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LAFC 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Reese (ranked 24756 p4p, 6476 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 639 p4p, 604 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Reese's head back.
Reese takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reese is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hammer to the mat. Hammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammer is wriggling around but Reese manages to pass to half guard.
Reese is controlling the pace.
Reese wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
Hammer trying to control but Reese postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Reese not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reese is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Reese is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese.
Reese is taking a breather. Hammer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reese seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reese is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reese dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked
so Reese counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reese landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Reese is proving a slippery customer.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with some ground and pound.
Reese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reese controlling from the top 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.
Reese trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reese clinches.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reese fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reese moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
Reese is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hammer can't fight it off and eventually Reese manages to take the fight to the floor. Hammer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
John Reese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Reese chips away with some ground and pound.
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Reese connects with a couple of short punches.
Reese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reese dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reese staying out of range there.
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Reese has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Hammer.
Reese manages to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reese manages to pull guard.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese trying to control but Hammer postures up.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reese defends it well.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer is thwarting Reese's attempts to control the position.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reese gets full guard.
Reese wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Reese is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Reese swinging wildly here.
Reese looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Reese counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reese is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reese to get the leverage.
Hammer trying to control but Reese postures up.
Reese is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Reese.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Reese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dallman (ranked 3577 p4p, 4013 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 448 p4p, 483 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dallman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blake Shelton - God's Country. Goldberg has chosen GOLDBERGS WCW INTRO MUSIC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Dallman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallman shoots in and bounces Goldberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldberg pulls Dallman in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Dallman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Dallman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is still trying to improve position.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dallman looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Dallman dodges it nicely.
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Dallman is a slippery customer.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dallman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg working over Dallman with some ground and pound. Dallman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dallman is breathing heavily.
Goldberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dallman is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Dallman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Dallman is rocked!
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Dallman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Dallman's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Dallman's temple.
Goldberg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dallman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Goldberg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dallman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Goldberg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
In his post fight interview, Bill Goldberg gave a big smile as he said 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'.
In defeat, Billy Dallman stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was bullshit mane! He knows I was winnin' tha fight! That fight was mine! Listen 'ere buddy, this ain't over! If I gotta take this one outside I will!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Killstrike (ranked 3413 p4p, 3608 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 423 p4p, 454 weight class). Killstrike comes to the cage accompanied by Infinite Darkness by - KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Limbtwister has chosen Break Shit by - LIMP BIZKIT as his entrance music. Lazerus Limbtwister acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Killstrike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Limbtwister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Killstrike's face as Limbtwister controls the position.
Killstrike trying his best to control but Limbtwister has mounted him.
Killstrike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killstrike tries to get out of the position.
Limbtwister controlling the pace for now.
Killstrike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limbtwister on the ground.
Limbtwister fails to advance to Killstrike's back.
Killstrike tries to hold on but Limbtwister pushes him away.
Limbtwister controlling the position easily from mount.
Killstrike is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstrike keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Limbtwister controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killstrike is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Limbtwister locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Killstrike is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lazerus Limbtwister!
In his post fight interview, Lazerus Limbtwister gave a big smile as he said 'Breaking bones and taking names.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Liddell (ranked 3232 p4p, 24885 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 386 p4p, 622 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chunk Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Matrix tenderised Liddell's leg. Liddell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matrix manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liddell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell pushing down on Matrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell uses his free foot to push down on Matrix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matrix.
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
Liddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liddell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matrix takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Liddell looking to finish Matrix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matrix!
 Matrix is rocked!
Matrix has left one of his arms exposed and Liddell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Matrix screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chunk Liddell!
After winning the bout, Chunk Liddell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebonon Currant (ranked 3214 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Olej Saganov (ranked 371 p4p, 427 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebonon Currant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olej Saganov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Currant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Currant slips a jab and a cross from Saganov.
Saganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saganov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Currant works Saganov's body with a nice hook.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range.
Saganov scores with a nice head shot.
Currant scores with a shot to the body.
Currant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saganov misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Currant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Currant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saganov's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Currant takes a swing at Saganov's ribcage but misses.
Saganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saganov lands a nice hook to Currant's body. Currant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Currant slips a jab from Saganov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Currant.
Currant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saganov drops Currant with a right and a left! Saganov comes rushing in but Currant regains his composure and manages to keep Saganov in guard.
 It looks like Lebonon Currant has been cut.
Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom.
Currant working for a triangle but Saganov defends it easily.
Saganov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Currant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saganov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Currant is looking for a triangle but Saganov pushes his legs off easily.
Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saganov drops back looking for a leg! Currant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Currant manages to kick Saganov off! Saganov jumps back into Currant's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Currant is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saganov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saganov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saganov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Currant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Currant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Currant!
Currant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Currant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saganov tries to buck Currant off but Currant is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saganov is trying to get back to his feet.
Saganov trying to control but Currant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Saganov just trying to survive but Currant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saganov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Currant.
Saganov trying to control but not successfully.
Saganov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Currant's arms.
Saganov is trying to get back to his feet but Currant has full control of the position and if anything, Saganov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saganov tries to break free.
Saganov fending off the submission attempt from Currant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lebonon Currant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lebonon Currant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currant.
Currant wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Saganov.
Currant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Currant tries to bum rush Saganov with a series of wild strikes but Saganov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov scores with a punch to the head.
Saganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov throws a hook but Currant blocks it.
Saganov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Currant scores with a punch to the head.
Currant throws the left hand but Saganov avoids the punch easily.
Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lebonon Currant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saganov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Currant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saganov catches Currant napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Currant to the canvas!
Currant is rocked!
Saganov tries to free his leg and advance position but Currant is retaining full guard.
Oh Currant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saganov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lebonon Currant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Currant keeping full guard, as Saganov tries to pass.
Currant seems to have got his legs back now.
Saganov keeps trying to improve his position.
Saganov tries to stand but Currant is controlling from the bottom.
Saganov controlling from the top position.
Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Currant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saganov doesn't defend quickly enough and Currant has managed to lock this one up! Can Saganov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Currant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebonon Currant!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Berlusconi (ranked 3410 p4p, 3676 weight class) and Erl Jonsen (ranked 411 p4p, 437 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alessandro Berlusconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erl Jonsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berlusconi gets a double leg takedown into Jonsen's guard.
Berlusconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsen has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
Jonsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berlusconi controls the pace.
Berlusconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berlusconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonsen's head.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berlusconi advances to half guard.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berlusconi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Jonsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berlusconi lands a nice short elbow.
Berlusconi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berlusconi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jonsen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Berlusconi!
A relieved looking Alessandro Berlusconi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Weasel (ranked 2538 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Med Tech (ranked 319 p4p, 410 weight class). Charles Weasel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Weasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Med Tech!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tech connects with a solid leg kick.
Weasel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tech on his heels. He'll look to pass Tech's guard now, I'm sure.
Weasel is working Tech over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weasel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weasel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weasel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weasel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weasel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tech has his foot on Weasel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weasel works his way back into a safe position though.
Weasel passes Tech's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weasel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weasel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weasel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tech is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Weasel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 2624 p4p, 3057 weight class) and Andre King (ranked 343 p4p, 376 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre King!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King gets a clinch.
Briggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Briggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
King landing knees to the head.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Briggs is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King crunches a lovely knee into Briggs's ribcage.
King working Briggs over with knees to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Briggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Briggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Briggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Briggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Briggs tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Briggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Briggs's face.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
King working Briggs over with knees to the body.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Briggs's face.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Briggs tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Briggs avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King cracks Briggs with a nice body shot.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Briggs blocks it with crossed arms.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Briggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by King.
Briggs managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Briggs won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a left to the head.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
King tries a knee to the head but Briggs blocks it.
Briggs avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the body.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Macka Briggs's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King with the inside leg kick.
Briggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Briggs lands a slapping body shot.
Briggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Briggs is now in King's guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briggs is one step ahead there.
King keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King passes the guard and advances to mount!
King looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Briggs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King controlling his opponent.
Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position.
King looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King throws some wild stikes that Briggs manages to avoid easily.
King landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King with a couple of short strikes.
Briggs is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briggs manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
King is taking a breather. Briggs 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.
Briggs is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to control but Briggs wriggling away.
Briggs wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King looking to control but Briggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King controlling from the full mount.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King is stalling here but it's allowed Briggs to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King moves nicely into side control.
Briggs defending against the ground and pound.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Briggs down.
King tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Briggs is in a horrible position here. King smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
King wants to clinch up but Briggs keeps it at a distance.
King slips under a jab from Briggs.
King looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
King slips a jab from Briggs.
Briggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Briggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
King moves into the clinch.
Briggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Briggs managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Briggs is defending well for now.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Briggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from King.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King lands a knee to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Briggs tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Briggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the head.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Briggs is defending well for now.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King landing knees to the body.
Briggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Briggs avoids it.
Andre King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a knee to the head.
King scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Briggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King crunches a lovely knee into Briggs's ribcage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Briggs avoids the damage to the body.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a knee to the head.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Andre King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with the head strike.
Briggs tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Briggs avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Briggs is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King missing with knees to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Briggs is defending well for now.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre King!
Andre King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael OMalley (ranked 2220 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 226 p4p, 253 weight class). OMalley's entrance music is Tekashi 6ix9ine - Tati. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and OMalley counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but OMalley keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
OMalley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
OMalley landing a few strikes.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OMalley is chipping away with strikes.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
OMalley is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Gracie struggling a bit here.
OMalley scores with punches from side control.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - OMalley scoring with strikes.
OMalley lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
OMalley lands a few punches from side control.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley working the head with strikes.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but OMalley is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
OMalley cracks Gracie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! OMalley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gracie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by OMalley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 1856 p4p, 1650 weight class) and Mike Martinez (ranked 239 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213
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27
215
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Martinez throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Our spies down at at The Gulag Public Gym inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Burns forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
Martinez has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martinez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burns is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Burns working Martinez over with strikes.
Martinez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez is rocked!
Burns is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Martinez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Burns fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Martinez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Burns! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Mike Martinez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I know i lost tonight,but i will comeback better next time,fuck it'.
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hype
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pop
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