JOSE CORREA ARENA
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
MARCH 2, 2019
PRESHOW
TENSLEY TAYLOR SINGS
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
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[After the opening intro video finishes up, we fade into the Jose Correa Arena which is packed with 5,250 fans in attendance. The crowd is on their feet cheering in anticipation for the night’s bouts. Camera angles pan around from one point to another, catching fans, athletes, and celebrities in attendance. We then transition to meet the voices of the octagon, Patrick Carson and Nora Bauer standing cageside.]
PATRICK CARSON
Welcome ladies and gentlemen, we are live on the Battleground Network in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the Jose Correa Arena and this is Boss Fight VII! I am Patrick Carson and alongside me is the beautiful Nora Bauer, and tonight we have another night filled with young up and comers ready to make a name for themselves!
NORA BAUER
Six of our eight scheduled fights tonight all have a fighter making their Union Grand Prix debut. You only get one shot at a first impression, so this is a big night for them all. But the biggest topic of the night has been the main event bout between two Heavyweight competitors who are looking to separate themselves from the cluster and push forward for a title fight opportunity.
PATRICK CARSON
We've got Bobbi London taking on Brock Quarry, two fighters who have shown each other a ton of respect leading up to this fight, which is something we don't see all too often in this day and age of combat sports.
NORA BAUER
No and to be honest it was a nice breath of fresh air to see two hungry warriors show that mutual gratitude, especially when they are just moments away from trying to tear each other apart! I'm excited for the what's in store tonight, so how about we stop wasting anymore time and get to our first fight of the evening?
FAN POLL: 57% Sang-Hyun Lee
REFEREE: Roy Rivers
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ROUND ONE
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[Rollings and Lee move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Lee fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Nicky Rollings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Lee is in open guard over Rollings, and Rollings tries to close his guard around Lee but he’s not able to do it. Sang-Hyun Lee tries to finish with a leg lock! That leg lock from Sang-Hyun Lee appears to be tight but Rollings is able to break free. Lee tries to move to full mount but his ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage. Lee is moving on the ground… BOOM! That was a headbutt! Roy Rivers didn't see the foul!]
[As the fight continues it seems that Sang-Hyun Lee is taking the best of the fight. He moves on the ground and gets to side mount. Sang-Hyun Lee isolates Nicky Rollings' arm and neck looking for an arm triangle but Rollings is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slips out of the hold. Lee looks to mount Rollings. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount. Lee throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar! Rollings looks like he hyperextended his arm! What a crippling lock! You can see the pain reflected in Rollings' eyes! Rollings fights hard and manages to break the lock showing some incredible skills.]
[Rollings continues to work and tries to stand up! Nicky is now on his feet now and Lee quickly follows suit. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear the crowd cheers them on. Lee moves backwards and Rollings is asking him if he came today for fighting or running. Both fighters circle around the center of the cage. Lee grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground Great takedown by Sang-Hyun Lee!]
[Sang-Hyun Lee is in open guard over Rollings and Lee looks to be getting frustrated here. Rollings works on the ground with his fingers over Lee's face. Lee shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground. Lee moves on the ground but makes no progress. Lee stays in open guard over Rollings. He fakes a move and then tries a kneebar! Rollings rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks, he escapes! Roy Rivers halts the fight to stand up Sang-Hyun Lee. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Lee dips inside and is holding Rollings' right leg... He's trying to take him down. Rollings loses balance and goes back down to the mat. Lee is in side mount over Rollings. Lee slides his knee across and gets to full mount now. Lee throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar! Crippling lock! You can see the pain reflected in Rollings' eyes. Rollings somehow breaks the lock and the crowd cheers him on! Lee is moving on the ground... BOOM! That was another headbutt! Did he do that intentionally? Roy Rivers saw it! Rivers takes away one point from Sang-Hyun Lee for the headbutt! Rivers allows Rollings time to recover. After a short break, the fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Lee grabs his opponent by the waist and takes the fight to the ground! Lee tries to improve position but Rollings adjusts and closes his guard. Lee doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground, so he tries to escape from the closed guard. He succeeds and he's now in open guard. Lee takes a second to breathe. Rollings tries an armbar from the bottom! Sang-Hyun Lee breaks the lock and moves himself to side control. Sang-Hyun Lee tries a kimura but Rollings quickly breaks the lock. The ref stops the action as the buzzer sounds, marking the end of the first round.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens and Sang-Hyun Lee shoots for a double leg takedown right out of the gate! Nicky Rollings is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lee into his guard on the way down. Lee tries to escape from closed guard..Rollings waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Sang-Hyun Lee! He is reversed and now Nicky Rollings is in half guard!]
[Rollings tries to pass Lee's guard. He passes momentarily, but Lee sees and opening and traps him in full guard. Lee is cooling the fight on the ground now. Roy Rivers has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear how the people agree with that decision. Sang-Hyun Lee wastes no time and tries to bring the fight back to the ground. Rollings goes down without much effort.]
[Rollings measures the resilience of Lee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Lee blocks the hits and he continues to work on the ground. Rollings overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting looking maneuver, but Lee pulls his arm out of danger. Deep breaths from Rollings who then throws a hammer punch to Lee's ribs. Rollings continues the atack and launches a few weak punches, but Lee blocks them effectively. Roy Rivers decides to stand the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Nicky Rollings moves forward and launches a low kick but Lee blocks it. Sang-Hyun Lee catches Nicky Rollings' far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lee. Rollings struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover on the ground and puts him in closed guard. Lee is moving on the ground… BOOM! That was another headbutt! Did he do that intentionally? Roy Rivers didn't see it! Lee better be careful or else he’s going to get DQ’ed! Lee tries to escape from the closed guard but he can’t get any advantage in the ground. Lee looks to posture up and open Rollings' guard but Rollings has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.]
[Deep breaths from Nicky Rollings who tries a hammer punch to Lee's ribs, but Lee blocks those punches. Deep breaths from Rollings who tries a hammer punch to Lee's ribs. Lee blocks those punches and now looks to escape from the closed guard! Rollings holds Sang-Hyun Lee and prevents him from moving to a better position! Rollings launches a few weak punches and Lee blocks them effectively. Roy Rivers has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Good leg kicks from Nicky Rollings, but Sang-Hyun Lee defends with ease. Lee seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent. Sang-Hyun Lee fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside. These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect. Rollings and Lee circle around the center of the cage. Sang-Hyun Lee tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown. Rollings is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground, but the referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.]
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ROUND THREE
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[Lee moves backwards and Rollings is asking him if he came today for fighting or running. Rollings still seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank. Good front kick from Rollings! Lee seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent. Lee and Rollings circle around the center of the cage. Sang-Hyun Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground and Rollings goes down. Lee is in open guard over Rollings. Deep breaths from Rollings who tries a hammer punch to Lee's ribs, but Lee blocks those punches.]
[Sang-Hyun Lee tries to pass to half guard. Rollings can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lee looks to work from half guard. Lee shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock! Lee is locking that North South Choke… Rollings pushes Sang-Hyun Lee forward against his back and breaks the lock! Nicky Rollings launches a few punches to Lee, but Lee holds Rollings' arms and blocks the punches! Rollings is in closed guard over Lee. Rollings tries to open up Lee with a few strikes with his right elbow… Lee blocks a few elbows and now Nicky Rollings will have to look for another option here.]
[Lee tries to roll on the ground, but Rollings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground. Sang-Hyun Lee overhooks an arm and starts cranking, interesting maneuver but Rollings pulls his arm out of danger. Rollings is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rollings! Rollings launches a few weak punches but Lee blocks them effectively. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Both fighter stand back up, and Lee immediately shoots a single leg. Rollings loses balance and goes back to the ground. Sang-Hyun Lee is in side mount over Nicky Rollings. Sang-Hyun Lee tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock! Lee is locking that Anaconda choke! You can see the pain reflected in Rollings' eyes! Crippling lock! Rollings has nowhere to go and eventually taps out! This fight is over!]
Winner: Sang-Hyun Lee by Submission (Anaconda Choke) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Nicky Rollings
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/23 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 525 s
Statistics: Sang-Hyun Lee
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 525 s
CAGESIDE
WITH DYLAN CARTER
[The cameras cut to cageside, panning the Brazilian crowd as they pump their fists and scream chaotically in the aftermath of our first fight. Soon the camera swings away from the fans, revealing Union Grand Prix's intrepid cageside reporter Dylan Carter alongside the owner and founder of HILITE Fighting Club, James Raven. The duo smile into the camera as Dylan begins to speak.]
DYLAN CARTER
Hey there fans, I’m cageside with pro wrestling Hall of Famer and HILITE FC owner James Raven. James, how are things going for you and your team up there in Toronto?
JAMES RAVEN
We can’t complain, Dylan. We’re very happy these days. Everyone is motivated and working hard, we’re growing our membership consistently, and most importantly when our people get into a Union GP cage we do pretty well for ourselves. We’ve won 6 or 7 fights in a row, and we really feel like we shifted into a new gear when Misty DeMeans joined the team.
[Dylan nods her head slowly, listening over the roar of the fans in the background.]
DYLAN CARTER
Right, she certainly made an impact on the company, tell us what she means to your crew.
JAMES RAVEN
She was a game changer for us. I honestly believe she’s the best striker in Union right now, and maybe in all of MMA. Call me crazy, but I’ve been around a long time and seen her do things in our gym that nobody else I’ve met could do. She’s taken a special interest to train the younger group, and she’s sharpening skills for people like Nathan Lucas and Takeshi Kato who have traditionally been grapplers.
DYLAN CARTER
Kato and Lucas, can you give me an update on them?
[James nods enthusiastically.]
JAMES RAVEN
Sure, they’re both in the gym every day and working hard. Takeshi took a little time to enjoy his title win, but he’s been leading jiu jitsu classes and he wants to defend his belt as soon as possible. Nathan, I think there’s a deal done, he should be fighting soon. We’re just waiting on the announcement.
[Dylan smiles.]
DYLAN CARTER
That’s great to hear. Now, you’ve got three Heavyweights in action here tonight including Brock Quarry in the main event. Tell us how you’re feeling and what you’re expecting.
JAMES RAVEN
Well, like the rest of our team, I’m excited. Three wins could be huge for us, but three losses could be devastating. I’m on the edge of my seat like everyone else in the building. HILITE FC is mostly known for Misty and Kato at 155, and Nathan being a perennial contender at 225. After tonight we could really be put on the map in the Heavyweight landscape, though. These three guys work hard as shit, and do everything they can to help each other get better. There’s no egos in that room. We obviously take all of our opponents seriously, and respect them, but we believe the hardest fight any of our guys had in the past month were on our practice mats with each other. Brock plans on staking his claim to the title. JB and Rivera plan to turn some heads in their debuts. I just can’t wait to watch the show.
DYLAN CARTER
Neither can we, James. Thanks so much for your time, and best of luck to your guys.
JAMES RAVEN
My pleasure, Dylan. Thank you.
[Dylan turns fully to the camera and smiles wide as James’ eyes drift back to the cage for the beginning of the next fight. The camera slowly fades out.]
FAN POLL: 56% Amani Crawford
REFEREE: Dusty Whittaker
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell announces the first round! Crawford looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by JB Alan's punches. Crawford is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alan. Amani Crawford seems fresh and looks like he trained hard for this fight. Tremendous strikes from Crawford, big punches are landing! Crisp uppercut by Crawford followed by a hard jab and JB Alan stumbles back. Crawford launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Alan blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles. Crawford gets sloppy and Alan tries to take advantage. Crawford launches a body shot, Alan dodges and catches him with a hard cross!]
[Crawford tries clinching in order to control the fight. The fighters are clinching. Crawford shoots and grabs Alan's ankle trying to take him down with an ankle pick. Crawford scoop up JB Alan's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Alan to the mat! Crawford tries to move to full mount, but his ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage. Crawford is in open guard over Alan... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar! Alan rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes. Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up Amani Crawford. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Superb haymaker by Crawford that lands on Alan's face like a cannonball! The two step in and exchange wildly, both landing but without much steam behind the shots. Crawford changes levels and shoots in for a single leg. JB Alan loses balance and goes back to the ground. Crawford is in side mount over JB Alan. Amani isolates Alan's right arm looking for an armbar. That armbar from Amani Crawford appears to be unbreakable! You can see the pain reflected in Alan's eyes. JB Alan manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger and Crawford has now lost his dominant position.]
[JB Alan is in open guard over Crawford. Deep breaths from Crawford who tries a hammer punch to Alan's ribs. That hit Alan who moves on the ground in order to protect himself better. Crawford tries to close his guard around Alan, and after a brief struggle he locks in. Alan tries to escape from the closed guard but doesn’t get any advantage in the ground. Alan fails here and it's time for Amani Crawford to fight back! Crawford tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over JB Alan!]
[Amani Crawford is in full mount and Alan tries to stand up but Crawford doesn't allow him. Crawford suddenly holds JB Alan's arm and tries an armbar! That Armbar from Amani Crawford appears to be unbreakable! Alan somehow breaks the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Amani Crawford! Crawford measures the resilience of Alan's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Alan's side. Crawford tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over JB Alan! JB Alan tries to roll to his side and trap Amani Crawford in his guard, but Crawford rolls him over and takes his back! Crawford is in rear mount over Alan now. Crawford positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! Alan attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.]
[Crawford tries to open up Alan with a few strikes with his right elbow. Some nice shots are landing and Alan is trying to block them with his hands. Amani Crawford isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back. Crawford is locking that Armbar, you can see the pain reflected in Alan's eyes! Alan has his arm hyperextended! What a punishing hold! JB Alan is stuck with nowhere to go and has no choice but to tap out!]
Winner: Amani Crawford by Submission (Armbar) at 3:48 Round 1
Statistics: JB Alan
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Amani Crawford
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 135 s
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FAN POLL: 57% Dylan Michaels
REFEREE: Jordan Ripley
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell sounds and the fight gets underway. Dylan Michaels just won't stop and continues to rain punches right out of the gate, Santiago may be in trouble! Michaels and Santiago are now engaging in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Chris Santiago wants this win. He unleashes a kick and lands flush! Michaels steps back to avoid any further damage and both fighters circle around to the center of the cage.]
[Michaels looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Santiago's punches. Santiago is on the receiving end of a great combo by Michaels. The two exchange wildly again and Santiago is connecting with a few punches. Michaels is opening up on Santiago and raining down combinations now! Santiago's corner looks worried! Santiago's forehead is beginning to swell and there is a small cut. Santiago moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Hard blow lands to Michaels' thigh!]
[The two exchange wildly again and Michaels is now connecting with a few punches. Santiago throws a pulverizing punch to Michaels' head, but Michaels slips out of the way. Santiago gets sloppy and Michaels tries to take advantage. Santiago launches a body shot but Michaels dodges and catches him with a hard cross. The two exchange wildly now and both are landing strikes but without much steam behind them.]
[Santiago decides to launch some tentative punches and Dylan Michaels takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Santiago tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown, but Michaels sprawls back and frees his leg. Some nice shots thrown from Dylan Michaels lands that stun Santiago. Santiago's left eye is beginning to swell now. The two exchange wildly and Michaels is connecting with a few punches. Santiago looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dylan Michaels's punches. Santiago is on the receiving end of a great combo by Michaels.]
[Michaels tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Well done. Michaels is clinching with Santiago. Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dylan Michaels! That one almost breaks Santiago's chin! He is knocked down! Michaels is standing while Santiago is on the ground on his back. Michaels steps back and allows Santiago to get back to his feet. Back to the beginning!]
[Back on their feet, Dylan Michaels attempts to cut off Santiago with punches and Santiago reels back from the strikes. Michaels fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Chris Santiago didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Michaels is in open guard over Santiago. Michaels tries to pass to half guard. Chris Santiago can't prevent his opponent from passing and now Michaels looks to work from half guard.]
[Dylan Michaels is in half guard over Santiago. Michaels moves to better his position on the ground. Michaels viciously slams down hammerfists to Santiago's face! Santiago cannot cover up and is getting completely rocked! Jordan Ripley has seen enough! The fight is over! Santiago was not intelligently defending himself!]
Winner: Dylan Michaels by TKO (GnP) at 4:04 Round 1
Statistics: Chris Santiago
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 27 s
Statistics: Dylan Michaels
Punches 34/46 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 3226,19
Clinch Damage 492
Ground Damage 615
Time on the ground 17 s
FAN POLL: 74% Tatum Momo’a
REFEREE: Herschel Warden
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell sounds and this fight in underways! Both fighters walk straight to the center of the octagon and exchange wildly, with Momo'a connecting with a few punches. Solid low kick thrown from JoJo Holder but Momo'a deflects it. Holder misses a step and Tatum sees an opportunity to counter! Momo'a throws a hook to the body and hits Holder hard in the ribs.]
[Momo'a decides to launch some tentative punches. Holder launches a couple of jabs back that are answered by Momo'a with a stiff cross! Solid exchange here! Momo'a attempts a takedown but stops before running into Holder's kick. Tatum Momo'a gets grazed and decides to shoot again for a double leg takedown! JoJo Holder is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Momo'a into her guard.]
[Momo'a is in closed guard over Holder and she looks to posture up and open Holder's guard. After back and forth struggle, Momo'a forces Holder to open her guard. Holder sits up and gets an arm around Momo'a's neck, but Momo'a pushes Holder back to the ground. Momo'a pushes Holder against the fence and then tries to improve her position. Momo'a jumps and tries to free her leg! Holder doesn't allow this but Tatum Momo'a is able to get half guard here.]
[Tatum Momo'a tries to pass JoJo Holder's guard. She manages to get her leg free and moves to full mount! Nice move! JoJo Holder tries to roll on the ground and makes a nice reversal! Holder is in closed guard over Momo'a now. Momo'a tries to roll on the ground but Holder uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Momo'a is taking this opportunity to rest. Holder struggles on the ground and tries to break Momo'a's guard but she doesn't want to free her opponent and Holder continues in closed guard.]
[Momo'a tries to get some advantage after her opponent’s missed opportunity. She reaches under and rolls for a kneebar! Holder blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard. Herschel Warden has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The Brazilian fans are cheering on the fighters as they get to their feet.]
[Holder launches a furious low kick, but Momo'a blocks. Tatum tries to counter and throws a looping left hand, but JoJo moves aside and dodges. JoJo shoots for a double leg takedown and she hits it! Tatum Momo'a is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Holder into her guard.]
[Holder is in closed guard and Momo'a tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over JoJo Holder! Momo'a isolates Holder's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle, but JoJo is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slips out of the hold. Holder is trying to counter now! She tries to roll to her side and trap Tatum in her guard, but Tatum keeps good control and remains in full mount.]
[Momo'a tries to keep her position while looking to maybe begin a GnP session. She controls the situation despite JoJo’s efforts for escaping from the full mount. JoJo tried to make several attempts to escape, but she gets denied every time by Tatum, until she catches her at the perfect moment and rolls to make a reversal!]
[Holder is in closed guard over Momo’a... Momo'a tries her luck now and tries to roll on the ground, JoJo uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Tatum gets sloppy and JoJo tries to take advantage. She looks to posture up and open Momo'a's guard, but Tatum has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. After a decisive stalemate, Herschel Warden stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]
[Back in their feet, Holder launches a stiff jab! Momo'a ducks that one and tries to counter! Tremendous strikes from Momo'a, and some big punches are landing clean! Holder steps back from Tatum and seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. The referee steps in between the fighters as the buzzer sounds. Tatum Momo'a has to be confident that she won this round as she heads to her corner.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and a left hook from Holder grazes the chin of Momo'a. Momo'a seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent. Tatum fakes a punch and launches herself over Holder, but JoJo is smart enough to avoid the clinch and pushes her away! Holder looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Momo'a's punches and Holder is on the receiving end of a great combo by Momo'a now.]
[Momo'a is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent. She fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Holder sprawls and remains on her feet. Tatum gets sloppy and JoJo Holder tries to take advantage… Solid low kick from JoJo Holder. Momo'a hyperextended her left leg, that had to hurt! Inside leg kick from Holder lands on Momo'a's leg. Brutal high kick from JoJo Holder lands flush! You could hear the impact from the back seats! The crowd erupts bit Tatum somehow stays on her feet!]
[Holder and Momo'a step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! JoJo is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows. Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Both fighter continuing swinging and the roof is about to explode! JoJo and Tatum do not let up despite both showing visible signs of damage to the face! JoJo jumps in the air and tries a flying knee! Crushing shot! Momo'a's mouthpiece flies out of her mouth! Holder fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Tatum Momo'a didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!]
[Holder is in open guard over Momo'a, she moves on the ground and gets to half guard. Tatum launches a few punches to Holder's cheek from the guard. JoJo uses her head to cover the punches and presses her head forward. Tatum attempts to move to full guard but JoJo keeps good control and remains in half guard. Holder gets a good position on the ground and what an incredible flurry! She’s just wailing away at Tatum Momo'a! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Momo'a doesn't defend herself!]
[Tatum attempts to move to full guard but JoJo keeps good control and remains in half guard. JoJo tries to free her leg, she displays some great skills by jumping out of Momo'a's guard and moves quickly to side mount! Holder throws a few hammerfists to the face of Tatum Momo'a and those solid shots are landing hard! Momo'a's left eye is beginning to swell! JoJo Holder hooks Momo'a's right leg and sits back for a kneebar! Momo'a struggles to free herself, that Kneebar looks tight! Holder secures the lock while Tatum Momo'a refuses to tap... Herschel Warden jumps in and breaks the lock! This fight is over!]
Winner: JoJo Holder by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:28 Round 2
Statistics: Tatum Momo'a
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Statistics: JoJo Holder
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 262 s
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FAN POLL: 78% Alejandro Rivera
REFEREE: Roy Rivers
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell announces the first round! Damiko Conrad tries a hook to the body and hits Rivera's ribs hard. These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect as they circle around. Conrad fakes a move and moves laterally and unloads a brilliant combination, but Alejandro Rivera shows some great dodging skills avoiding those strikes. An overhand right from Conrad connects and that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall! Rivera stops that one with his face! How is he still standing?!]
[Damiko Conrad jabs at Rivera to no visible effect. Conrad goes with a looping right hand while Rivera jumps back and jabs. Conrad seems staggered and Rivera runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Brutal combination from Alejandro Rivera connects! Conrad is in a bad way, his legs look wobbly!]
[Conrad paces back and regains his composure. As he steps back in, he is opening up on Rivera and raining down combinations, but Rivera doesn't look worried as he blocks them! Conrad throws a punch that gets deflected. An overhand right from Alejandro Rivera lands hard and that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall! How is Conrad standing?! Conrad backpedal and studies his opponent, looking for a hole in his defense.]
[Alejandro Rivera tries a high kick! Conrad was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked his head right off his shoulders! Conrad's left cheek is bruised after the punishment he received and there is a small cut under his left eye. Rivera decides to launch some tentative punches and he takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Rivera looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Damiko Conrad's punches. Conrad is now on the receiving end of a great combo by Rivera!]
[Alejandro Rivera moves forward and launches another high kick! That Vicious kick lands uncontested! Alejandro Rivera turns out the lights for Conrad! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knockout and this one is all over!]
Winner: Alejandro Rivera by KO (High kick) at 2:33 Round 1
Statistics: Alejandro Rivera
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Damiko Conrad
Punches 2/14 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
FAN POLL: 79% Julia Tran
REFEREE: Dusty Whittaker
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ROUND ONE
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[Sinani and Tran move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Julia Tran attempts a sweep single but Zoe Sinani was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. Sinani is holding Tran's left leg, she's trying to take her down now. Tran loses balance and goes to the ground. Zoe Sinani is in side mount over Julia Tran. Sinani aggressively and repeatedly punches Tran, she needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight! Tran attempts to trap Sinani in her guard, but Sinani keeps control and remains in side mount. Zoe looks to mount, she slides her knee across and gets to full mount. Zoe takes a deep breath as she passes his arm over Julia’s shoulder and pushes her left arm against the mat! Julia Tran breaks that keylock attempt! Zoe throws a flurry of punches at Tran, a lot of them are connecting. Tran tries to move on the ground and shows Zoe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow! BANG! Tran's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dusty Whittaker knows he may be calling off the fight soon!]
[Zoe sits high on Tran's chest and pulls her leg underneath Tran's head. There's the triangle attempt! Tran tries to roll out. She’s too quick for Zoe and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sinani and it cost her top position. Tran is in closed guard... Sinani tries to roll on the ground! Tran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Sinani launches a few weak punches but Tran blocks them effectively. Tran tries to escape from closed guard but Sinani waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tran! She is reversed and now Sinani is in half guard! The two are now at a deadlock, and after an extended period, the referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]
[Tran and Sinani circle around the center of the cage. Sinani moves forward looking for some action and surprises Tran with a double overhooks! Sinani and Tran circle around the center of the cage. Nice low kick from Sinani but Tran stops it. Middle kick from Tran and that kick just misses. Sinani scoops down and is holding Tran's right leg, she's trying to take her down. Tran loses balance and goes to the ground. Sinani is in side mount over Tran. Tran tries to show some ground skills but Sinani uses her strength to keep Tran at a disadvantage. Sinani positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows! One, two, three! Tran's being punished here!]
[Tran tries to show some ground skills again but Sinani uses her strength to keep her at bay. Zoe Sinani goes for the keylock but Tran breaks free! Sinani tries to open up Tran with a few strikes with her right elbow. Some nice shots are landing and Tran is trying to block them with her hands. Zoe looks for a full mount, but Julia sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard. Tran tries to turn in and scramble out but Zoe timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine! Tran slips her head out and manages to gain top control! Sinani closes her guard around Tran while Tran looks to posture up and open Sinani's guard. After a struggle, Tran forces Zoe Sinani to open her guard. The buzzer sounds and Dusty Whittaker separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and both fighters draw near. Tran launches a hook to the body but
Sinani moves aside looking for a counter. Tran fails here and it's time for Sinani to fight back! A high kick from Zoe Sinani misses badly, she slips and falls but quickly springs back up! Sinani fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Julia Tran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Sinani moves on the ground but makes no progress. Tran is trying to counter now! Tran tries to close her guard around Sinani but is not able to. Tran isolates an arm in a kimura attempt! Sinani blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tran's guard. Tran gets an arm again and tries to apply an armbar. Sinani spins out, but Julia Tran was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke but Sinani is too good and managed to back out of danger. Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up Julia Tran. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Julia Tran launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Sinani blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles. A high kick from Zoe grazes Tran's head, but she seems okay.Sinani fakes a move and moves laterally. She tries to bring the fight to the ground and after a brief struggle, Tran goes down. Sinani is in open guard over Tran now. Tran slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle! Sinani cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount! Sinani is moving on the ground… BOOM! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally? Dusty Whittaker saw it! Dusty Whittaker allows Tran time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]
[Sinani fakes a punch and shoots a takedown but Tran sprawls and remains on her feet. Sinani studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense. Sinani does not show great technique with that low kick, which Tran is smart enough to block. Sinani tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown, but Julia jumps backwards and frees her leg. Sinani misses a step and Julia Tran sees an opportunity to counter! Tran moves forward and launches a low kick but Sinani checks it. Sinani counters with a body kick, solid shot! Tran tries to bring the fight to the ground but Sinani won't budge, forcing Tran to pull guard. Zoe Sinani looks to posture up and open Julia Tran's guard but Tran has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. Tran tries an armbar from the bottom! Zoe Sinani breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.]
[Zoe Sinani is in side mount over Julia Tran now. She throws a lot of punches and some strikes get through Tran’s defense. Sinani is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tran's ribs. Tran works on the ground with her fingers over Sinani's face. She seems to have encountered the eye! Dusty Whittaker didn't see the foul! Julia Tran attempts to trap Zoe Sinani in her guard, but Zoe keeps control and remains in side mount. Zoe Sinani looks to pass to mount, but Tran creates space and scrambles back to her feet! Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing as the crowd cheers them on.]
[Sinani moves backwards and Julia Tran is asking her if she came today for fighting or running. Sinani tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown. Tran is unable to remain on her feet and falls back to the mat. Tran quickly switches to high guard on the ground just before trying to sink a triangle! Sinani struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip his head of the lock! The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.]
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ROUND THREE
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[The final round begins and Zoe Sinani moves forward and launches a low kick. Hard blow to Tran's right thigh. Tran and Sinani circle around the center of the cage. Tran grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground, but Sinani fights it off and the two stay upright. Tran launches a hook to the body. Sinani stops that one with her ribs! Tran throws a looping left hand, Sinani moves aside and dodges. Tran fakes a punch and launches herself over Sinani! Nice move by Tran who clinches and pushes Sinani against the cage! Zoe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. She circles out and slips free of Tran's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.]
[Tran wants to close the range and tries to grapple again. Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. Sinani tries for a takedown but can't get it. She decides to pull guard instead. Sinani wraps Tran up tight and pulls her into her guard. Deep breaths from Sinani who tries a hammer punch to Tran's ribs. That hit Tran hard who moves on the ground in order to better protect herself. Sinani switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle! Tran struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock! Sinani measures the resilience of Tran's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Tran's side.]
[Julia Tran is looking to pass Sinani's guard but she has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. Tran is in closed guard... Sinani tries to roll on the ground! Tran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Poorly executed technique. Julia Tran looks to counter! Tran tries to escape from closed guard. Sinani waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Julia Tran! She is reversed and now Sinani is in half guard! Julia Tran attempts to move to full guard but Zoe keeps good control and remains in half guard. Tran tries an armbar from the bottom! Zoe breaks the lock and moves herself to side control. Zoe looks to pass to mount. Tran creates space and scrambles back to her feet. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and you can hear how the fans agree with that decision.]
[Zoe Sinani fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside. A high kick from Zoe Sinani
misses badly. Sinani slips and falls! Tran is standing while Sinani is on the ground on her back. Zoe Sinani doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet. She moves fast and now is on her feet again. The two circle around looking for angles, and Zoe tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown but Julia jumps backwards and frees her leg. The fighters size each other up back in the center of the cage. Bone shattering straight left hand connects from Zoe Sinani! Tran is going to have a big headache after that blow! Sinani launches a hook to the body! Tran stops that one with her ribs!]
[These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect. Julia Tran tries to control the action and tries to grapple. Great move by Julia Tran who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks. The buzzer sounds and Dusty Whittaker separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
Winner: Zoe Sinani by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Zoe Sinani
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 22/34 (65%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Statistics: Julia Tran
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 466 s
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
I’MA SAY ALL THE WORDS INSIDE MY HEAD
I’M FIRED UP AND TIRED OF THE WAY THAT THINGS HAVE BEEN, OH OOH
THE WAY THAT THINGS HAVE BEEN, OH OOH
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[“Believer” by Imagine Dragons blasts over the loudspeaker and Gina VanZant emerges to the stage wearing her pink and white walkout fight kit with crew members from her camp following behind. She has a focused look on her face as she slowly walks down the aisle. She makes it to cageside where she is checked up by the fight official. Once she’s cleared, she races up the steps and jogs around the cage a couple times before staying put in her corner.]
PATRICK CARSON
Gina VanZant may get some flak from some fans because she looks more like a Victoria's Secret model than a cage fighter, but anyone who follows this company knows that she is here to fight! She got her debut fight on just ten days notice, going up against the renowned Kaelan Laughlin. She lost by submission, but it didn’t dull her fire to breakthrough into the sport. She rebounded with a big win over Julie Tran and now she is focused on building a win streak tonight.
NORA BAUER
She definitely has that warrior mentality and trains extremely hard for her fights. Her biggest priorities tonight is to capitalize on her all-round striking abilities. She can use her hands just as well as her legs, and will need to keep her opponent off guard with that. If she can stay aggressive and suffocate her opponent, she’s got a good chance of walking out victorious.
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MAN ON A MISSION, I’MMA TELL YOU MY POSITION
TREAT MY CONDITION WITH A FULL HEAD ON COLLISION
IT ONLY TAKE YOU ONE MINUTE
TO DROP YOURSELF IN IT
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[“Greatness” by Don Broco plays throughout the arena and Kelsi Morrow emerges to the stage wearing her gold and Alice blue walkout fight kit with crew members from her camp following behind. She has a cheerful grin on her face as she slowly walks down the aisle and takes in the atmosphere. She makes it to cageside where she is checked up by the fight official. Once she’s cleared, she races up the steps and jogs to her corner while shadow boxing along the way.]
PATRICK CARSON
And now here comes Kelsi Morrow. This young prospect has made waves since debuting at Boss Fight 5, where she defeated Saffron Harris is a stunning upset by an armbar submission in the third round. She then parlayed that momentum in her second fight, defeating Hailey McIntyre via TKO with a monster head kick in the third round. If she can pull off another win tonight, it’ll be hard to argue that she doesn’t belong in the title contention discussions.
NORA BAUER
Not only is she 2-0 right now, but it’s the opponents in which she earned those victories against. Morrow has shown to be a very dynamic kickboxer, with amazing speed and agility to also evade a lot of attacks. She’ll need to continue that strategy here tonight as she goes up against another kickboxer.
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Co-Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for three rounds in the Union Grand Prix Lightweight Division! Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Kickboxer with a Union GP record of 1-1. She stands at 5’8” and weighing in at 125 pounds, from Los Angeles, California, she is “The California Doll” Gina VanZant!
[Gina VanZant raises her fists in his corner. She looks focused and ready for war.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And her opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Kickboxer with a Union GP record of2-0. She stands at 5’7” and weighing in at 125 pounds. She is from Sacramento, California, she is “Goldstar” Kelsi Morrow!
[Ferocious staredown by Morrow while Jordan Ripley begins to recite the rules.]
NORA BAUER
This is the first time these two meet inside the cage, and it’s a big opportunity in their young careers. With the depth of the Lightweight Division, every fight and every moment holds so much weight. 61% of the fans that took our social media poll believes that Gina VanZant comes out of this one victorious.
PATRICK CARSON
Even though she’s a young rookie in this sport, she has a great following anywhere she goes and a great support system whoever she faces. And now the wait is almost over as we are just moments away. The referee of the bout is Jordan Ripley, he checks off with each fighter one last time and calls for the bell! This fight is underway!
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ROUND ONE
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[The bell announces the first round! Both women close the distance and a punch from Gina VanZant gets blocked by Kelsi Morrow. Morrow is trying to counter! Morrow swings with a hook but it’s no good. VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Morrow. Morrow counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals out of the clinch attempt. VanZant fakes a move and launches a liver kick, but Morrow blocks it and pushes her opponent back.]
[VanZant launches a stiff jab! Morrow ducks that one. Morrow tries to get some advantage after her opponent’s miss move. Brutal-looking high kick from Kelsi Morrow lands clean! You could hear the impact from the back seats! VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Morrow jumps back and jabs. VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. VanZant tries a hook to the body, but Morrow manages to dodge it. VanZant throws a body kick but it’s blocked by Morrow.]
[Solid shot from Gina VanZant to the body but again Morrow blocks in time. VanZant fails here and it's time for Morrow to fight back! Kelsi attempts to cut off VanZant with punches, and Gina reels back from the strikes. A high kick from VanZant falls short of the mark, but keeps Morrow out of her striking range. Good movement from VanZant who is bobbing and weaving. She steps forward and Kelsi Morrow catches her with an uppercut to the face!]
PATRICK CARSON
Kelsi Morrow is keeping Gina VanZant guessing with every attack in this opening round! Dodging every attack and countering at every turn.
NORA BAUER
Great strategy and execution so far. Not only does it wear your opponent down, but it gets them off them frustrated and off their game by continually hitting nothing but air.
[VanZant and Morrow step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Gina tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks and the fighters are clinching now. Morrow pushes VanZant away, trying to keep the fight at striking range. VanZant stumbles backwards and Kelsi Morrow circles to get the center of the cage. Kelsi goes with a looping right hand while Gina jumps back and jabs. Morrow only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.]
[Gina VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Kelsi Morrow jumps back and jabs. VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. VanZant goes with another looping right hand while Morrow jumps back and jabs. VanZant seems staggered and Morrow runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Inside leg kick from VanZant goes awry. VanZant and Morrow engage in a wild exchange of punches! Morrow is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.]
[Morrow leads with a punch, VanZant evades but whiffs with a counter. VanZant misses a step and Morrow sees an opportunity to counter! Morrow launches a solid middle kick that wrenches VanZant! Some nice shots from Gina VanZant miss their mark, but keeps Morrow at a distance. Morrow moves forward and launches a high kick! Vicious high kick! VanZant's left cheek is bruised after the punishment she's received!]
PATRICK CARSON
Kelsi Morrow continues to execute a very effective counter game with VanZant, and The California Doll could be in some trouble.
NORA BAUER
She needs to rethink her game plan because right now, Kelsi is in total command.
[VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick! That hard blow lands on Morrow's thigh! Morrow now seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent. Morrow and VanZant circle around to the center of the cage. VanZant throws an uppercut but Morrow slips it. Poorly executed technique. Kelsi Morrow looks to counter! Morrow fakes a punch and launches herself over VanZant. Great move by Morrow who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch!]
[Both fighters are tied in a clinch. Morrow fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee. VanZant gets rocked in the abdomen, and VanZant is holding herself in obvious pain. Morrow charges into VanZant with a flying knee! VanZant saw it coming and blocks it with ease. After measuring the distance, VanZant jumps forward with a flying knee, but Morrow reads it well and block it. VanZant misses a step and Morrow sees an opportunity to counter! Brilliant combination from Kelsi Morrow
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.]
[Morrow decides to launch some tentative punches and she takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Morrow and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches while still tied in the clinch and both fighters are missing terribly. VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick. Morrow blocks that. Jordan Ripley separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
PATRICK CARSON
A lot of action here in the first round, but it all came from Kelsi Morrow, who looked to be in total control throughout the round.
NORA BAUER
VanZant tried to stand her ground, but she couldn’t get anything going. Morrow was developing a solid counter game and kept Gina at a loss. Let’s see if she and her corner can rework a different plan of attack here in the second round.
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and Gina VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick. Much like round one, Morrow blocks it. VanZant misses a step and Morrow sees an opportunity to counter! Morrow goes to the body and punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks. Morrow decides to launch some tentative punches. VanZant launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Morrow with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.]
[Gina VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut but Morrow blocks it! Body kick by Gina VanZant gets blocked. Morrow decides to launch some tentative punches and she takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Morrow moves forward and launches a high kick! That vicious high kick lands clean and there is a small cut on VanZant's left cheek now. VanZant tries to take control of the fight as she tries to grapple, but Morrow swings and VanZant has to retreat.]
[VanZant fires low kicks that fail to land. VanZant fails here and it's time for Morrow to fight back! Morrow launches a furious low kick and VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg! VanZant looks to have hyperextended her leg and she seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target! Morrow goes with a looping right hand while Gina jumps back and jabs. VanZant seems staggered and Kelsi Morrow runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.]
PATRICK CARSON
Kelsi Morrow continues the counter game! She’s making it look easy out there!
NORA BAUER
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! She’s gotta be inside Gina’s head at this point.
[VanZant launches a hook to the body, but Kelsi moves aside, looking for a counter. Morrow launches a hook to the body and VanZant stops that one with her ribs! Both fighters circle around to the center of the cage now as they look for angles. Solid kick to the leg from Gina VanZant but Morrow checks it. Morrow studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense. VanZant attempts to cut off Morrow with punches but Morrow avoids getting cornered. VanZant misses a step and Morrow sees an opportunity to counter! Morrow is swinging for the fences! That hit almost breaks VanZant's jaw!]
[VanZant pushes Morrow and moves away from her. She seems to be catching her breath. Gina fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut Morrow evades it! VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick. Morrow blocks that. Poorly executed technique now. Kelsi Morrow looks to counter! Morrow throws a hook that hits its mark. Morrow and VanZant circle back around to the center of the cage. Morrow moves forward and launches a high kick! Vicious high kick! Down goes VanZant! She’s out cold!]
PATRICK CARSON
That’s it! That phenomenal kick has put the rest of the Lightweight division on notice! What a knockout!
NORA BAUER
Kelsi Morrow set that kick up perfectly and now moves to an unblemished 3-0 record! She’s definitely going to climb the ranks after this big win here tonight!
[The crowd explodes into cheers as Kelsi Morrow is rushed by her corner crew. Doctors tend to VanZant for a few moments before helping her back up to her feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet back in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Jordan Ripley has called for a stop in this fight at 3 minutes 58 seconds of the third and final round for your winner by knockout, “Goldstar” Kelsi Morrow!
[Morrow has her hand raised in victory and both fighters embrace with a handshake and say a few words to each other before they split off to each other’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]
Winner: Kelsi Morrow by KO (High Kick) at 3:58 Round 2
Statistics: Gina VanZant
Punches 10/41 (24%)
Kicks 1/13 (8%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Kelsi Morrow
Punches 38/56 (68%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
PATRICK CARSON
Big win here tonight for Kelsi Morrow, and now it’ll be interesting to see how the rankings unfold after tonight.
NORA BAUER
As we mentioned earlier, it’s gonna be hard to not put Morrow’s name in that class of fighters deserving a title shot. However, with the Lightweight Division being as deep as it is, I would imagine she will need at least another big win before she can undoubtedly call for it. However, she put Gina VanZant through the gauntlet tonight, and comes out 3-0!
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THIS IS HOW I SHOW MY LOVE
I MADE IT IN MY MIND BECAUSE
I BLAME IT ON MY ADD BABY
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[As "Sail" by Awolnation plays over the loudspeaker, the towering Brock Quarry slowly steps out to the main stage. He comes out wearing his green and black walkout fight kit with crew members from his camp following behind. Quarry has a stern and focused look on his face while slowly marching down the aisle. He makes it to cageside where he is checked up on by the fight official. Once cleared, he stomps up the steps and calmly takes his place in his corner.]
PATRICK CARSON
And now as we prepare for our main event bout, our first Heavyweight competitor Brock Quarry is coming in tonight on a two fight win streak after falling short in his debut fight. He scored his first victory over Fabio Pacitti in a split decision, which is something we have yet to see in the Heavyweight Division. Then he follows that up with a first round knockout over Shotgun Koa, and quite possibly put him in the retirement home.
NORA BAUER
Quarry obviously has a lot of power. He’s a genetic freak at 6’4” and pushing the 265 pound limit. However, he also poses a threat with his wrestling. He’s got a solid ground game which is something we don’t see often in the division of the giants. Perhaps that could be the difference maker in this fight.
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SO YOU’RE JUST SOME CUNT
A FUCKING DUMB CUNT
YOU FUCK WITH ME AND I’LL LEAVE YOU ON THE RUN CUNT
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[Bobbi London makes her way through the entrance with the Australian flag draped over her. The heavyset fighter bounces around on her feet nimbly, despite her size as she plays to the camera. She gets inside the cage and waves the flag around as she leads a loud chant for the fans;]
“AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, Oi Oi Oi!”
[She takes one last lap around the cage then settles into her corner, posting her flag there as she prepares to fight.]
PATRICK CARSON
And now making the final walkout of the night, Bobbi London brings the thunder from down under! Bobbi has weathered the storm in her early MMA career, winning her debut fight, then losing to Donnie Calabrese, and then winning against Amani Crawford. All of those were first round knockout finishes, so you know what to expect from London.
NORA BAUER
The Australian fighter has been quite impressive with her crazy knockout power, but that’s her forte. She’s pretty one dimensional, not a lot of technical aspects to her game, but it’s worked more times than not and we’re about to see if it’ll work for her again.
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the main event of the evening! The following bout is scheduled for five rounds in the Union Grand Prix Heavyweight Division. Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Wrestler with a Union GP record of 2-1. He stands 6’4” and weighing in at 256 pounds. From San Diego, California, fighting out of HILITE FC, he is the number two ranked Heavyweight in the world, Brock “The Rock” Quarry!
[Brock Quarry glares at his opponent from the opposite corner. His focus never leaves his opposition as he bounces in place to stay warm and loose.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
And his opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Boxer with a Union GP record of 2-1. She stands 5’7” and weighing in at 265 pounds. From Queensland, Australia, fighting out of Xpress Fighting Systems, she is the number one ranked Heavyweight in the world, “Big Beautiful” Bobbi London!
[Ferocious staredown by London while Herschel Warden recites the rules.]
NORA BAUER
Alright ladies and gentlemen, it’s the fight we’ve all been waiting for! Two heavy hitters are set to collide with an undisputed title fight within reach! 55% of the fans that took our social media poll believes that Brock Quarry takes home the win here tonight!
PATRICK CARSON
Pretty close numbers and it shows that in this division, the script could get flipped at the drop of a guard and a clean shot to the dome! Our referee for this main event bout is Herschel Warden. He checks off with each competitor one last time and he calls for the bell! And here we go!
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ROUND ONE
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[The fight gets underway. Both fighters close the distance and Brock Quarry quickly shoots in with a single leg takedown. Bobbi London loses balance and goes to the mat. Quarry is in side mount over London. London measures the resilience of Quarry's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Quarry blocks the hits as he works on the ground. Quarry tries to get some advantage now. Brock launches a few punches to London. They land but are weak punches. He needs to improve his position! Brock Quarry looks to mount Bobbi London. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount. London works on the ground with her fingers over Quarry's face. Quarry shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.]
[London tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! Quarry doesn't want to lose his position and he struggles to maintain the full mount. London fails here and it's time for Brock to fight back! Quarry launches a few punches to London. They land but doesn’t look to do much damage. He needs to improve his position! Bobbi London launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard. Brock Quarry uses his head to cover the punches and presses his head forward. London tries to roll to her side and get to half guard. Quarry rolls London to her stomach and takes her back!]
[Quarry is in rear mount over London. Bobbi launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard. Brock Quarry uses his head to cover the punches and presses his head forward. Quarry tries to take advantage now. Quarry tries to get a hook in! London rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard! Quarry sits over his knees and pushes London's leg away! London closes her legs around Quarry's leg. Quarry is not able to move away now! Quarry fails here and it's time for Bobbi London to fight back! London measures the resilience of Quarry's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Quarry's side.]
PATRICK CARSON
It started off as a great game plan for Brock Quarry to immediately go for the takedown and cut London’s striking range in half, but London is now in a more favorable position and with the power she has, this could get ugly quick!
NORA BAUER
Brock needs to regain control on the bottom and keep her in check. If this fight stands up, that’s where Bobbi thrives with her knockout power.
[Brock Quarry tries to pass Bobbi London's guard. He manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount. Brock Quarry looks for a full mount. London sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard. Brock Quarry tries to pass Bobbi London's guard, but her guard is too tight and he fails to pass. Deep breaths from Bobbi London who tries a hammer punch to Quarry's ribs but he blocks those punches. Quarry works on the ground now. He tries to free his leg but London doesn't allow any movement here! She’s cooling the fight on the ground now. Herschel Warden stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet and the crowd goes wild!]
[Back on their feet, a punch from Bobbi London just grazes Quarry's right cheek. Bobbi London spins around suddenly, Brock Quarry ducks under and that back elbow just passes over his head. Quarry is trying to counter now! A solid combination from Brock Quarry lands clean! Surprise roundhouse punch by London lands and it looks like Quarry was hit by a bus! London throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin! The strikes hit home! Quarry's chin is beginning to swell now! Nice punch thrown by Bobbi London nearly tags Quarry. Bobbi London suddenly spins around but Brock Quarry was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence. Nice punch thrown by Brock Quarry that tags London and now she fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut but Quarry blocks it!]
[Bobbi London goes with a looping right hand while Brock Quarry jumps back and jabs. London only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Shovel hook by Bobbi London goes nowhere. Poorly executed technique. Brock Quarry looks to counter! Quarry fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! London sprawls and remains on her feet. Bobbi London closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action. London and Quarry step into each other and engage in a wild exchange of punches! London takes the best of the exchange and decides to move back and take a breather. Brock Quarry paws at London while London swings ineffectively. Quarry fakes a punch and launches himself over London. Great move by Quarry who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch!]
[Quarry pushes London against the fence and launches a few solid punches. A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with London’s chin! Her legs are wobbling! London doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Quarry and moves away. Nice move from London who put distance between them. The two circle around for a bit, looking gassed before they step into each other and exchange wildly! Quarry is connecting with a few punches. Tremendous strikes from London! Some big punches are landing on both ends now! Herschel Warden separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]
PATRICK CARSON
An incredible opening round for this Heavyweight bout, and this could be a toss up for either fighter. Quarry to me looked to have shown some great aggressiveness with his strikes and showed some great strategy trying to take London to the mat right out of the gate.
NORA BAUER
London is known for her stand up and bang it out style, but she was holding her own on the ground. Both of these fighters showed some great prowess in areas that they aren’t typically known for. Let’s how they respond now in the second round.
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ROUND TWO
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[The second round opens up and both fighter take their time making their way to the center of the octagon. Quarry launches a kick but London checks it and keeps distance. Tremendous strikes from London but Quarry blocks with confidence. Brock Quarry swings with a big right hook and lands on London's chin! London stumbles back, but shakes it off and shows no signs of slowing down. Bobbi London goes with a looping right hand while Brock Quarry jumps back and jabs. London only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Brock Quarry puts some serious power behind a superman punch! That's just incredible! That punch hits Bobbi London's face like a wrecking ball! London's nose is beginning to swell now.]
NORA BAUER
Brock Quarry is looking like Clark Kent with an amazing shot!
[London retaliates with a surprise roundhouse punch but Brock Quarry's reflexes save him and he avoids the blow. The two exchange wildly and London is connecting with a few punches. Nice punches by Brock Quarry who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.]
PATRICK CARSON
London and Quarry are on the same level. This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win and right now it’s still anyone’s fight!
[Bobbi London just won't stop and continues to rain down punches and Quarry quickly tries to defend. London misses a step and Quarry sees an opportunity to counter! London launches a kick but Brock Quarry avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook! Bobbi London tries to control the action and tries to grapple, but Brock Quarry swings wild and London has to retreat.
[Quarry is swinging for the fences! A scary shot lands hard that looks like it almost broke London's jaw! London's right cheek is beginning to swell bad now! Tremendous strikes followup from Quarry! Big punches are landing! A wicked punch by Brock Quarry rocks Bobbi London and she goes down! Quarry follows through to the mat but the ref pulls him off! London seems confused and a bit dazed as the fight is waved off!]
PATRICK CARSON
And it’s all over! Brock Quarry finishes this fight off with a tremendous combination and takes down the #1 ranked Heavyweight!
NORA BAUER
Formerly #1 ranked heavyweight, no doubt Quarry takes that claim and has got to be next in line to face Derrick La’Bell! What an incredible fight for Quarry who stayed patient and picked his spots and allowed London to wear herself down before pouncing!
[The crowd bursts into cheers as Quarry celebrates his victory with his corner crew. Doctors tend to London for a few moments before helping her back up to her feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet back in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]
MIKE DEMPSEY
Ladies and gentlemen, referee Herschel Warden has called for a stop in this fight at 2 minutes 18 seconds of the second round for your winner by technical knockout, Brock “The Rock” Quarry!
[The crowd cheers as Quarry has his hand raised in victory. Both fighters embrace with a handshake and say a few words to each other before splitting off to each other’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]
Winner: Brock Quarry by TKO (Punch) at 2:18 Round 2
Statistics: Brock Quarry
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
Statistics: Bobbi London
Punches 19/51 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
PATRICK CARSON
A fantastic fight for both of these giants, but tonight it was Brock Quarry’s night! Quarry had some great moments in this fight and he contributed it to the hard work that his ever-growing camp continuously puts in. With Quarry now the undoubted number one contender, can he bring home a second championship to HILITE FC?
NORA BAUER
He showcased a very well-rounded attack in all phases of the game, which is exactly what it will take to take on the Heavyweight Champion, Derrick La’Bell. It’s got to be a tough night for London who dished out one hell of an effort, but it’s back to the drawing board for her. The fans here in Sao Paulo, Brazil definitely got their money’s worth tonight!
PATRICK CARSON
No doubts about that! A lot of great young competitors got their names out there tonight and delivered a great card from top to bottom! That’s all the time we have here tonight. Catch us next time on a special Friday Night Fight date on March 15th as we make our way to the Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada at the Caesars Palace for UGP 9 exclusively on the Battleground Network! For Nora Bauer, I’m Patrick Carson, goodnight everybody!