kick but Li was just out of range.
Li tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Li scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Li throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Hughes throws a quick counter head kick but Li was just out of range.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Hughes lands a head kick!
Jeff Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Li lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Li.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li lands with a right that hurts Hughes. Hughes looks to clinch but Li throws a short knee that drops Hughes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jeff Li!
After the fight, Jeff Li was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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