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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsson comes to the cage accompanied by back on my feet again. The key to victory for Timmy Olsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Olsson!
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, Jamal Porter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsson has a takedown stuffed.
Porter scores with a takedown into Olsson's guard.
Porter trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Olsson is looking to regain half guard here but Porter keeps moving and retains side control.
Porter moves into full mount!
Porter tries to control but Olsson wriggling away.
Porter looking to secure an arm triangle but Olsson defends it well.
Porter has control of Olsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Olsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Porter is working for a guillotine from mount but Olsson frees his head quite easily.
Porter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Porter looking for a guillotine from mount but Olsson is having none of it.
Olsson tries to hold on but Porter pushes him away.
Olsson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter trying to control but Olsson is having none of it.
Porter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Olsson is now in Porter's guard. A big mistake from Porter there, giving up the dominant position!
Olsson trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
Porter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olsson trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olsson defends it easily.
Olsson preventing the sweep.
Olsson wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Porter has his foot on Olsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter looks gassed!
Olsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porter working for a triangle but Olsson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Olsson from controlling successfully.
Porter wants to sweep here but Olsson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Porter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Olsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Porter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olsson's guard.
Porter looking to sit in guard and control but Olsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Olsson from controlling successfully.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Olsson trying to control but Porter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Olsson has passed into half guard!
Olsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Porter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olsson wants to pass the guard but Porter is keeping the position.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olsson looking to pass the guard.
Porter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Porter is looking for a triangle but Olsson pushes his legs off easily.
Olsson wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Porter looking for subs off his back but Olsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Olsson prevents Porter from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porter actively working from the bottom here.
Olsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Porter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Porter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Olsson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Porter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olsson swivels and escapes.
Porter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsson's guard.
Porter slips nicely into half guard.
Porter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Porter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Porter is working for a submission of some sort.
Porter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Olsson counters with a single leg into guard. Porter didn't expect that.
Porter trying to strike off his back.
Olsson won't allow Porter to sweep him here.
Olsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olsson wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Porter looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Olsson is defending well. Porter quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Olsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Porter celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Porter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay jay Icmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Icmat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to next episode. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay jay Icmat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Icmat is defending against the submission attempts here by Michaels.
Icmat trying to control here.
Icmat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Michaels prevents Icmat from standing back up.
Michaels is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Icmat's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Michaels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Icmat is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
Michaels working for a guillotine from mount but Icmat is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to control but Icmat wriggling away.
Michaels controlling the pace for now.
Michaels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Icmat wants to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
Michaels working for a submission but Icmat is keeping him at bay.
Michaels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Icmat is surviving well by controlling Michaels's body position as best he can.
Icmat is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Michaels prevents Icmat from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michaels controlling his opponent.
Icmat is breathing heavily.
Michaels connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels has hold of Icmat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Icmat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Michaels landing shots from mount.
Michaels wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Michaels tries to control but Icmat wriggling away.
Icmat wants to control but Michaels is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels is keen to just control but Icmat is a slippery customer.
Icmat wants to improve his position but Michaels is controlling well.
Michaels lands strikes from half guard.
Michaels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Icmat defends the submission attempt.
Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels trying to control from half guard but Icmat is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icmat tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Michaels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Icmat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Michaels is keen to just control but Icmat is a slippery customer.
Michaels escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ace Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Michaels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michaels decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Icmat!
Michaels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Michaels is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Icmat is surviving well by controlling Michaels's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels trying to control but Icmat is having none of it.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icmat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Michaels.
Michaels gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Icmat pushes Michaels off looking to stand but Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icmat gets full guard.
Icmat trying to control the position.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Icmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Icmat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels pushing down on Icmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michaels passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Icmat!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Icmat.
Icmat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels forces Icmat back against the cage and clinches.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jay jay Icmat has been cut.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Icmat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Icmat tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a shoot takedown. Icmat fights it but they end up in guard.
Icmat keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels passes Icmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Michaels in particular looking to stall.
Ace Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels uses his free foot to push down on Icmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Icmat.
Icmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michaels is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Michaels doesn't manage to clinch there - Icmat circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Michaels!
Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Icmat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Icmat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Michaels passes into half guard.
Icmat is in trouble now - Michaels has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Icmat has given up his back. Will we see Michaels going for some submissions?
Michaels is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Michaels is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Icmat has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Michaels has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Icmat taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Michaels doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Michaels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Struktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Brunswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunswick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Sir Brunswick is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Struktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struktion throws a body kick that misses.
Struktion closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick, looking for a takedown. Struktion pushes Brunswick against the cage but Brunswick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Struktion's front leg but catches the back leg as Struktion tries to avoid it.
Brunswick throws a head kick but Struktion moves out of range.
Brunswick feints and then cracks Struktion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Struktion down.
Brunswick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brunswick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Struktion's sensitive parts.
Struktion is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Brunswick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brunswick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Struktion doesn't seem bothered though.
Struktion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunswick as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Dee Struktion has been cut.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Struktion's front leg but catches the back leg as Struktion tries to avoid it.
Brunswick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brunswick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunswick connects with a right hand. Struktion shakes it off.
Brunswick scores with a leg kick.
Struktion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brunswick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brunswick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunswick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Brunswick! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sir Brunswick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
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, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Withrow.
Withrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Withrow moves out of range as Sarney strikes.
Sarney throws a hook but Withrow avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Withrow, right into the meat.
Withrow misses with a two punch combination.
Withrow keeps Sarney at a distance using the push kick.
Withrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarney.
Sarney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Withrow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sarney!
Sarney tries to improve his position but instead Withrow has taken his back!
Sarney defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Sarney right now.
Withrow working for a choke but Sarney is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Withrow keeps control of the position as Sarney tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sarney is defending well though. Withrow let's go of the attempt for now.
Sarney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Withrow looking to break Sarney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sarney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Withrow will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Withrow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sarney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Withrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Withrow doesn't have the hooks in and Sarney manages to turn into his guard.
Sarney thows a big elbow that misses.
Withrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarney is aware though and is defending well.
Sarney wants to stand but Withrow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Withrow working for a triangle but Sarney defends it easily.
Withrow is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Withrow is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Sarney frees his head nicely. Oh but Withrow has switched to an armbar! Sarney is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Withrow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Kosovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. Clint Kosovich will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Kosovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosovich is looking to clinch.
Kosovich is looking to clinch.
Kosovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kosovich tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosovich sprawls well. Kosovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosovich moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosovich wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Roberts tries to clinch
and Kosovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosovich misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosovich clinches.
Kosovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Kosovich lands with a light punch inside.
Kosovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kosovich lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Kosovich lands a right hand.
Roberts looking to throw knees to the head but Kosovich is blocking nicely.
Kosovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Roberts is rocked!
It looks like Billy Roberts has been cut.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Kosovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosovich leaning against his opponent.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Kosovich slowing the pace effectively.
Kosovich connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Roberts badly! Roberts tumbles to the floor and Kosovich stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Kosovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between G Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). G Unit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ettore Masiero's chin.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, G Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiero throws the kick towards the body but Unit avoids it.
Masiero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masiero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unit tries for a takedown but Masiero manages to get underhooks.
Masiero trying to land knees to the body.
Masiero lands a damaging elbow.
Masiero misses with an elbow strike.
Masiero working Unit over with knees to the body.
Unit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unit managing to block the knees to the body from Masiero.
Unit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masiero pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for G Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Unit avoids the body shot from Masiero.
Unit instigates a clinch.
Unit takes an elbow to the temple.
Unit avoids the elbow strike from Masiero, against the cage.
Masiero trying to land knees to the body.
Masiero pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Unit takes an elbow to the temple.
Masiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit takes an elbow to the temple.
Masiero trying to land knees to the body.
Masiero trying to land knees to the body.
Unit avoids the elbow strike from Masiero, against the cage.
Masiero misses with an elbow strike.
Unit dodges an elbow strike from Masiero.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masiero throws an elbow but misses.
Unit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unit dodges an elbow strike from Masiero.
Masiero lands an elbow inside.
Masiero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
G Unit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masiero throws a leg kick but Unit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masiero misses with a body kick.
Unit moves out of range of the body kick from Masiero.
Unit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Masiero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Unit is breathing heavily.
Masiero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit moves out of range as Masiero throws a body kick.
Masiero lands a big head kick that sends Unit tumbling to the mat! Masiero takes a step backwards and waves Unit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ettore Masiero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masiero leaves Unit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masiero looks to score with a jab to the body but Unit is just out of range.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masiero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Unit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Unit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Masiero!
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Unit in the body.
Masiero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masiero misses with a body kick.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Masiero throws a wild body kick that Unit sees coming a mile off.
Unit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masiero keeps Unit at a distance using the push kick.
Masiero feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unit avoids the head kick by Masiero.
Unit shoots for a takedown but Masiero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masiero.
Masiero rushes Unit and presses him up against the cage.
Masiero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unit avoids it.
Masiero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masiero misses with an elbow over the top.
Masiero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masiero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unit jumps guard but Masiero stands there with Unit around his waist. Unit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masiero lands an elbow inside.
Masiero breaks the clinch.
Masiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masiero.
Masiero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masiero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masiero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Unit takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Unit with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Unit. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Unit down.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Unit in the body.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Unit shoots in for a takedown but Masiero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masiero scores with a push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masiero.
Masiero closes the distance and clinches.
Unit dodges an elbow strike from Masiero.
Masiero trying to land knees to the body.
Masiero lands an elbow that stopped Unit in his tracks for a moment.
Unit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masiero throws an elbow but it misses.
Masiero lands an elbow inside.
Unit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masiero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Masiero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masiero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masiero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
Ettore Masiero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Masiero.
Unit dives in and grabs Masiero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masiero pushes down on Unit's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Masiero.
Unit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masiero is looking to slow Unit down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Masiero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Masiero slams his shin into Unit's torso.
Unit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masiero as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Unit down.
Masiero throws the kick towards the body but Unit avoids it.
Unit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masiero. That one must have hurt.
Masiero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unit moves out of range of the body kick from Masiero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masiero.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masiero.
Masiero tries a head kick but it misses.
Masiero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masiero is looking to slow Unit down with leg kicks.
Unit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masiero. Masiero obviously looking to wear him down.
Masiero looks for the body kick but Unit saw that one coming.
Masiero throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Masiero throws a front kick that sends Unit stumbling back into the cage.
Masiero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unit was well out of range. Poor timing from Masiero.
Masiero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Masiero throws a head kick that misses.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masiero throws a push kick but Unit slaps the foot to one side.
Masiero throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Unit moves out of range of the body kick.
G Unit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masiero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masiero throws out the jab.
Unit shoots for a double leg takedown but Masiero sprawls well. He's pushed Unit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for G Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masiero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Unit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masiero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unit rather than just go for the knockout.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Masiero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Masiero.
Masiero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unit if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masiero.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Masiero scores with a nice body kick.
Masiero misses with a head kick.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masiero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unit's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masiero, right into the meat.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Unit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masiero scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unit is defended easily by Masiero.
Masiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masiero.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Unit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Unit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masiero. Masiero obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Unit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Unit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masiero.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masiero misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masiero.
Masiero cracks the inside of Unit's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masiero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unit if he has to take too many more of those.
Masiero darts in and clinches Unit up against the cage.
Masiero lands an elbow inside.
Unit is trying to drag Masiero to the mat but Masiero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masiero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unit is defending well for now.
Masiero lands an elbow inside that Unit shrugs off.
Masiero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Unit's defenses.
Masiero misses with an elbow strike.
Masiero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unit managing to block the knees to the body from Masiero.
Masiero wants to get back to striking at distance but Unit won't allow it.
Unit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masiero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masiero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masiero misses with a kick to the body.
Masiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Masiero misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Masiero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Masiero misses with a body kick.
Masiero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unit.
Unit blocks the body kick.
Unit closes the distance and clinches up with Masiero, looking for a takedown. Unit pushes Masiero against the cage but Masiero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masiero is looking to clinch.
Masiero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masiero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masiero throws the kick towards the body but Unit avoids it.
Unit avoids the head kick by Masiero.
Masiero pushes Unit up against the cage in a clinch.
Unit avoids the elbow strike from Masiero, against the cage.
Masiero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unit avoids it.
Masiero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Unit fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for G Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masiero tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit dodges an elbow strike from Masiero.
Masiero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masiero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masiero throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit blocks an elbow strike from Masiero.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masiero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unit's brow.
Unit avoids the elbow strike from Masiero, against the cage.
Masiero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unit avoids a wild elbow strike from Masiero.
Unit goes for a takedown attempt but Masiero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masiero throws a leg kick which misses Unit's front leg but catches the back leg as Unit tries to avoid it.
Masiero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masiero misses the shot to the body.
Unit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masiero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masiero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masiero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Masiero.
Masiero throws the left hand but Unit avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit blocks a head kick by Masiero.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Unit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unit tries for a takedown but Masiero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masiero throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Masiero lands with a nice body kick.
Masiero scoring well with a low kick there.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masiero looks to land a body kick but Unit moved away.
Masiero stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Unit down.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masiero throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Masiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unit rushes Masiero and presses him up against the cage.
Masiero lands an elbow just above Unit 's eye.
Masiero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit avoids a wild elbow strike from Masiero.
Unit pulls guard effortlessly.
Unit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Masiero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masiero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Masiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ettore Masiero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit gets back to full guard.
Unit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ettore Masiero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masiero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Masiero!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steel Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton has chosen Shutterbug as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
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178 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steel Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Upton defends it nicely.
Maguire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maguire is looking to clinch but Upton is avoiding it.
Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Upton circles away.
Maguire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Upton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maguire backwards.
Maguire is trying to maintain a safe position but Upton gets an underhook and turns Maguire into the cage.
Maguire misses with a knee strike.
Upton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Upton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maguire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maguire trying to land knees to the body.
Upton prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.
Maguire is struggling to control the position.
Maguire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maguire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Upton gets underhooks to prevent Maguire's takedown attempt.
Upton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Upton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire tries to clinch but Upton is having none of it.
Upton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Upton drops Maguire with a beautiful combination! Maguire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Upton is looking for the KO!
Maguire is rocked!
Upton fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Maguire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Upton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maguire seems to have got his legs back now.
Upton shoots in and bounces Maguire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Upton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Upton throws a big right hand that misses.
Upton stops Maguire from standing up.
Maguire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maguire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Upton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to control the position but Upton postures up.
Maguire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Upton defends well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Upton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maguire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Upton won't be happy with that.
Maguire is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Upton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Upton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upton looking for submissions off his back.
Upton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maguire throwing strikes from guard but Upton blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maguire is looking to stand up but Upton won't let him.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Upton keeps moving.
Upton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maguire drops back looking for a leg! Upton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Upton manages to kick Maguire off! Maguire jumps back into Upton's guard.
Upton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maguire manages to get himself to full guard.
Maguire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Upton won't allow Maguire to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Upton's guard.
Maguire lands a couple of digs.
Maguire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Upton dives on top into guard.
Upton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maguire, who protects the arm well.
Upton wants to control but Maguire is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire tries to bench press Upton off him but Upton keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maguire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Upton throws out the jab.
Maguire scores with a takedown into Upton's guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Upton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maguire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Upton keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
Maguire wants to pass the guard but Upton is keeping the position.
Maguire preventing the sweep.
Maguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Maguire wants to pass the guard but Upton is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maguire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maguire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Upton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Upton is breathing heavily.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Upton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maguire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Upton throwing strikes but Maguire uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Upton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maguire is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton is trying to control. Maguire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Upton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maguire is just riding it out for now. Upton eventually gives up the hold.
Upton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Upton wants to work for an arm triangle but Maguire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maguire keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Upton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Upton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Upton shoots for a double leg takedown but Maguire sprawls well. He's pushed Upton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maguire tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Upton to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Upton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upton tries to clinch but Maguire moves away
and Maguire counters by moving into the clinch.
Maguire connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Luke Upton has been cut.
Maguire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maguire wants the takedown. Upton is fighting it off but Maguire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Upton's guard against the cage.
Upton looking for a guillotine here but Maguire defends easily.
Upton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upton is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maguire is looking to work some ground and pound but Upton has wrist control.
Maguire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Maguire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Upton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown but Upton shows good takedown defense.
Maguire blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Maguire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Upton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maguire moves away from the strike by Upton.
Maguire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Upton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maguire somewhat.
Upton throws a sloppy body shot
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire tries to clinch but Upton is having none of it.
Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Upton from controlling successfully.
Upton landing some decent shots from guard.
Upton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maguire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maguire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maguire!
Upton is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Upton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maguire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Upton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maguire wants to take a breather but Upton is having none of it.
Upton is trying to get back to full guard.
Maguire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Upton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Upton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maguire trying to control but Upton is working from the bottom.
Upton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Upton has his foot on Maguire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maguire works his way back into a safe position though.
Upton is trying to control the position but Maguire postures up.
Maguire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Upton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maguire tries to free his leg and advance position but Upton is retaining full guard.
Maguire thows a big elbow that misses.
Upton pushes a forearm under Maguire's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maguire is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Upton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Correa de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa de Lima has chosen Rap do Solitario as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mickey McFinnegan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McFinnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny Correa de Lima!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnegan throws a right and a left that Correa de Lima avoids nicely.
McFinnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correa de Lima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mickey McFinnegan has been cut.
McFinnegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Correa de Lima.
A combination from Correa de Lima does no damage.
McFinnegan throws a series of punches but Correa de Lima avoids them all with ease.
Correa de Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - McFinnegan circles away.
Correa de Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFinnegan.
McFinnegan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Correa de Lima.
McFinnegan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McFinnegan duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Correa de Lima.
Mickey McFinnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Correa de Lima.
McFinnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
McFinnegan misses with a combination
and Correa de Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnegan presses Correa de Lima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Correa de Lima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFinnegan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFinnegan lands a shoulder strike.
McFinnegan manages to break the clinch.
Correa de Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Correa de Lima looks gassed!
McFinnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
McFinnegan lands a nice hook to Correa de Lima's body. Correa de Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice combo by McFinnegan! Oh, that's hurt him - Correa de Lima falls to the canvas and McFinnegan follows him into side control.
Correa de Lima is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinnegan has hold of Correa de Lima's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Correa de Lima seems comfortable defending it but McFinnegan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Correa de Lima is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Correa de Lima is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McFinnegan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey McFinnegan!
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