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IGR 12 - Truck vs. Thompson II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vos Savant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Vos Savant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nova Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vos Savant!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos Savant fails with the takedown.
Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vos Savant circles away.
Cain throws a head kick but Vos Savant moves out of range.
Cain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cain shoots in but Vos Savant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vos Savant looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Vos Savant shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vos Savant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vos Savant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain prevents Vos Savant from getting back to his feet.
Cain wants to control from the top but Vos Savant keeps moving.
Cain drops back looking for a leg! Vos Savant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vos Savant manages to kick Cain off! Cain jumps back into Vos Savant's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but Vos Savant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Vos Savant from controlling successfully.
Vos Savant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vos Savant wanted to stand there but Cain had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vos Savant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain stuffs the takedown attempt from Vos Savant. Vos Savant gets slowly back to his feet.
Vos Savant tries to clinch
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Vos Savant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vos Savant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Cain misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vos Savant gets the takedown into side control.
Vos Savant stands up.
Vos Savant looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt.
Vos Savant throws a sloppy head kick
and Cain counters with a nice body shot.
Vos Savant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cain.
Vos Savant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain drives through and clinches with Vos Savant against the cage.
Vos Savant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cain smiles and moves away.
Cain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vos Savant smiles and moves away.
Cain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vos Savant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vos Savant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cain.
Vos Savant is looking to break free of the clinch but Cain has double underhooks.
Vos Savant scores a nice knee to the body.
Vos Savant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vos Savant breaks from the clinch.
Vos Savant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cain's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vos Savant forces his way into half guard.
Cain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sami Vos Savant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vos Savant clinches but Cain breaks the clinch
and Cain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cain clinches.
Vos Savant misses with a knee strike.
Vos Savant works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Vos Savant's takedown attempt.
Cain tries to stall but Vos Savant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vos Savant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cain jumps guard but Vos Savant stands there with Cain around his waist. Cain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cain tries to pull guard but Vos Savant holds him up against the cage and eventually Cain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Vos Savant fails with a takedown attempt.
Cain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vos Savant rushes Cain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vos Savant.
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos Savant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vos Savant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vos Savant circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cain drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vos Savant follows Cain to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Vos Savant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillan Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dubbie Dubdub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Go To Sleep. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillan Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dubbie Dubdub!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubdub throws a front kick that sends Boyer stumbling back into the cage.
Boyer is breathing heavily.
Boyer avoids the head kick by Dubdub.
Boyer blocks a head kick by Dubdub.
Dubdub will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Boyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dubdub which made him look bad.
Dubdub throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dubdub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubdub throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dubdub sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Boyer to the ground! Dubdub dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Dillan Boyer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dubdub content just to control the position here.
Boyer working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubdub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dubdub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boyer is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Dubdub controlling the pace for now.
Boyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dubdub has a good base and remains in mount.
Dubdub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dubdub in particular looking to stall.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dubbie Dubdub just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubdub but Dubdub pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dubdub throws a head kick but Boyer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubdub takes a swing at Boyer's ribcage but misses.
Dubdub tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Dubdub misses.
Dubdub throws a head kick that misses.
Boyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dubdub wants to clinch up but Boyer keeps it at a distance.
Dubdub gets caught flat footed, as Boyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubdub pulls Boyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Boyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boyer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dubdub manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubdub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubdub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubdub controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dubdub is looking to stand up but Boyer won't let him.
Dubdub content to stall in guard here.
Dubdub has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boyer is proving hard to escape from.
Boyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dubdub has picked Boyer up and slammed him! Boyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Dubdub manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyer tries to improve position but can't.
Boyer looking for a sweep but Dubdub has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dubdub has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubbie Dubdub dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillan Boyer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dubdub dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boyer. That did some damage!
Dubdub closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dubdub breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubdub lands a high kick!
Dubdub feints and as Boyer raises his hands in defense, Dubdub changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubdub stays in close to Boyer's body and controls the position.
Boyer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dubdub should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boyer has tightened it up now! Dubdub should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dillan Boyer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SB Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Ya Boy- Rock and Roll as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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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, SB Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa lands with a cross.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Killa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killa is keeping the position for now.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Killa.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killa working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Killa working a defensive guard here.
Williams stays in close to Killa's body and controls the position.
Killa is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killa working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams trying to control but Killa is working from the bottom.
Killa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control but Killa is working from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Killa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Killa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Killa has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). SB Killa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Michael Peterwhacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Nash!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peterwhacker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peterwhacker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peterwhacker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nash is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Peterwhacker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Bater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sims's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem, Xzibit, & Nate Dogg - Say My Name. This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Sims!
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, Leroy Bater!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bater finds it's way through Sims's defenses.
Bater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sims is looking to improve his position.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bater is working away from the top position though.
Bater blocks the strikes from Sims.
Sims is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bater's back!
Sims is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bater. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sims keeps control of the position as Bater tries to break free.
Sims lands shots from the back.
Bater is trying to stand back up.
Bater wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bater!
Sims has the hooks in. Bater is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sims looking for the choke from the back.
Sims has Bater flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Bater right now.
Bater manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sims's guard. Nice work there by Bater.
Bater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bater wants to stand but Sims has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bater stands up over Sims, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard.
Bater throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bater trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sims has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bater is on top in guard.
Bater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bater looks gassed!
Bater gets to his feet. Sims looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sims fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bater sprawls well initially but Sims persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.
Bater works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sims trying to control but Bater is working from the bottom.
Bater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bater doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sims won't allow Bater to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Bater or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims which made him look bad.
Bater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sims but Sims pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sims decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bater taking some punishment here, with Sims in his half guard.
Bater is rocked!
Sims landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bater is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
Sims lands with a punch from half guard.
Bater tries to roll over but Sims keeps him under control.
Sims takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sims winds up and cracks Bater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sims scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sims is tying to control. Bater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sims lands a nice short elbow.
Sims is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bater is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sims fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bater from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sims! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Sims!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Pignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pignon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NTM- Qu'est-ce qu'on attend. Churchhill has chosen Killswitch engage- My curse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Pignon!
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, Winston Churchhill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchhill moves into range and clinches up with Pignon.
Pignon tries to pull guard but Churchhill won't allow it.
Pignon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Churchhill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pignon to the mat. Pignon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Churchhill wants to control from the top but Pignon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchhill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Churchhill wants to control but Pignon is keeping him busy.
Pignon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Churchhill.
Churchhill trying to control the action but Pignon is working from the bottom.
Pignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pignon.
Pignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pignon has his feet on Churchhill's thighs here. He's pushed Churchhill off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Churchhill screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Pignon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armand Estrada looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ness Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Webster.
Webster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Webster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Webster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Estrada is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Webster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Webster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Estrada tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Webster tries to advance to mount but Estrada denies him.
Webster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Webster drags him back down.
Webster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Estrada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Estrada is looking to regain half guard here but Webster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster moves into full mount!
Estrada looks gassed!
Webster is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Webster extends the arm and Estrada is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ness Webster!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible. Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Another one bites the dust. Herbert Truck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Truck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Truck with that takedown attempt.
Truck misses with a two punch combination.
Truck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is standing up over Truck. Truck looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Truck to see if he's OK.
Truck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Truck bucks up and tries to throw Thompson off but instead Thompson has got his back!
Thompson connects with a big shot to the side of Truck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Truck.
Thompson doesn't have the hooks in and Truck manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Truck thows a big elbow that misses.
Truck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Truck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Truck's guard.
Truck is breathing heavily.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Truck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Truck blocks nicely.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.
Thompson works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Truck has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Truck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Truck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Truck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Truck!
Truck wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Truck is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Truck wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Truck's temple.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Truck is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.
Truck missing with punches from the bottom.
Truck punching from the bottom.
Truck moves into full guard.
Truck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Truck is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Truck.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Truck stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Truck decides to stand back up. Truck steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Truck sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truck advances position into side control!
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Truck connects with a decent elbow.
Truck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Truck trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Truck decides to stand back up. Truck steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Truck counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Truck is one step ahead there.
Truck passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Truck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Truck pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Truck prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Truck gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herbert Truck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truck.
Truck tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Truck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Truck finish him?
Herbert Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Truck 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.
Truck wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Truck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Truck throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Truck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Truck tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
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.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Truck is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson feints and as Truck raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Truck is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Truck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Truck has wrist control.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Truck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Truck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Truck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Truck.
A good leg kick by Truck.
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
Truck connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Truck counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Truck misses with a combination
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Truck's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Truck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Willy Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Truck has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Truck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Truck's hands, connecting with Truck's forehead.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Truck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Truck lands a decent shot there.
Truck throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Truck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Truck is trying to keep Thompson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson advances to full mount.
Truck is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Truck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson cracks Truck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Truck tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Truck is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Truck is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Truck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck moves into full guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Truck's control of his arms but Truck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Truck had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thompson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Truck Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thompson's back instead.
Thompson wants to escape the position.
Truck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Truck keeps control of the position as Thompson tries to break free.
Truck has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thompson is defending well but eventually Truck manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thompson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Truck!
Herbert Truck retains his heavyweight title!
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