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MIFC Contenders 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico william (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GymBitch Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). william comes into the arena with SOAD-BYOB blaring out of the sound system. GymBitch Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico william!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GymBitch Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
william stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like GymBitch Gracie has been cut.
william could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
william looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie wants to hold on but william pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing william from controlling successfully.
william stops Gracie from standing up.
william looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
william's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rico william just wasn't active enough.
william buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from william does no damage.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and william counters with a head kick that drops Gracie - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
william with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
william is working for a submission of some sort.
william sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
william missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
william is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping hold of william's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to control william's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
william shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
william throwing strikes but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
william knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to hold on to william's head to control him but william postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
william stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gracie to get to his feet.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and william connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
william connects with a high kick.
william delivers a nice body kick.
william will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
william scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by william.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from william. That one must have hurt.
william throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
william fails to land with a series of punches.
william throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and william counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Rico william has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GymBitch Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
william trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
william has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is trying to control the position but william postures up.
william is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie has control of william's left arm, preventing william from doing any damage.
Rico william has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
william shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico william dominated that round.
The cut man is working on GymBitch Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
william pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rico william seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
william stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
william lands a nice shot to the body.
william shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rico william overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
william showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but william defends easily.
william 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
william wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
william working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but william wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
william trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie controlling from mount.
william looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
william is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, william has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie is hanging on to william's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie has got one arm under william's chin. This could be trouble... william trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, william has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). GymBitch Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. Jay Rich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Rich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acevedes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rich defends it nicely.
Acevedes misses with a straight left.
Acevedes slips a straight right by Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich stuffs the takedown.
Rich throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich throws a body punch but Acevedes moves out of range.
Acevedes looks to land a left hand but Rich moved out of range nicely.
Acevedes misses with a hook. Rich ducked under it nicely.
Acevedes checks a low kick from Rich.
Acevedes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acevedes trying to control from half guard but Rich is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acevedes pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acevedes controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes is looking to take a break and control but Rich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acevedes works his way into side control.
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.
Rich is looking to reverse the position.
Rich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Acevedes trying to pass the guard but Rich defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acevedes trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Acevedes 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.
Rich throws a leg kick that misses.
Rich moves out of range of the strikes.
Rich misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedes misses with a body shot.
Rich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rich.
A jab from Acevedes misses.
Acevedes slips a jab from Rich.
Rich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acevedes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rich.
Rich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rich tries a low kick but Acevedes avoids it.
Jay Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Acevedes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acevedes advances position into side control!
Rich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Acevedes easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Acevedes throwing strikes but Rich recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Rich is looking to control Acevedes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rich avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acevedes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Acevedes dominated that second round.
That's time! Acevedes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acevedes cracks Rich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Acevedes shoots in but Rich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rich staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Rich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes looks to land a left hand but Rich moved out of range nicely.
Rich throws a left that rocks Acevedes and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rich dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Acevedes regain composure!
Acevedes is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Acevedes has been cut.
Acevedes is looking to regain half guard here but Rich keeps moving and retains side control.
Rich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Acevedes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rich's guard! Nice work there by Acevedes!
Acevedes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich, not yet.
Acevedes wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Acevedes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rich keeps working.
Rich manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rich actively working from the bottom here.
Acevedes is looking to advance position but Rich won't allow it.
Jay Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acevedes wants to control but Rich is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Rich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acevedes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Acevedes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yunjiro Orca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yunjiro Orca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Orca should have avoided that one.
Orca misses with a low kick.
Yunjiro Orca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Wesson lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orca throws a right and a left that Wesson avoids nicely.
Orca misses with a body kick.
Orca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orca is breathing heavily.
Wesson drops Orca with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Orca looks back up at him and smiles so Wesson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Orca is rocked!
Wesson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wesson lands a slapping body shot.
Wesson lands a big right hand that sends Orca crashing to the mat! Wesson stays standing though and waves Orca back to his feet!
Oh Orca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orca glances at the clock... BAM! Wesson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Orca crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Orca is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wesson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marcus Jones enters the cage!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marcus Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell Jones keeps working.
Marcus Jones taking a break here but Russell Jones is having none of it and regains half guard.
Marcus Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russell Jones defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus Jones is looking to advance position but Russell Jones won't allow it.
Russell Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marcus Jones has hold of Russell Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Russell Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marcus Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Russell Jones because Marcus Jones loaded up on that one.
Russell Jones wants to hold on but Marcus Jones pushes him away.
Russell Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcus Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marcus Jones prevents Russell Jones from getting the reversal.
Marcus Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marcus Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcus Jones wants to take Russell Jones's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcus Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Russell Jones because Marcus Jones loaded up on that one.
Marcus Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marcus Jones has hold of Russell Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Russell Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marcus Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Russell Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marcus Jones throws some wild stikes that Russell Jones manages to avoid easily.
Marcus Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marcus Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russell Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russell Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marcus Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcus Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Russell Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Russell Jones!
Marcus Jones looks gassed!
Russell Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Marcus Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Marcus Jones crashes against the mat.
Marcus Jones is trying to ground and pound but Russell Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Marcus Jones to regain half guard.
Russell Jones is not content to let Marcus Jones control the position.
Marcus Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marcus Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marcus Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russell Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcus Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcus Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russell Jones trying to control here.
Marcus Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Marcus Jones wants to take a breather but Russell Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell Jones is trying to stand up here but Marcus Jones is controlling him well.
Marcus Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russell Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcus Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcus Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marcus Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcus Jones is breathing heavily.
Russell Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marcus Jones is pressing down on Russell Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell Jones is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russell Jones is looking to escape.
Russell Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Russell Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Russell Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell Jones lands with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Russell Jones.
Russell Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Russell Jones lands a high kick!
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Russell Jones throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell Jones misses with the combination.
Russell Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell Jones lands a left and a right that send Marcus Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Russell Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Russell Jones lands a big head kick that sends Marcus Jones tumbling to the mat! Russell Jones takes a step backwards and waves Marcus Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marcus Jones is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russell Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russell Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcus Jones has time to react.
Russell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Russell Jones lands a big uppercut and Marcus Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marcus Jones looks OK. Russell Jones waves Marcus Jones back to his feet!
Good leg kick by Russell Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus Jones moves out of range easily.
Marcus Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Russell Jones! Marcus Jones is backing up but he can't get away as Russell Jones lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Marcus Jones and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquers II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquers II has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquers II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Venture!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquers II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquers II misses with a hook.
Venture gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Hank Venture has been cut.
Pacquers II throws a series of punches but Venture moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Venture - just one landing.
Venture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquers II.
No joy there for Pacquers II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venture shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquers II manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Venture's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Venture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Venture slips a jab from Pacquers II.
Pacquers II closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacquers II.
Pacquers II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquers II. Venture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Venture ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquers II.
Pacquers II tries to clinch but Venture is having none of it.
Venture fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquers II scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquers II fails to land with a series of punches.
Venture scores with a punch to the head.
Venture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquers II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacquers II.
Manny Pacquers II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquers II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Pacquers II catches Venture right on the button with a cross.
Venture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Venture feints and as Pacquers II raises his hands in defense, Venture changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Venture wants to control from the top but Pacquers II keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venture postures up in Pacquers II's guard and throws a big left but Pacquers II blocks it.
Venture pushing down on Pacquers II's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pacquers II wants to get back to his feet.
Pacquers II tries to kick Venture off in order to stand up. Venture Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture working the ground and pound.
Venture controls the position.
Venture tries for a kimura but Pacquers II is defending well.
Venture is working to tighten is grip on Pacquers II's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pacquers II has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Venture is really squeezing tight and eventually Pacquers II passes out! Venture breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hank Venture!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro op (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Hazelwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Cro op could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Hazelwood's chin.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Cro op!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Hazelwood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cro op.
Cro op misses with an uppercut.
Cro op throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazelwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cro op manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hazelwood postures up.
Hazelwood wants to pass the guard but Cro op is keeping the position.
Hazelwood preventing the sweep.
Cro op trying to keep a closed guard but Hazelwood is proving a slippery customer.
Hazelwood looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelwood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hazelwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cro op's guard.
Cro op looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro op, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cro op keeping full guard, as Hazelwood tries to pass.
Hazelwood postures up.
Hazelwood drops back looking for a leg! Cro op is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cro op manages to kick Hazelwood off! Hazelwood jumps back into Cro op's guard.
Hazelwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazelwood wants to control from the top but Cro op keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cro op wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazelwood looking to pass the guard.
Cro op not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cro op looking for a sweep. Not yet Cro op, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hazelwood fails with the takedown.
Hazelwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Cro op manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazelwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cro op misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cro op as he avoids it easily.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Horrible takedown by Hazelwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Cro op which made him look bad.
Hazelwood moves forwards but Cro op connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cro op lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cro op but Cro op pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazelwood fails with the takedown.
Hazelwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cro op pinned against the cage. Cro op gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazelwood closes the distance and clinches up with Cro op, looking for a takedown. Hazelwood pushes Cro op against the cage but Cro op circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Cro op dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazelwood.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hazelwood blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cro op.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazelwood has a takedown stuffed.
Cro op cracks the inside of Hazelwood's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hazelwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Cro op scores with a decent looking hook.
Hazelwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.
Cro op misses with a wild body shot.
Cro op throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazelwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cro op throws a head kick but Hazelwood moves out of range.
Hazelwood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cro op lands with a nice body kick.
Cro op stuns Hazelwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cro op connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cro op lunges at Hazelwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazelwood's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazelwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cro op jabs at Hazelwood's body.
Cro op scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazelwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazelwood slips under a jab from Cro op.
Cro op misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Cro op dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hazelwood shoots in but Cro op avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cro op tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee Hazelwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cro op throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cro op misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazelwood shoots in for a double leg but Cro op sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelwood avoids a kick to the body.
Cro op misses with a wild body shot.
Cro op throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hazelwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cro op throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cro op tries to bum rush Hazelwood with a series of wild strikes but Hazelwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cro op tries to land a front kick but Hazelwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee Hazelwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Nice defenses there by Hazelwood.
Hazelwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cro op sprawls well. He's pushed Hazelwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Hazelwood.
Hazelwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cro op defends it nicely.
Cro op takes a swing at Hazelwood's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op thows a body kick. Hazelwood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cro op as he avoids it easily.
Cro op lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown but Cro op shows good takedown defense.
Hazelwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cro op sprawls well. Cro op wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazelwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Cro op slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazelwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazelwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro op misses the shot to the body.
Cro op throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cro op throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Cro op showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cro op, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Cro op!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinciusz Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
146 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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135 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinciusz Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ronaldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunn wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Dunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Dunn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Dunn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinciusz Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ronaldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunn pushing down on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ronaldo defending well though.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Dunn trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Dunn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ronaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ronaldo tries to get out of the position.
Dunn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dunn in particular looking to stall.
Dunn is trying for a kimura here. Ronaldo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dunn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Dunn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to sleep. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaron Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez tests da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velazquez misses with a hook. da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Velazquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velazquez lands a big right hand that sends da Silva crashing to the mat! Velazquez stays standing though and waves da Silva back to his feet!
da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Paulo da Silva has been cut.
Velazquez fakes the body blow, causing da Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! da Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Velazquez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen The Specials - A Message To You Rudy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lau.
Lau misses with an uppercut.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Lau with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
A big left from Lau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lau lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marley eats them both and turns towards Lau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Rudy Marley has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lau misses the jab.
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lau staying out of range there.
Lau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Lau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lau shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tin Lau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lau.
Marley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lau to score with a decent uppercut.
Marley misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Lau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marley has time to react.
Marley misses with a combination
and Lau counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Lau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a series of strikes that have Lau backpedaling.
Lau moves to clinch but Marley breaks away
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Lau's belly button to the back.
Lau misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tin Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Lau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lau misses with the combination.
Lau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Lau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lau throws out a powerful jab.
Lau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lau lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Marley misses
and Lau counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Lau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudy Marley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lau slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Lau tries to clinch but Marley moves away
and Marley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Lau misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lau blocks a head kick by Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Lau.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marley connects with a looping right hand.
Lau tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Lau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lau.
Lau scores with a decent looking hook.
Lau walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
Lau misses with the combination.
Lau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lau throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marley's hands.
Lau misses with a hook.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
Lau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lau tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Rudy Marley's cut even more.
Good standup being displayed there by Lau as he connects with a hook.
Marley slips under a jab from Lau.
Rudy Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley looks to land a combination. Lau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley misses with a hook to the body
and Lau counters with a three punch combo that has Marley backing up. Marley nods at Lau to acknowledge the strikes.
Marley is rocked!
Lau is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Marley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marley is out cold! Lau holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tin Lau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Ratcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker comes to the cage accompanied by Edith singin Those were the days..... Jonathan Ratcliffe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Ratcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratcliffe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ratcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunker pushes Ratcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ratcliffe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bunker pinned against the cage. Bunker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ratcliffe walks into a jab.
Ratcliffe shoots in but Bunker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archie Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left and a right from Bunker both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker works over Ratcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker lands with a right that hurts Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe looks to clinch but Bunker throws a short knee that drops Ratcliffe. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Archie Bunker!
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