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LAFC Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buford BoDean (ranked 24759 p4p, 24622 weight class) and Timofey Babinski (ranked 205 p4p, 200 weight class). Timofey Babinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buford BoDean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babinski cracks BoDean with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning BoDean to stand back up!
 BoDean is rocked!
 It looks like Buford BoDean has been cut.
Babinski fakes the body blow, causing BoDean to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! BoDean goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timofey Babinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lazik (ranked 25351 p4p, 24815 weight class) and Bingo Banjo (ranked 183 p4p, 188 weight class). Bingo Banjo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lazik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazik moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazik smiles and moves away.
Lazik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banjo sprawls and moves away.
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
Banjo misses with a punch to the body.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Banjo.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Lazik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Banjo.
Lazik is trying to pull guard but Banjo has him pressed against the cage.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Banjo is pressed up against the cage. Lazik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banjo down to the mat. Banjo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Banjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo blocking some punches.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lazik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
Lazik presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banjo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
Banjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazik just leaning against Banjo, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lazik throws a punch but it's blocked by Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Banjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lazik lands a shoulder strike.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
The referee calls for Banjo to work.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik'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.
Banjo lands a nice shot to the body.
Banjo staying out of range there.
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banjo avoids the elbow strike from Lazik, against the cage.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik can't break the clinch.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lazik holds him up against the cage and eventually Banjo drops back down to his feet.
Mark Lazik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lazik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banjo's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazik's efforts to push away.
Lazik tries to throw a body punch but Banjo avoids it by throwing Lazik back against the cage.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo trying to control the position but instead, Lazik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banjo into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazik lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lazik.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Banjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Lazik throws a head punch that misses.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazik struggles to land a body shot inside as Banjo controls his hands.
Lazik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lazik prevents it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Banjo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazik pushes off an throws an elbow but Banjo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banjo leaning against his opponent.
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but Banjo blocks with his arms.
Banjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazik closes the distance and clinches.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazik effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik'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!
Banjo avoids the body shot from Lazik.
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik tries to score a body lock takedown but Banjo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazik is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Banjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazik missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark Lazik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazik has managed to clinch.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lazik.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazik has hold of one of Banjo's legs. Banjo is fighting the takedown attempt but Lazik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lazik from controlling successfully.
Lazik 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.
Banjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazik is one step ahead there.
Banjo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is trying to control the position but Lazik postures up.
Lazik throws a strike but Banjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazik keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Lazik trying to keep a closed guard but Banjo is proving a slippery customer.
Lazik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazik is keeping the position for now.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banjo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazik is pulling down on Banjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Banjo, at least for the moment.
Banjo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lazik is holding Banjo down, trying to stall.
Banjo working away.
Bingo Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banjo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lazik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazik, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lazik!
A relieved looking Mark Lazik 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bashir (ranked 4115 p4p, 5849 weight class) and Julian Soza (ranked 109 p4p, 164 weight class). Bobby Bashir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Soza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soza momentarily.
 It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.
Bashir tries to clinch up.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bashir throws a good cross that connects.
Soza drops his hands for a split second and Bashir immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Soza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bashir follows up with a right hand that knocks Soza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bashir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Alvarez (ranked 6157 p4p, 5688 weight class) and Dylan Sydal (ranked 596 p4p, 573 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Jak Bailey - Sunset N Santa Fe. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sydal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sydal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sydal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sydal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Sydal avoids them all with ease.
Sydal gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sydal tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Alvarez is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sydal buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sydal!! Sydal is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Alvarez throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Alvarez!
A relieved looking Francisco Alvarez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeo El Monstro (ranked 4326 p4p, 3918 weight class) and Ramzan Magomedov (ranked 157 p4p, 148 weight class). Ramzan Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadeo El Monstro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramzan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Monstro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Monstro tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
El Monstro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
El Monstro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Monstro works over Magomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ramzan Magomedov has been cut.
El Monstro cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Monstro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Monstro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tadeo El Monstro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramzan Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
El Monstro lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov looks winded!
El Monstro and Magomedov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. El Monstro throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Magomedov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! El Monstro knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tadeo El Monstro!
Tadeo El Monstro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Christ (ranked 3578 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Bunny Akando (ranked 137 p4p, 143 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bunny Akando was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bunny Akando!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akando.
Akando slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akando can pounce on him.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunny Akando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ throws a series of punches but Akando avoids them all with ease.
Christ connects with the punch.
It looks like Bunny Akando has been cut.
Akando throws a big shot that misses.
Akando throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akando moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ throws a hook but Akando blocks it.
Akando misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Akando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akando misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akando looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akando lands with an overhand left.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Akando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akando.
Akando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Christ misses.
Akando is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akando throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Akando misses with a looping left.
Akando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akando slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akando sprawling to the canvas! Akando rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christ finish him?!
 Akando is rocked!
Christ darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Akando's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Christ before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Christ!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kunie (ranked 3176 p4p, 4228 weight class) and Matos Mirando (ranked 120 p4p, 115 weight class). Matos Mirando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kota Kunie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matos Mirando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirando takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirando shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kunie's guard.
Mirando stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kunie throws up his legs and catches Mirando in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mirando tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kunie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kota Kunie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abigg Chungus (ranked 2378 p4p, 24113 weight class) and Luca Rossi (ranked 302 p4p, 634 weight class). Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lamu. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chungus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi walks into a stiff left hand from Chungus.
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Chungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossi or not.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Chungus is controlling him.
Chungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi is trying to push Chungus away but Chungus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chungus controlling the action here for a moment.
Chungus stops a takedown attempt from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chungus pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Chungus's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi tries to clinch but Chungus is having none of it.
Chungus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rossi was covering up waiting for the punch and Chungus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chungus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chungus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chungus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chungus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chungus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rossi for as long as he can get away with.
Chungus uses his free foot to push down on Rossi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rossi.
Chungus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chungus with a couple of short strikes.
Rossi can't escape the position.
Chungus controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rossi?
Chungus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chungus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chungus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Rossi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chungus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Chungus 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.
Chungus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rossi is rocked!
Well, if Chungus 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.
Rossi is looking to get back to is feet but Chungus passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chungus cracks Rossi with a big right hand but Rossi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chungus lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rossi is looking to close the distance but Chungus sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rossi crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rossi is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Abigg Chungus!
Luca Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserved to win'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2921 p4p, 3753 weight class) and Gubba GU (ranked 366 p4p, 450 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gubba GU!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling GU to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and GU moves out of range easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
GU connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GU was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and GU counters with a stiff right hand.
GU throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and GU cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
GU keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
GU lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! GU stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and GU makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by GU.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but GU sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and GU cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and GU counters with a left to the body.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GU avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A nice side step and GU releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GU circles away quickly and effectively.
GU connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and GU counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but GU isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by GU!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
Gubba GU 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie IV (ranked 1011 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 151 p4p, 316 weight class). Lucius Aurelius told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and IV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Nice cross by IV.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelius circles away quickly and effectively.
IV lands a jab to Aurelius's midsection.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
IV tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurelius defends well and IV ends up having to push Aurelius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
IV lands a hook that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
IV scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelius tries to move into range but IV moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
IV scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Aurelius.
Oooooh!!! IV has knocked Aurelius down with a huge combo! IV steps away and waves a wobbly Aurelius back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aurelius is rocked!
It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
IV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
IV thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. IV connects with a nice short shot to Aurelius's temple.
IV looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
IV scoring with strikes to the body and head.
IV 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.
IV controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but IV postures up.
IV prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Nice strikes from IV there.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
IV takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
IV is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IV misses with a head shot. Aurelius uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
IV scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
IV pushes down on Aurelius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aurelius has hold of IV's hands but IV slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
IV is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
IV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aurelius desperately trying to maintain half guard.
IV with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
IV is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aurelius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from IV.
IV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucius Aurelius'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.
Left hook, right uppercut from IV.
IV defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
IV tries to counter by clinching up but Aurelius breaks away and moves out of range.
IV scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aurelius tries to escape but IV is in control.
IV trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Charlie IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IV is chipping away with strikes.
IV trying to control the position but Aurelius is working away.
Aurelius is trying to control IV's posture but IV avoids it.
IV is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
IV trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
IV scoring with punches and elbows.
IV has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aurelius!
IV lands with some strikes.
Aurelius tries to lock up and control but IV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
IV scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aurelius?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV working Aurelius over with strikes here.
IV lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aurelius hang on?
Aurelius can't escape the position.
IV controlling the pace for now.
IV postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aurelius out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! IV goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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