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HFC Challengers 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Warwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chad Warwick's chin.
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Warwick!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Warwick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Warwick misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Warwick counters with a crisp one two that drops Brown! Warwick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brown to his feet! Brown is in big trouble!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warwick is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warwick kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps control of Warwick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Warwick is looking for the big counter here.
Brown cracks the inside of Warwick's front leg.
Warwick misses with a double jab
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown clinches.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Warwick is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Warwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Warwick's hands, connecting with Warwick's forehead.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warwick is looking to improve his position.
Warwick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown prevents Warwick from improving his position.
Warwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Warwick taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Warwick tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is taking a breather. Warwick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown winds up and cracks Warwick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown 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.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
Warwick is looking for a sweep.
Warwick is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Warwick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Warwick to his feet.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown rushes Warwick and presses him up against the cage.
Warwick is trying to break free.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Warwick with an uppercut!
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warwick back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Chad Warwick has been cut.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown prevents Warwick from breaking the clinch.
Warwick is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Warwick regains guard immediately.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Warwick controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warwick has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Warwick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown stands and steps away. Warwick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps guard.
Brown has his hands on Warwick's head, controlling the position.
Warwick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Warwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warwick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warwick wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Warwick wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warwick wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warwick manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown is in close to Warwick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warwick looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Warwick up and slammed him! Warwick can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown cracks Warwick with a big elbow.
Warwick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown working away.
A lull in the action here.
Warwick is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warwick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Warwick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown works over Warwick's head and body with a nice combination.
Warwick slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Warwick throws a counter combo.
Warwick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown tests Warwick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warwick is rocked!
Brown rushes Warwick and presses him up against the cage.
Brown stalling the fight.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warwick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warwick looking for submissions off his back.
Warwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Warwick looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brown passes into side control!
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warwick can do to turn this around?
Warwick is looking to reverse the position.
Warwick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Warwick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warwick keeps working.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Warwick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warwick is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Warwick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Warwick can't do much from the bottom here.
Warwick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown working away.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Warwick is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Dave Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warwick wants to control but Brown postures up.
Warwick throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brown is putting a hurting on Warwick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Warwick tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warwick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Warwick down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Warwick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dave Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warwick is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warwick.
Warwick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Warwick looking for subs from the bottom but Brown mounts him!
Brown is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Brown!
A very excited looking Dave Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Medved (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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246 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Medved !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd moves away from the strike by Medved .
Medved looks to land a combination but Boyd avoids it well.
Boyd closes the distance and clinches up with Medved , looking for a takedown. Boyd pushes Medved against the cage but Medved circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medved works the jab nicely.
It looks like Alex Boyd has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Medved has knocked Boyd down with a huge combo! Medved steps away and waves a wobbly Boyd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medved with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Boyd is rocked!
Boyd is pushing Medved 's head away, looking to escape. Medved manages to hold on to the position though.
Medved is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boyd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Medved passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boyd!
Medved throwing strikes here but Boyd is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Medved fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Medved content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved wants to control the pace but Boyd is squirming around nicely.
Medved is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Medved avoids the attempt from Boyd to control.
Boyd is bucking up trying to escape but Medved cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boyd trying desperately to get to his feet.
Medved looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boyd really wants to buck Medved off and get back to his feet.
Medved sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medved working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boyd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Medved is stalling here but it's allowed Boyd to get half guard.
Medved content to control rather than advance.
Boyd has hold of Medved 's hands but Medved slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medved is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyd is trying to stand up here but Medved is controlling him well.
Boyd is staying active underneath Medved , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Medved .
Medved lands with a punch from half guard.
Medved is trying to control. Boyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medved seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Medved is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Medved has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyd is looking to control Medved 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyd avoid being mounted?
Boyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyd tries to get out of the position.
Medved controlling the action here.
Medved wants to take a breather but Boyd is having none of it.
Boyd taking some punishment here, with Medved in his half guard.
Medved trying to control the action but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Medved sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyd defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is trying to stand up here but Medved is controlling him well.
Medved working over Boyd with some ground and pound. Boyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medved is keen to just control but Boyd is a slippery customer.
Boyd has his hands clasped together around Medved 's back. He's all about the action.
Boyd wants to get back to his feet.
Medved thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medved wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
Boyd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Medved slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medved dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Boyd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyd moves away from the strike by Medved .
Boyd darts in looking for a takedown but Medved gets double underhooks and turns Boyd into the cage.
Alexander Medved is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medved slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medved unleashes a big counter combination but Boyd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medved .
Boyd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Medved stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medved wants it to stay on the feet.
Medved tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyd closes the distance and clinches up with Medved , looking for a takedown. Boyd pushes Medved against the cage but Medved circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medved changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medved has closed the distance and engaged Boyd in a clinch.
Medved swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Medved is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boyd is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd wants a takedown but no success here.
Boyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medved misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyd slowing the pace effectively.
Medved prevents a takedown attempt there.
Medved prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
Boyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
Medved is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Medved changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medved cracks Boyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medved defends it nicely.
Boyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Medved pinned against the cage. Medved gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Medved feints a counter leg kick.
Medved shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is trying to stand back up but Medved is controlling him
Medved is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boyd tries to lock up and control but Medved gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Medved tries to control but Boyd wriggling away.
Medved is landing with some decent strikes but Boyd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Medved postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boyd looks a forlorn figure.
Alexander Medved has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medved postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boyd looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyd is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Medved showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Boyd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Medved shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
Medved shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyd as he jumps to the side.
Boyd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Medved throws a series of punches but Boyd avoids them all with ease.
Boyd tries for a takedown but Medved sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medved gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyd has Medved pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medved manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Medved 's efforts to push away.
Boyd tries for a takedown but Medved manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyd backwards.
Medved wants the takedown. Boyd is fighting it off but Medved persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boyd's guard against the cage.
Boyd is looking to stand back up but Medved counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boyd.
Medved is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boyd is just riding it out for now. Medved eventually gives up the hold.
Medved is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Medved is trying to control. Boyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medved has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medved trying to control the pace.
Medved throwing shots but Boyd is blocking nicely.
Boyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medved on the ground.
Medved winds up and cracks Boyd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medved sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyd defending well though.
Medved prevents Boyd from improving his position.
Boyd pushes Medved off but Medved dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved is chipping away with strikes.
Medved looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boyd is avoiding damage well.
Medved taking a breather here.
Medved landing a few strikes.
Boyd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Boyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medved tries for a kimura but Boyd is defending well.
Boyd seems to have got his legs back now.
Boyd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medved connects with a decent elbow.
Alex Boyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medved tries for a kimura but Boyd is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medved crunches a massive hammerfist down on Boyd - he's out! Medved Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Medved !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Tarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom White (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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20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Tarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from White lands but Tarry takes it in his stride.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Tarry counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
Tarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarry is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarry landing strikes.
Tarry scores with a couple of short elbows.
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tarry is controlling him well.
Tarry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarry prevents White from escaping the position.
Tarry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tarry working the ground and pound.
It looks like Tom White has been cut.
White wants to get back to his feet but Tarry drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tarry lands a strong strike to the head of White. That's dazed him! Tarry looking to finish here. White is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tarry lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Tarry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow has chosen KJ-52 - Let's go as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow with a poor takedown
and Aureus counters with a three punch combo that has Winslow backing up. Winslow nods at Aureus to acknowledge the strikes.
Aureus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winslow.
Aureus throws a sloppy head kick and Winslow moves out of range easily.
Winslow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aureus defends it nicely.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Winslow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aureus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aureus.
Winslow is looking for a sweep.
Aureus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winslow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winslow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aureus gets full guard.
Winslow trying to control but Aureus is working from the bottom.
Winslow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aureus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winslow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aureus wants to get back to his feet but Winslow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winslow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aureus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow stands up over Aureus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Aureus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winslow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aureus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winslow has Aureus in his guard.
Our spies down at at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites inform us that Winslow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winslow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aureus stacks Winslow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aureus!
Winslow sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to get back to full guard.
Aureus drops an elbow to the side of Winslow's head.
Aureus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aureus pulls his head out easily.
Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winslow actively working from the bottom here.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Aureus there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aureus wants to work for an arm triangle but Winslow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aureus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aureus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow looking for submissions off his back.
Winslow is pressing down on Aureus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winslow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aureus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staph Aureus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Staph Aureus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aureus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aureus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aureus takes the fight into the clinch.
Winslow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aureus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aureus lands a shot to the body.
Winslow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aureus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winslow wants a takedown.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Aureus lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureus lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Aureus is pressed up against the cage. Winslow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aureus down to the mat. Aureus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aureus slaps away a takedown attempt from Winslow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winslow is breathing heavily.
Aureus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winslow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Staph Aureus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winslow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winslow trying to control but Aureus is working from the bottom.
Winslow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aureus keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aureus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aureus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winslow sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Aureus. Oh but Winslow has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Aureus goes limp - he's gone! Winslow jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Winslow!
An intense looking Shane Winslow took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
The defeated Staph Aureus had this to say: 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crispi Creamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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171 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crispi Creamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruttz connects with a single shot there.
Bruttz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruttz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Bruttz misses.
Creamm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creamm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruttz's waist but Bruttz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Creamm off to one side.
Bruttz wants to counter with a clinch but Creamm pushes him away.
Bruttz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bruttz prevents Creamm from standing back up.
Bruttz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruttz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruttz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruttz is keen to just control but Creamm is a slippery customer.
Bruttz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creamm wants to get back to his feet.
Bruttz is working for a kimura but Creamm is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creamm wants to get back to his feet.
Bruttz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Creamm's head.
Bruttz wants to pass the guard but Creamm is defending well.
Creamm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bruttz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Creamm's head.
Bruttz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bruttz in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Creamm enables Bruttz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Creamm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruttz throws a big elbow that misses.
Creamm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creamm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruttz is controlling him.
Bruttz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creamm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruttz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bruttz trying to control the position from guard on top but Creamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Bruttz does it's job there.
Creamm doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruttz circles away.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creamm as he avoids it easily.
Brotiz Bruttz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown but Creamm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creamm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bruttz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Creamm quickly recovers to half guard.
Bruttz stops Creamm from getting back to his feet.
Creamm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruttz.
Bruttz thows a huge punch but Creamm dodges it nicely.
Bruttz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creamm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz 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.
Bruttz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruttz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruttz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruttz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruttz trying to mount his opponent but Creamm defends it.
Nice strikes from Bruttz there.
Creamm is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Bruttz there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotiz Bruttz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bruttz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Creamm's guard.
Creamm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crispi Creamm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruttz fails to land the takedown.
Creamm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruttz defends it nicely.
Bruttz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruttz is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruttz's coach down at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bruttz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bruttz darts in looking for a takedown but Creamm gets double underhooks and turns Bruttz into the cage.
Bruttz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creamm tries to avoid it but Bruttz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creamm to the ground. Creamm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crispi Creamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brotiz Bruttz.
Bruttz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creamm fails with a takedown attempt.
Creamm gets caught flat footed, as Bruttz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creamm wants to stand up but Bruttz is controlling him.
Bruttz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brotiz Bruttz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creamm wants to stand up but Bruttz is controlling him.
Bruttz throwing strikes from guard but Creamm blocks nicely.
Creamm wants to stand and escape but Bruttz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creamm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creamm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bruttz on the ground.
Bruttz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creamm wants to stand up but Bruttz is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruttz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown but Creamm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruttz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruttz is breathing heavily.
Bruttz fails with a takedown attempt.
Creamm moves into range and clinches up with Bruttz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creamm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bruttz walks away with a smile on his face. Creamm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Creamm tries to clinch up.
Creamm wants to clinch up but Bruttz keeps it at a distance.
Bruttz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creamm's half guard.
Creamm has one foot on Bruttz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Creamm tries to land a front kick but Bruttz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creamm throws a body kick that misses.
Creamm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruttz throws a right hand that Creamm ducks under and follows up with a left that Creamm also avoids with ease.
Creamm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bruttz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creamm moves away.
Bruttz throws a nice looking combination but Creamm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creamm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Bruttz tries to counter it with a takedown but Creamm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Creamm. No joy for Bruttz on that attempt.
Creamm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Creamm stuffs the takedown.
Creamm tries to clinch up.
Bruttz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brotiz Bruttz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bruttz is in close to Creamm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bruttz throws an elbow that misses. Creamm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruttz's guard. Nice move by Creamm!
Creamm working some strikes from top position.
Creamm landing some decent shots from guard.
Creamm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruttz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Crispi Creamm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Creamm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Creamm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creamm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruttz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Creamm was covering up waiting for the punch and Bruttz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Creamm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bruttz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Creamm pulls guard effortlessly.
Bruttz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruttz prevents Creamm from getting back to his feet.
Creamm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruttz.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruttz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bruttz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Creamm's head.
Bruttz throwing strikes from guard but Creamm blocks nicely.
Bruttz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruttz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Creamm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creamm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bruttz controls the pace.
Bruttz looking to sit in guard and control but Creamm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruttz keeping full guard, as Creamm tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruttz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Creamm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Creamm stands up over Bruttz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruttz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Creamm frees his head nicely. Oh but Bruttz has switched to an armbar! Creamm is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brotiz Bruttz!
Brotiz Bruttz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Virastuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Erikksen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Virastuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikksen blocks a low kick nicely.
Virastuk lunges at Erikksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erikksen's hand.
It looks like Morrison Erikksen has been cut.
Erikksen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virastuk but Virastuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virastuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erikksen. Erikksen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erikksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virastuk as he jumps to the side.
Virastuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virastuk closes the distance and clinches.
Virastuk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erikksen up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikksen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virastuk lands a good knee to the midsection. Erikksen won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikksen.
Virastuk gets through Erikksen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virastuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikksen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Erikksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virastuk throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Erikksen tumbling to the canvas!
Virastuk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Virastuk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Erikksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle, before Virastuk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Erikksen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Virastuk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Vasily Virastuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula comes to the cage accompanied by Native Drums from the South Pacific. Tonothan Kuhula has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuhula is defended easily by Boulder.
We've been informed that Boulder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuhula misses with the combination.
Kuhula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boulder misses with a body kick.
Kuhula connects with a single shot there.
Kuhula lands a left and a right that send Boulder crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuhula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boulder is rocked!
It looks like Frank Boulder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuhula circles away quickly and effectively.
Boulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuhula finish him?
Boulder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boulder seems to have recovered his senses.
Boulder prevents Kuhula from breaking the clinch.
Kuhula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuhula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuhula breaks the clinch.
Kuhula takes one on the button.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
Kuhula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuhula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuhula lands with an uppercut that bounces Boulder off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuhula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Boulder as Kuhula shoots in.
Kuhula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boulder.
Boulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuhula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boulder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuhula ducks under a wild hook from Boulder.
Kuhula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boulder.
Boulder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuhula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulder throws a one two combo.
Kuhula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boulder instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulder breaks from the clinch.
Kuhula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boulder circles away quickly and effectively.
Boulder throws the left hand but Kuhula avoids the punch easily.
Kuhula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuhula is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Boulder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuhula or perhaps it was just good defense by Boulder, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonothan Kuhula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuhula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boulder throws out a leg kick but Kuhula moves out of range and Boulder only half commits.
Boulder clinches up with Kuhula and pushes him back against the cage.
Boulder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuhula fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boulder gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuhula counters with a left to the body.
Boulder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuhula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boulder punishes Kuhula's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Boulder misses.
Boulder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuhula looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boulder keeps control of Kuhula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boulder jumps guard but Kuhula stands there with Boulder around his waist. Boulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuhula has had enough of the clinch but Boulder keeps him there for the moment.
Boulder manages to break the clinch.
Boulder jabs Kuhula right on the nose. Kuhula blinks but takes it well.
Boulder tries to bum rush Kuhula with a series of wild strikes but Kuhula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boulder swings for the body but Kuhula moves out of range.
Kuhula gets tackled into the cage by Boulder. Boulder maintains the clinch.
Boulder lands a damaging elbow.
Boulder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boulder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boulder misses with a two punch combination.
Kuhula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boulder jabs Kuhula right on the nose. Kuhula blinks but takes it well.
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulder misses with a kick to the body.
Kuhula dives in and scores a takedown into Boulder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulder is trying to control the position but Kuhula postures up.
Kuhula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuhula postures up and lands a big shot to Boulder's brow.
Kuhula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuhula content to stall in guard here.
Kuhula throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhula tries to stand but Boulder is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tonothan Kuhula will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuhula takes a swing at Boulder's ribcage but misses.
Boulder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuhula scores with a hook.
Boulder misses with a straight left.
Boulder just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonothan Kuhula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuhula lands a jab.
Boulder misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kuhula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boulder misses with a combination
and Kuhula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boulder slips under a jab.
Boulder tries to land a front kick but Kuhula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuhula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Kuhula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Kuhula does no damage.
Kuhula lands a big right hand that sends Boulder crashing to the mat! Kuhula stays standing though and waves Boulder back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuhula appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonothan Kuhula is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuhula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boulder staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuhula lands with a straight right. Boulder didn't see that one coming.
Kuhula is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boulder looks for the body kick but Kuhula saw that one coming.
Boulder throws a series of punches but Kuhula avoids them all with ease.
Kuhula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuhula looks to land a combination but Boulder avoids it well.
Frank Boulder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulder sizes up Kuhula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boulder avoids the body shot from Kuhula.
Boulder misses the shot to the body.
Kuhula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boulder is fending him off so far but Kuhula persists. Nope, Boulder circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulder moves into the clinch.
Kuhula wants to get back to striking at distance but Boulder won't allow it.
Boulder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuhula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boulder has closed the distance and engaged Kuhula in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula is looking to break free of the clinch but Boulder has double underhooks.
Kuhula working hard to break the clinch.
Kuhula tries to break the clinch but Boulder is controlling the position.
Boulder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuhula just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder prevents Kuhula from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuhula.
Kuhula tries to circle away but Boulder has him pinned against the cage.
Kuhula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kuhula misses.
Kuhula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuhula lands with a shot to the body.
Boulder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuhula's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuhula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boulder closes the distance and clinches.
Kuhula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuhula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boulder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuhula drops Boulder with a beautiful combination! Boulder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuhula is looking for the KO!
Boulder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuhula.
Boulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Boulder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuhula ducks under a wild hook from Boulder.
Boulder doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuhula circles away.
Boulder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuhula blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuhula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boulder swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kuhula counter with a right hand.
Boulder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuhula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boulder's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula drops Boulder with a huge uppercut! Boulder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kuhula is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezra Ray will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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186 lbs
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181 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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupper takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Ray throws a combination. Tupper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Tupper.
Tupper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tupper clinches with his opponent.
Ray prevents Tupper from breaking the clinch.
Tupper lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray lands with an uppercut that bounces Tupper off the cage and back into range.
Ray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupper lands a high kick!
Ray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Tupper is looking to clinch.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Ray lands with an overhand left.
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Ray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tupper tries to break free but Ray pushes him back against the cage.
Tupper controlling the action here for a moment.
Ray keeps control of Tupper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tupper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ray has him pressed against the cage.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray walks into a stiff left hand from Tupper.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ray's hands.
Tupper closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupper. That snapped Ray's head back.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Ray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Tupper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
Tupper has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ray.
Ray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupper lands with a nice body punch.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRay.
Ray slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper tries to clinch but Ray moves away
and Ray counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ray's head.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Tupper slips the punch.
Tupper staying out of range there.
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Tupper stalling.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper trying to control the position but instead, Ray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tupper into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezra Ray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper clinches up with Ray and pushes him back against the cage.
Tupper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tupper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ray misses with an elbow over the top.
Bobby Tupper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuppers head.
Tupper wants to break free but Ray has control.
Tupper wants to get back to striking at distance but Ray won't allow it.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper moves out of range easily.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
Tupper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch but Ray moves out of range.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Ray misses with a looping right.
Bobby Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray lands with a kick to the temple. Tupper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupper slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper.
Ray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tupper wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Tupper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ray.
Tupper forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Tupper blocking some punches.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray avoiding damage as Tupper throws knees to the body.
Tupper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray working aggressively here.
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupper tries to clinch but Ray moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
Tupper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupper scrambles back to his feet.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper checks a low kick from Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ray throws a right and a left that Tupper avoids nicely.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Tupper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tupper backs off Ray throws a huge counter combo but Tupper manages to avoid it all.
A left and a right from Tupper both land. Nice combination.
Tupper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
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!
Ray misses with a left hand
and Tupper counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tupper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupper clinches.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tupper back to the cage. Ray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tupper is looking to land body kicks.
Ray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupper moves into the clinch.
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper.
Tupper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ray.
Tupper wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Ray shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tupper looks to clinch
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses
and Ray counters with a head kick. That will keep Tupper thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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 Bobby Tupper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Tupper scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Tupper moves into the clinch successfully.
Tupper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper tries to clinch
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Tupper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper connects with a leg kick. Ray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupper instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray blocks an elbow strike from Tupper.
Tupper lands a body shot.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray misses with an elbow strike.
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Tupper has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Tupper lands an uppercut.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper lands an elbow inside.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper avoiding damage.
A short left from Ray.
Tupper is struggling to control the position.
Tupper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Tupper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ray has him pressed against the cage.
Tupper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray throws a leg kick which misses Tupper's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupper tries to avoid it.
Tupper wants to clinch.
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray misses with a hook.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well.
Tupper tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ezra Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupper.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Tupper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tupper tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray misses with a hook. Tupper ducked under it nicely.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Tupper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a good, hard body kick but Tupper shrugs it off.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray throws a big counter head kick but Tupper avoids it with no problem.
Tupper has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
Tupper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Tupper.
I think Tupper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Tupper!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
140 lbs
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138 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi gets the takedown into side control.
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Musashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodriguez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Musashi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Musashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Musashi dives into Rodriguez's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rodriguez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Musashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez working Musashi over with strikes.
Musashi is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.
Musashi has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Musashi is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Rodriguez there.
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.
Musashi is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Musashi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez working over Musashi with some ground and pound. Musashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.
Musashi wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Musashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Musashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Musashi's hands, connecting with Musashi's forehead.
Musashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Musashi looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Musashi gets full guard.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Musashi controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Musashi wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Musashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Musashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
Musashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Musashi is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Musashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Musashi dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Musashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligerito Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Musashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Musashi has wrist control.
Rodriguez postures up.
Musashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Musashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi looking to control.
Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Musashi controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musashi's head.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez is in close to Musashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodriguez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez cracks Musashi with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a big shot to Musashi's brow.
Rodriguez works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez stands up over Musashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a big shot to Musashi's brow.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
Musashi is rocked!
Rodriguez is working Musashi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez stands up over Musashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Musashi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!
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