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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keefer 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.
Arcinas wants to control but Keefer is keeping busy.
Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arcinas trying to control here.
Arcinas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keefer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Arcinas is looking for a sweep. Keefer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcinas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Keefer 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.
Keefer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Keefer prevents Arcinas from standing back up.
Keefer is taking a breather. Arcinas 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.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Arcinas looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Keefer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keefer is pressing down on Arcinas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arcinas is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Keefer there.
Keefer trying to control the pace.
Arcinas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keefer lands a nice short elbow.
Keefer lands with a punch from half guard.
Arcinas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keefer controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas tries to get to full guard but Keefer has control of the leg.
Keefer working Arcinas over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Keefer seems content to control.
Keefer moves nicely into side control.
Keefer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arcinas some visible discomfort.
Keefer lands a nice forearm strike.
Keefer working the head with strikes.
Arcinas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keefer working the body and head with strikes.
Keefer scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keefer scores with punches from side control.
Keefer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Keefer working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Keefer stalls from top position.
Keefer is putting a hurting on Arcinas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Keefer taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keefer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keefer scoring with punches from side control.
Keefer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Keefer controlling the position.
Arcinas is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keefer lands a few punches from side control.
Keefer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Keefer.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Keefer does no damage.
Arcinas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keefer defends it nicely.
Arcinas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keefer's half guard.
Arcinas trying to mount his opponent but Keefer defends it.
Arcinas is looking for a kimura but Keefer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arcinas to get the leverage.
Keefer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keefer is controlling Arcinas's posture.
Arcinas preventing the sweep.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Keefer is looking to sinch up a triangle. Arcinas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Keefer's body to avoid the submission. Keefer has instead reached around Arcinas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Keefer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Keefer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dos Santos can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Chapman and Dos Santos drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Chapman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leland Chapman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barrett Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Carter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumble.
Rumble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumble throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Rumble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rumble misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Rumble.
Rumble throws a wild body kick that Carter sees coming a mile off.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumble circles away.
Carter is looking to score with low kicks.
Carter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rumble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble struggling a bit here.
Rumble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Carter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rumble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Carter working away.
Rumble is looking for a sweep.
Rumble managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carter.
Rumble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rumble tries to get out of the position.
Rumble wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.
Carter working the ground and pound.
It looks like Barrett Rumble has been cut.
The ground and pound from Carter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carter scoring with punches and elbows.
Barrett Rumble's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumble takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barrett Rumble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barrett Rumble's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desean Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desean Waters is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Waters!
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, Keijo Kynis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kynis misses with a looping right.
Kynis stuffs the takedown attempt from Waters. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Kynis sprawls well.
Kynis throws a nice looking combination but Waters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kynis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Waters.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Kynis.
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Waters thows a big elbow that misses.
Waters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kynis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kynis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kynis!
Waters is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynis trying to control the position but Waters is working away.
Waters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kynis off and has taken his back!
Waters misses with punches from the back.
Kynis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kynis fending off the submission attempt from Waters.
Kynis trying to control the hands but Waters breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kynis is trying to shake Waters off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Waters won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kynis tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kynis to the ground. Kynis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kynis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Waters slips under a jab.
Keijo Kynis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Kynis.
Kynis throws a lazy right hand but Waters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kynis.
It looks like Desean Waters has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kynis as he connects with a hook.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kynis.
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Kynis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kynis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kynis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kynis misses.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kynis looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Kynis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waters is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters slips under a jab from Kynis.
Kynis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kynis.
Waters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kynis throws the left hand but Waters avoids the punch easily.
Kynis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waters.
Waters ducks under a wild hook from Kynis.
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kynis pinned against the cage. Kynis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kynis misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kynis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desean Waters's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kynis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Kynis.
Kynis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kynis throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Kynis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Waters looks for a takedown but Kynis sprawls well.
Waters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Waters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters digs a good body shot into Kynis's ribs.
Waters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kynis throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kynis.
A jab from Kynis misses.
Waters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kynis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kynis throws out the jab.
Kynis throws a jab but it's blocked by Waters.
Kynis misses with a jab to the body
and Waters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Waters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters shoots in but Kynis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kynis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kynis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kynis misses with a looping left.
Waters slips under a jab.
Kynis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kynis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
Keijo Kynis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kynis misses with a low kick.
Kynis misses with a wild combination.
Waters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kynis.
Kynis looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Waters swings for the body but Kynis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kynis.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Kynis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kynis missing with a left hand there. Waters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Kynis finds it's target.
Kynis misses with a looping right.
Waters slips under a jab.
Kynis works over Waters's head and body with a nice combination.
Keijo Kynis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kynis scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Waters.
A jab from Kynis misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kynis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kynis throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters is thwarting Kynis's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters seems to be working for a kimura but Kynis defends the submission attempt.
Kynis wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kynis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desean Waters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kynis throws an overhand right that lands on Waters's shoulder, as Waters tries to avoid the shot.
Waters misses with a shot to the body
and Kynis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waters moves out of range as Kynis strikes.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kynis.
Waters dives in and grabs Kynis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kynis pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Kynis misses with a combination
and Waters counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kynis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kynis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waters tries for a kimura but Kynis is defending well.
Kynis regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kynis won't allow Waters to pass to mount.
Kynis is staying active underneath Waters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Waters drops an elbow to the side of Kynis's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kynis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kynis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waters is trying to control the action in half guard but Kynis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kynis trying to control here.
Waters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kynis defends it well.
Desean Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis is trying to control but can't.
Kynis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kynis wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keijo Kynis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kynis misses with a wild combination.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Kynis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Kynis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kynis as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Kynis misses.
Waters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kynis just misses with a punch to the body.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kynis.
Kynis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kynis to the mat! Kynis manages to get full guard.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Kynis has wrist control.
Kynis controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desean Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kynis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kynis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brighton Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brighton Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston gets the takedown into side control.
Patterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnston off and has taken his back!
Patterson controlling well, preventing Johnston from escaping the position.
Patterson looking to break Johnston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Patterson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Patterson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Johnston taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abe Patterson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rio Nakisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Fraiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rio Nakisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraiser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiser drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakisaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakisaki.
Nakisaki moves in looking to clinch but Fraiser pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fraiser. That's going to slow Nakisaki down.
Nakisaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fraiser gets the takedown into side control.
Nakisaki is looking for a sweep.
Fraiser wants to control but Nakisaki is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraiser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakisaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fraiser working away.
Nakisaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fraiser trying to control the action but Nakisaki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fraiser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakisaki, who protects the arm well.
Nakisaki is not content to let Fraiser control the position.
Fraiser decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fraiser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fraiser blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakisaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakisaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fraiser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakisaki trying to control the position.
Fraiser wants to pass the guard but Nakisaki is keeping the position.
Fraiser postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakisaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fraiser, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fraiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Fraiser, not yet.
Fraiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakisaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fraiser on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakisaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraiser is keeping the position for now.
Fraiser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakisaki defends it easily.
Fraiser looks gassed!
Nakisaki is in close to Fraiser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakisaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nakisaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakisaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fraiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakisaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fraiser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakisaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fraiser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki works over Fraiser with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakisaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fraiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakisaki postures up and lands a big shot to Fraiser's brow.
Fraiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakisaki.
Fraiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakisaki's guard.
Nakisaki is trying to keep Fraiser in close.
Nakisaki has control of Fraiser's left arm, preventing Fraiser from doing any damage.
Fraiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakisaki keeping moving, preventing Fraiser from controlling successfully.
Nakisaki controls Fraiser momentarily but Fraiser frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fraiser dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakisaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nakisaki prevents Fraiser from getting the reversal.
Nakisaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraiser's face.
Fraiser tries to reverse the position but Nakisaki maintains control.
Nakisaki looking to finish Fraiser with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fraiser!
Nakisaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fraiser is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakisaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fraiser wants to hold on but Nakisaki pushes him away.
Fraiser is breathing heavily.
Nakisaki trying to control but Fraiser is having none of it.
Nakisaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakisaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fraiser in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakisaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraiser's face.
Nakisaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fraiser manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fraiser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fraiser throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fraiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakisaki.
Fraiser throwing short punches from the bottom.
Nakisaki wants to control from the top but Fraiser keeps moving.
Fraiser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakisaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fraiser is looking for a triangle but Nakisaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nakisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraiser is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakisaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakisaki thows a big elbow that misses.
Fraiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakisaki.
Fraiser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakisaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fraiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fraiser keeping moving, preventing Nakisaki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraiser trying to control the position here.
Fraiser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakisaki is aware though and is defending well.
Fraiser 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.
Fraiser has his foot on Nakisaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakisaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Fraiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakisaki.
Nakisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakisaki throws a leg kick but Fraiser checks it.
Nakisaki misses with a kick to the body
and Fraiser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser is looking to advance position but Nakisaki won't allow it.
Nakisaki trying to control from the bottom.
Nakisaki tries to get to full guard but Fraiser has control of the leg.
Nakisaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fraiser is working away from the top position though.
Nakisaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fraiser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakisaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fraiser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nakisaki tries to clinch up but Fraiser circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakisaki throws a sloppy head kick and Fraiser moves out of range easily.
Nakisaki misses with a head kick.
Fraiser shoots in and bounces Nakisaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fraiser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fraiser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakisaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakisaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakisaki!
Fraiser takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fraiser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Fraiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tim Fraiser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakisaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Nakisaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fraiser down.
Nakisaki lands a few punches from side control.
Fraiser regains half guard.
Nakisaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakisaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakisaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fraiser trying to control but Nakisaki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fraiser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fraiser.
Fraiser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fraiser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakisaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakisaki throwing strikes from guard but Fraiser blocks nicely.
Nakisaki working some strikes from top position.
Nakisaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fraiser looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nakisaki is defending well. Fraiser quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nakisaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fraiser celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Fraiser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lightning. Sammy Samson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samson wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers tries to bum rush Samson with a series of wild strikes but Samson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samson knocks Powers to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Powers is rocked!
It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Samson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powers is avoiding damage well.
Samson trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Samson taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Samson trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is looking for a sweep.
Powers manages to get back to half guard.
Powers wants to improve his position but Samson is controlling well.
Powers is staying active underneath Samson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Samson is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Samson is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson is controlling Powers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samson keeps working.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samson avoid being mounted?
Powers drops an elbow to the side of Samson's head.
Powers throws a strike but Samson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Samson controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Samson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samson wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Samson misses with a low kick.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.
Samson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers checks a leg kick.
Samson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Samson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Powers's cut.
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.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers swinging wildly here.
Powers lands with a nice combination. Samson backs away looking to recover.
Powers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samson misses with a double jab
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samson won't be happy with that.
Powers cracks Samson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Powers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Powers crashes against the mat.
Samson is looking to reverse the position.
Samson struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Powers shoots in and bounces Samson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Samson looking to control.
Samson looking to control but Powers passes into half guard.
Samson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers controlling the action here.
Powers stalling away here and it's allowed Samson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Samson is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Samson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samson is working an open guard so Powers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Powers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samson at a distance.
Samson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Powers.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers tries to clinch but Samson moves out of range.
A combination from Powers does no damage.
Samson dodges the punch combination from Powers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well.
Powers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Powers cracks Samson with a big elbow.
Powers lands a nice forearm strike.
Kenny Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers cracks Samson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Powers working the body and head with strikes.
Powers is staying tight to Samson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Powers lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Samson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Powers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Samson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samson trying to control here.
Samson actively working from the bottom here.
Powers prevents Samson from improving his position.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though.
Powers is nestled in close to Samson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Samson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powers working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Samson's thigh. Samson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Samson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers throws and elbow that misses. Samson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powers's guard. Nice move by Samson!
Powers pulls Samson in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Samson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Powers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Powers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Powers trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samson looking to control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
Powers chips away with some ground and pound.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samson has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.
Samson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
Samson working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Powers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Powers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves out of range as Easton throws a body kick.
Easton tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Easton throws a leg kick
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easton.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Easton or not.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Easton is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Easton has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Easton wants to break free but Silva has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva pushes Easton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva pushes Easton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works on Easton's body with a couple of short punches.
Easton is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Easton backwards.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Easton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva cracks Easton with a nice body shot.
Easton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Easton or not.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easton's efforts to push away.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Easton backwards.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva pushes Easton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Silva.
Good body shot from Silva.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easton.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva pushes Easton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Easton is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva trying to advance position but Easton counters by regaining guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Easton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Easton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Easton preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Easton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Easton misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Easton!
Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Easton is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Silva has taken his back!
Silva looking for the RNC.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
Easton fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Easton prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Easton wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Easton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Easton fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
Easton holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Easton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A low kick from Easton misses
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Easton is defending the position.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Easton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Easton.
Silva wants to take Easton's back here but Easton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Easton is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Easton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Easton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Easton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Easton misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Easton won't be happy with that.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Easton denies him.
Silva trying to control the position but Easton is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Easton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Easton has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Easton stops Silva from passing to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
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.
Easton throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Easton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Easton.
Easton throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Easton.
Brad Easton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva pushes Easton up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Easton backwards.
Easton trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Easton into the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Easton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Easton backwards.
Easton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Easton breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Nao (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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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eiji Nao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico misses with a few strikes there.
Nao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Eiji Nao has been cut.
Nao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rico.
Nao looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Eiji Nao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico throws a series of punches but Nao avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Nao - just one landing.
Nao throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rico throws a solid leg kick but Nao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rico.
Rico tries to bum rush Nao with a series of wild strikes but Nao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nao slips under a jab.
Rico misses with a series of wild punches.
Nao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Rico tries to bum rush Nao with a series of wild strikes but Nao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rico.
Rico misses with a low kick.
Nao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rico tries to bum rush Nao with a series of wild strikes but Nao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao punishes Rico's body with a nice straight punch.
Rico throws a jab when Nao was well out of range.
Nao moves out of range as Rico strikes.
Nao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nao throws a big shot that misses.
Nao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nao lands a slapping body shot.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Nao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rico throws a big shot that misses.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Rico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nao to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Rod Rico has been cut.
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!
Nao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nao scores with a sloppy right hand. Rico should have avoided that one.
Nao missing with a left hand there. Rico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
Rico walks straight into a right hand from Nao - that's dropped him! Nao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rico from any more punishment! Rico complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eiji Nao!
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