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V.58: LaCrosse vs. Benoit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Marsters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snopp Dogg - Sweat. Chuck Marsters acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Souto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Marsters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Souto shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsters sprawls well. He's pushed Souto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsters lands with an uppercut that bounces Souto off the cage and back into rage.
Souto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Souto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Souto tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsters is retaining full guard.
Souto is working hard here to advance position.
Marsters wants to stand up but Souto is controlling him.
Souto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marsters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souto has Marsters in his guard.
Souto looking for a guillotine here but Marsters defends easily.
Souto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Souto is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Souto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marsters uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsters wants to stand but Souto is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souto is trying to get back to half guard.
Marsters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marsters wants to stand but Souto is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souto struggling a bit here.
Souto is trying to get back to his feet.
Souto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Marsters catches Souto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chuck Marsters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsters scores with a jab to the head.
Marsters scores with a shot to the body.
Souto tries for a takedown but Marsters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Marsters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsters.
Souto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Souto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Marsters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marsters scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souto in his tracks.
Marsters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Marsters.
Marsters jabs at Souto's body.
Souto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marsters.
Marsters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marsters duly obliges.
Marsters thuds his right hand into Souto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsters thuds a left hand into Souto's body.
Marsters throws a one two combo.
Marsters throws a good cross that connects.
Chuck Marsters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsters throws a series of punches but Souto moves out of range.
Souto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Souto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsters, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Marsters coming out on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Souto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marsters.
Marsters lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsters scores with a hook to the body. Souto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsters throws a one two combo.
Marsters stalks Souto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souto's face. Souto staggers backwards, shaken.
Marsters scores with a three punch combo!
Marsters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Souto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsters lands a lovely overhand right.
Marsters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souto at a distance.
Souto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsters scores with a three punch combo!
Marsters stuns Souto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Souto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolando Souto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsters feints a jab promting Souto to slip. Marsters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marsters cracks Souto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Marsters.
Marsters lands an overhand right.
Marsters scores with a body shot.
Marsters scores with a hook to the body. Souto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsters lands a body shot.
Marsters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souto's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsters lands with a nice body punch.
Marsters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marsters cracks Souto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marsters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters punishes Souto's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsters looks to land a combination. Souto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marsters pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souto back to the cage. Marsters follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marsters scores with a shot to the body.
Marsters lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marsters lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marsters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marsters.
Jab by Marsters.
Marsters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsters lands with a good body shot.
Souto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Souto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsters scores with the left hand. Souto knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsters lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souto's hands.
Marsters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marsters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marsters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marsters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marsters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsters scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters lands with a nice body punch.
Marsters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Marsters. Beautiful body shot.
Marsters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souto backs up against the cage.
Marsters looks to land a combination. Souto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsters pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souto back to the cage. Marsters follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chuck Marsters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marsters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souto takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsters cracks a nice hook into Souto's ribs.
Marsters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsters stalks Souto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souto's face. Souto staggers backwards, shaken.
Marsters works the jab nicely.
Marsters jabs at Souto's body.
Marsters's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Souto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marsters tests Souto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsters is working the combinations to good effect here.
Souto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marsters duly obliges.
Marsters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marsters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souto rather than just go for the knockout.
Souto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souto is defended easily by Marsters.
Marsters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Marsters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marsters jabs at Souto's body.
Marsters works over Souto's head and body with a nice combination.
Marsters lands with a hook. Souto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marsters lands with a hook. Souto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marsters scores with a three punch combo!
Marsters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Souto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marsters as he avoids it easily.
Marsters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marsters duly obliges.
Marsters digs a good body shot into Souto's ribs.
Marsters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Marsters finds it's target.
Marsters scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Marsters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marsters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souto on the side of the head.
Souto is rocked!
Marsters throws a one two combo.
Oh Souto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsters throws a series of strikes that have Souto backpedaling.
Souto is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Marsters moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Marsters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryant Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hero. Helix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Impending Doom - Anything Goes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bryant Helix enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Helix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix dodges the punch combination from Kelltonville.
Helix closes the distance and pushes Kelltonville back into the cage.
Kelltonville misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Helix.
Kelltonville has Helix pressed against the cage, preventing Helix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helix trying to land knees to the body.
Kelltonville throws a punch but it's blocked by Helix.
Kelltonville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelltonville managing to block the knees to the body from Helix.
Helix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelltonville controls his hands.
Helix lands a takedown into guard.
Helix pushing down on Kelltonville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelltonville looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelltonville blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Kelltonville is not content to let Helix control the position.
Helix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelltonville keeps working.
Ground and pound from Helix.
Helix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelltonville's head.
Nice strikes from Helix there.
Kelltonville won't allow Helix to pass to mount.
Helix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelltonville keeps working.
Helix throws a strike but Kelltonville manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Helix tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toberticus Kelltonville!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maddox has managed to clinch.
Reed avoids a wild elbow strike from Maddox.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed blocks an elbow strike from Maddox.
A head punch on the inside from Maddox fails to land.
Maddox pushes off an throws an elbow but Reed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maddox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maddox has clasped his hands together around Reed's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Maddox controlling the position.
Reed regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed is trying is best to control the position here.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maddox pulls his head out easily.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Reed is looking to control Maddox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Maddox content to control rather than advance.
Reed wants to control but Maddox is keeping busy.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Maddox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox preventing the sweep.
Reed trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
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.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Maddox wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Maddox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard.
Reed pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Maddox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maddox tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maddox is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Reed is trying to control. Maddox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Maddox has wrist control.
Maddox controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maddox is on top in guard.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maddox trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
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.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Maddox has moved into half guard.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Maddox sits in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Maddox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maddox trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Maddox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maddox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox working some strikes from top position.
Reed is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up.
Maddox won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maddox content to stall in guard here.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Maddox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maddox has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Maddox won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maddox.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maddox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reed looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maddox has passed into side control.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maddox scoring with punches from side control.
Otto Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox cracks Reed with a big right hand but Reed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maddox working away.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Maddox lands a nice forearm strike.
Maddox grinds an elbow into Reed's temple.
Maddox landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Maddox working the ground and pound.
Maddox working away.
Maddox is working Reed over with some ground and pound from side control.
Reed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reed holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Maddox is putting a hurting on Reed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maddox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reed taking a bit of punishment here - Maddox scoring with strikes.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Maddox controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to control but Maddox postures up.
Reed regains half guard.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Maddox is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maddox stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Otto Maddox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Maddox. Maddox maintains the clinch.
Maddox digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Maddox wants the takedown. Reed is fighting it off but Maddox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reed's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddox throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Maddox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cashier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Cashier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Cashier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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300 lbs
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28
297 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cashier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cheese duly obliges.
Oooh a lovely combination from Cheese sends Cashier down but not out. Cheese dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Johnny Cashier has been cut.
Cashier is breathing heavily.
Cashier defending against the ground and pound.
Cheese is trying to get an arm triangle but Cashier is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cashier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cheese trying to control the position but Cashier is working away.
Cheese is trying to get an arm triangle but Cashier is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier is not content to let Cheese control the position.
Cheese tries for a kimura but Cashier is defending well.
Cheese throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cheese is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cashier's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cashier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cheese has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cheese is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cashier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cashier is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cashier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cheese working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese landing strikes.
The referee asks Cheese politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheese prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cheese is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cashier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cashier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese is trying to get an arm triangle but Cashier is defending well.
Cheese trying to control the position but Cashier is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cheese tries for a kimura but Cashier is defending well.
Cashier is not content to let Cheese control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cashier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cashier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheese throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cashier was covering up waiting for the punch and Cheese finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cashier keeping full guard, as Cheese tries to pass.
Cheese trying to control but Cashier is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Cashier keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cashier wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harold Cheese was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cashier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cashier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cheese to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cheese drops back looking for a leg! Cashier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cashier manages to kick Cheese off! Cheese jumps back into Cashier's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cashier being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheese is looking to work some ground and pound but Cashier has wrist control.
Cheese lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Cashier keeps moving.
Cheese works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cashier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Cashier defends it.
Cashier tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Cheese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cashier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cheese.
Cheese wants to control but Cashier is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Cheese seems content to control.
Cheese missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cheese is trying to work for a kimura but Cashier is defending well.
Cashier misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cheese is working for a submission of some sort.
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Cashier defending well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cashier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cheese closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cheese lands in his opponent's guard.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Cashier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese passes into half guard.
Cheese landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cheese wants to work for an arm triangle but Cashier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cheese.
Cheese trying to control from half guard but Cashier is working away.
Cheese controlling the action here.
Cheese seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cashier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cheese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harold Cheese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cashier taking some punishment here, with Cheese in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cashier trying to control here.
Cheese wants to control but Cashier is keeping him busy.
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cashier defends it well.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese is working for a kimura but Cashier is defending it quite comfortably.
Harold Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese trying to control from half guard but Cashier is working away.
Cheese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Cashier trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Cheese scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cheese content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cashier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese not doing much here.
Johnny Cashier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cashier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheese has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Cheese!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
198 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Miyaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Soszynski has managed to clinch.
Miyaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyaguchi misses with some punches.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski looking for a takedown.
Miyaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Miyaguchi pushes Soszynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a body punch.
Soszynski is working for takedown but Miyaguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a body punch.
Miyaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Miyaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyaguchi works on Soszynski's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski is breathing heavily.
Miyaguchi lands a body shot.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Miyaguchi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyaguchi misses with some punches.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyaguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyaguchi stalls.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Miyaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Miyaguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
A short right from Miyaguchi on the inside.
Miyaguchi just leaning against Soszynski, taking a breather.
Miyaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
Miyaguchi is pressed up against the cage. Soszynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyaguchi down to the mat. Miyaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Soszynski is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi throws a low kick but Soszynski moves out of range easily.
Miyaguchi throws a leg kick but Soszynski moved away.
Ryo Miyaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyaguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miyaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soszynski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miyaguchi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working aggressively here.
Miyaguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miyaguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyaguchi misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski has Miyaguchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyaguchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Miyaguchi.
Soszynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soszynski can't get the takedown.
Soszynski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miyaguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miyaguchi gets through Soszynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyaguchi stops a takedown attempt from Soszynski.
Miyaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi is leaning against Soszynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Miyaguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miyaguchi cracks Soszynski with a good jab.
Oh Soszynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyaguchi clinches up against the cage.
Miyaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Soszynski seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Miyaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Miyaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Miyaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miyaguchi smiles and moves away.
Miyaguchi clinches up with Soszynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Soszynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Miyaguchi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski blocking some punches.
Miyaguchi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soszynski up against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Miyaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyaguchi working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Miyaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soszynski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miyaguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miyaguchi is stalling here.
A short right from Miyaguchi on the inside.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi is pressed up against the cage. Soszynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyaguchi down to the mat. Miyaguchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Miyaguchi misses
and Soszynski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soszynski.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miyaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soszynski is working for takedown but Miyaguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Miyaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Miyaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch.
Miyaguchi digs a right hand into Soszynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soszynski's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyaguchi has Soszynski pushed against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Miyaguchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Miyaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soszynski up against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soszynski or not.
A hook to the body from Miyaguchi.
A hook to the body from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miyaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miyaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Miyaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyaguchi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyaguchi lands a shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miyaguchi moves into the clinch.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miyaguchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Soszynski looking for a takedown.
Miyaguchi lands with a left to the head.
Miyaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi is working Soszynski over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miyaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Miyaguchi dips a shoulder and cracks Soszynski with a mighty uppercut! Soszynski falls back against the cage and Miyaguchi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Soszynski is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miyaguchi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Miyaguchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McMinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMinn has chosen Come Together as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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298 lbs
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350 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick McMinn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dummy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMinn misses with a right hand
and Dummy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from McMinn finds it's way through Dummy's defenses.
Dummy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McMinn's half guard.
McMinn tries to roll over but Dummy keeps him under control.
Dummy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMinn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dummy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dummy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McMinn for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McMinn wants to improve his position but Dummy is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Dummy.
McMinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Dummy counters with a takedown into side control.
Dummy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMinn keeps working.
McMinn is being controlled here.
McMinn is trying to control Dummy's posture but Dummy avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMinn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McMinn is trying to control Dummy's posture but Dummy avoids it.
Dummy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMinn is looking to regain half guard here but Dummy keeps moving and retains side control.
McMinn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dummy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dummy is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMinn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMinn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dummy.
You can see the frustration on McMinn's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dummy tries to keep control of the position but McMinn is staying busy.
McMinn tries to break free.
McMinn looks gassed!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dummy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dummy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMinn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dummy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McMinn keeping moving, preventing Dummy from controlling successfully.
Dummy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dummy preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMinn is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Dummy.
Dummy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McMinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dummy thinking.
Dummy with a poor takedown
and McMinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dummy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McMinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dummy fails with the takedown
and McMinn counters with a nice body shot.
McMinn tries to bum rush Dummy with a series of wild strikes but Dummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy fails with the takedown
and McMinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMinn misses with a hook to the body
and Dummy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McMinn's guard.
McMinn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McMinn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dummy's guard.
Dummy has McMinn pulled in close to control his posture.
Dummy is trying to keep McMinn in close.
McMinn looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMinn wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving.
Dummy is trying to keep McMinn in close.
McMinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Dummy.
Dummy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMinn counters with a straight right hand.
Dummy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMinn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McMinn throws a right hand that Dummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dummy also avoids with ease.
McMinn throws an off balance right hand
and Dummy counters with a single leg into guard. McMinn didn't expect that.
Dummy is stalling in the full guard.
McMinn keeping moving, preventing Dummy from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McMinn working a defensive guard but Dummy manages to pass into side control anyway.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bubba Dummy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dummy fails with the takedown
letting McMinn counter with a right hand.
Dummy with a poor takedown
and Dummy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dummy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMinn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dummy counters with a single leg into guard. McMinn didn't expect that.
Dummy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McMinn looking for a sweep. Not yet McMinn, not yet.
McMinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but McMinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dummy preventing the sweep.
McMinn can't keep his opponent in guard - Dummy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dummy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Dummy.
McMinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dummy.
McMinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Dummy counters with a nice double leg into side control. McMinn won't be happy with that.
Dummy gets to mount! McMinn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dummy content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMinn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dummy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McMinn is in real trouble.
Dummy is hanging on to McMinn's back as he tries to escape.
Bubba Dummy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McMinn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McMinn wants to improve his position but Dummy is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Dummy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dummy, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Dummy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Joe Boxer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boxer misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Boxer with a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Boxer.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boxer. Boxer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whack! Smith lands a heavy head kick that drops Boxer. The ref tackles Smith to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Boxer was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreese has chosen Keelhauled as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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World class 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kreese!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vekkiotsamo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vekkiotsamo throws a low kick but Kreese avoids it.
Vekkiotsamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreese.
Kreese throws a sloppy head kick and Vekkiotsamo moves out of range easily.
A big left from Vekkiotsamo misses.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a body kick
and Kreese counters with a huge head kick that drops Vekkiotsamo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kreese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthieu Benoit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Duke LaCrosse's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaCrosse's calf.
A low kick from LaCrosse is predictable there
and Benoit counters with a right hand to the body.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaCrosse pinned against the cage. LaCrosse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaCrosse misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit shoots in and gets a takedown into LaCrosse's guard.
LaCrosse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benoit controlling from the top position.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but LaCrosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benoit postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Benoit tries to hold on but LaCrosse postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to reverse the position but LaCrosse maintains control.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaCrosse tries to control but Benoit wriggling away.
LaCrosse controlling from the full mount.
LaCrosse working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Benoit slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to improve his position but LaCrosse is controlling well.
LaCrosse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benoit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benoit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benoit works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaCrosse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit tries to strike from the bottom.
Benoit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaCrosse!
Benoit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but LaCrosse is holding on tight.
Benoit tries to control but LaCrosse wriggling away.
LaCrosse is trying desperately to improve position.
Benoit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
That's time! LaCrosse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaCrosse is out of range.
It looks like Duke LaCrosse has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch but LaCrosse keeps him there for the moment.
Benoit tries a body shot but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCrosse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaCrosse has him pressed against the cage.
Benoit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaCrosse walks away with a smile on his face. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but LaCrosse moved out of range.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and LaCrosse counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaCrosse. LaCrosse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duke LaCrosse's cut is getting worse.
Benoit misses with the body kick
and LaCrosse counters with a nice body kick.
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from LaCrosse misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benoit.
Benoit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear LaCrosse down.
LaCrosse is not content to let Benoit control the position.
Benoit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benoit in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaCrosse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benoit scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
LaCrosse working to try and regain half guard.
Benoit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benoit swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit is the new middleweight champion!
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