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GAMMA#210 Mendez v Webster PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg the Caliph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maro Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georg the Caliph!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the Caliph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
the Caliph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and the Caliph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the Caliph.
the Caliph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. the Caliph is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the Caliph blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the Caliph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the Caliph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
the Caliph is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
the Caliph trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
the Caliph gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and the Caliph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
the Caliph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten the Caliph somewhat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that the Caliph really doesn't like being in this position too much.
the Caliph is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now the Caliph is on top in guard.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the Caliph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
the Caliph wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos working a defensive guard but the Caliph passes into half guard.
the Caliph is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. the Caliph is working away from the top position though.
Santos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Santos tries to roll over but the Caliph keeps him under control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
the Caliph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos darts in and clinches the Caliph up against the cage.
Santos pulls guard.
Santos is trying to control the position but the Caliph postures up.
the Caliph stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos wants to control but the Caliph postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Caliph cracks Santos with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the Caliph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maro Santos will probably get the nod.
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.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by the Caliph which made him look bad.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the Caliph as he avoids it easily.
the Caliph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but the Caliph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos misses with an uppercut. the Caliph saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Caliph doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
the Caliph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maro Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the Caliph keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and the Caliph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maro Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos rushes the Caliph and presses him up against the cage.
Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the Caliph.
the Caliph 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.
Santos punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the Caliph.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
the Caliph wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the Caliph trying to control the position here.
Santos wants to control from the top but the Caliph keeps moving.
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the Caliph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but the Caliph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos wants to pass the guard but the Caliph is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but the Caliph is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maro Santos.
the Caliph fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from the Caliph.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by the Caliph which made him look bad.
the Caliph misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
the Caliph manages to get to full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but the Caliph keeps moving.
Santos is really struggling to control the Caliph but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maro Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but the Caliph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but the Caliph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
the Caliph shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but the Caliph finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
the Caliph wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos has an active guard here but the Caliph has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the Caliph performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos won't allow the Caliph to pass to mount.
the Caliph is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
the Caliph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but the Caliph is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
the Caliph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
the Caliph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
the Caliph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the Caliph has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
the Caliph trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the Caliph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the Caliph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! the Caliph escapes and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Santos is trying to escape the position but the Caliph is controlling the position.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but the Caliph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
the Caliph trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
the Caliph is working for a submission of some sort.
Maro Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Georg the Caliph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by the Caliph.
Santos wants to improve his position but the Caliph is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georg the Caliph.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Georg the Caliph!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors comes into the arena with Paper Cut - Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Bob is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oh my god.... 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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185 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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28
183 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scissors's waist but Scissors gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.
Bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scissors circles away.
Big Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Scissors looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Scissors misses with a hook.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Scissors takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissors connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scissors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob tries for a takedown but Scissors sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob.
Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bob looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Scissors manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bob working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors is looking for a sweep.
Scissors is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.
Bob goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scissors rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bob's guard! Nice work there by Scissors!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissors working some strikes from top position.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scissors distracts Bob with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scissors is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob trying to control the position.
Scissors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Scissors advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Scissors moves nicely into side control.
Bob is not content to let Scissors control the position.
Bob is letting Scissors control him for a moment.
Bob takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scissors advances to mount.
Scissors controlling the position easily from mount.
Bob tries to reverse the position but Scissors maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors controlling from the full mount.
Scissors trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scissors.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Scissors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissors wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Scissors.
Scissors leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scissors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissors avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissors swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Scissors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scissors as he jumps to the side.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob.
Scissors scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob taking a bit of punishment here - Scissors scoring with strikes.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scissors trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Scissors controls the position.
Bob tries to improve position but can't.
Scissors working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissors is chipping away with strikes.
Bob is not content to let Scissors control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Scissors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Scissors connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
Scissors seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scissors working Bob over with strikes.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Scissors is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scissors pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Scissors is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scissors performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scissors scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scissors passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bob!
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
Scissors landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
Scissors raining down shots from the mount!
Bob tries to reverse the position but Scissors maintains control.
Scissors tries to control but Bob wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob is looking to improve his position but Scissors isn't that keen on the idea.
Scissors controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Scissors as Bob shoots in.
Bob on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scissors swinging wildly here.
Scissors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scissors sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Scissors rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scissors gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob manages to pull guard.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissors landing some decent shots from guard.
Scissors works over Bob with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scissors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scissors controlling from the top position.
Scissors is pushing down on Bob's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bob is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissors has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scissors 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.
Scissors is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scissors in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scissors is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scissors scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Bob wants to get back to full guard but Scissors has passed into side control.
Scissors lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob is not content to let Scissors control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob is looking to regain half guard here but Scissors keeps moving and retains side control.
Big Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissors is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob tries to bench press Scissors off him but Scissors keeps the position.
Scissors landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bob!
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scissors landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissors sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors tries to control but Bob wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scissors has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini's entrance music is -. A fine choice. Drury has chosen The lonely Island - I just had sex as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Contini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Drury!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Contini.
Contini lands a left hand.
Contini just leaning against Drury, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Drury fails to land.
Drury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Contini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Contini scores with a shot to the side of Drury's head.
Contini is stalling here.
Drury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Contini lands a nice uppercut.
Drury struggles to land a body shot inside as Contini controls his hands.
Contini is stalling here.
Contini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drury is trying to push Contini away but Contini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Drury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drury tries a body shot but Contini blocks it.
Contini has Drury pressed against the cage.
Drury throws a head punch that misses.
Contini breaks from the clinch.
Contini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drury.
Drury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contini.
Contini swinging wildly here.
Drury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mick Drury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contini throws a hook but Drury blocks it.
Contini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Contini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini stuffs the takedown attempt from Drury. Drury gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Drury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drury staying out of range there.
Drury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contini but Contini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Contini lands a slapping body shot.
Drury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contini moves away.
Drury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contini.
Drury looks gassed!
Contini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Contini avoids the body shot from Drury.
Contini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drury shoots in for a takedown but Contini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Contini loads up on a big right hand but Drury slips the punch.
Contini cracks the inside of Drury's front leg.
Contini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini leaves Drury with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Contini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drury tries to bum rush Contini with a series of wild strikes but Contini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Contini.
Contini avoids the body shot from Drury.
Contini throws a lazy right hand but Drury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contini is looking to score with low kicks.
Drury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contini.
Contini throws a solid leg kick but Drury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Contini.
Contini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contini lands with a cross.
Contini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drury missing with a left hand there. Contini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drury 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drury tries to free his leg and advance position but Contini is retaining full guard.
Contini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drury tries to free his leg and advance position but Contini is retaining full guard.
Drury pushing down on Contini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Contini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Contini trying to control the position here.
Drury won't allow Contini to sweep him here.
Contini pulls Drury in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contini keeping moving, preventing Drury from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contini controlling the position.
Contini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luciano Contini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Contini ducks under a wild hook from Drury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Contini dominated that round.
That's time! Contini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Contini looks to land a body kick but Drury moved away.
Contini misses with a body kick.
Contini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drury.
Drury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drury with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Contini counter with a right hand.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Drury.
Drury shoots in but Contini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drury throws an overhand right that lands on Contini's shoulder, as Contini tries to avoid the shot.
Contini throws out a loose jab but Drury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drury scores with a nice right hand.
Contini scores with a nice strike.
Contini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drury shoots in and drives through. Contini sprawls well.
Drury shoots for a takedown but Contini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Contini has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Drury fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Contini.
Drury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Contini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Contini loads up on a big right hand but Drury slips the punch.
Luciano Contini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contini.
Contini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Contini clinches up against the cage.
Contini blocks a body shot from Drury.
Contini breaks from the clinch.
Contini scores with a punch to the head.
Drury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contini tries to sprawl but Drury drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Contini wants to control but Drury is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Contini keeping hold of Drury's head, controlling as best he can.
Drury working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Contini's thigh. Contini counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Contini pulls Drury in close to his closed guard and prevents Drury from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drury trying to control the position from guard on top but Contini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drury is pushing down on Contini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Contini is fighting to maintain full guard but Drury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Contini is looking for a sweep. Drury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Contini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contini tries to roll over but Drury keeps him under control.
Drury looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Contini defending well though.
Drury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drury wants to work for an arm triangle but Contini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Contini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Contini trying to control but Drury postures up.
Drury thows a huge punch but Contini dodges it nicely.
Contini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Contini is looking to control Drury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contini avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drury trying to mount his opponent but Contini defends it.
Drury has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Contini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drury scoring with strikes but Contini is staying in there.
Drury unloads with some shots from mount but Contini bucks and avoids them well.
Contini wants to hold on but Drury pushes him away.
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!
Contini is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drury throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Contini because Drury loaded up on that one.
Drury raining down shots from the mount!
Contini wants to hold on but Drury pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luciano Contini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Drury misses with a wild body shot.
Contini misses with an uppercut. Drury saw that one coming.
Contini throws a leg kick but Drury checks it.
Contini scores with a decent looking hook.
Contini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contini's elbow.
Drury looking for a takedown.
Contini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drury backwards.
Contini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drury.
Contini lands with a right to the head.
Contini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drury or not.
Drury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Contini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drury swings wildly with an uppercut but Contini uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Contini.
Drury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contini lands an uppercut.
Contini blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contini.
Contini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drurys head.
Drury misses with a punch on the inside.
Drury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contini works on Drury's body with a couple of short punches.
Drury letting Contini take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Contini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Luciano Contini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Contini obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drury.
Contini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Contini presses Drury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Contini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luciano Contini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Drury.
Contini lands with a left to the head.
Contini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drury is rocked!
Contini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drury is still on wobbly legs! Can Contini finish him?
Contini lands a big knee! That's hurt Drury! Oh, he's all over the place! Contini lands another knee that sends Drury to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Contini!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luciano Contini waved his t-shirt featuring Sublime Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lindquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindquist comes into the arena with Wacco Will Kick Your Ass blaring out of the sound system. Law has chosen Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
280 lbs
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270 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lindquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lindquist quickly recovers to half guard.
Lindquist is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law tries to pass to full mount but Lindquist defends it.
Lindquist is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Law jumps into side control!
Law misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Law lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lindquist manages to get back to half guard.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindquist is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindquist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Law is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Law slips a nice elbow through Lindquist's hands, connecting with Lindquist's forehead.
Law is looking to stall here but Lindquist recovers full guard.
Lindquist wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law wants to control from the top but Lindquist keeps moving.
Law controlling from the top position.
Lindquist controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law wants to stand but Lindquist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lindquist trying to control the position.
Lindquist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lindquist has managed to clinch.
Law jumps guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Lindquist from controlling successfully.
Law pushes Lindquist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lindquist throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindquist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindquist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert Lindquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindquist stuffs the takedown.
Lindquist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindquist.
Lindquist cracks the inside of Law's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a body punch but Lindquist moves out of range.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindquist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindquist manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Law as he connects with a hook.
Lindquist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Law's head.
Law moves to clinch but Lindquist breaks away
and Lindquist counters with a nice leg kick.
Law wants to clinch.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lindquist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lindquist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law tries to clinch up.
Lindquist connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Law tries to bum rush Lindquist with a series of wild strikes but Lindquist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law looks gassed!
Lindquist missing with a left hand there. Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Law steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lindquist. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindquist throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindquist is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Lindquist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Law momentarily.
Lindquist lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindquist lands a glancing blow to the side of Law's head.
Lindquist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lindquist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lindquist throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Law tries to clinch but Lindquist is having none of it.
Lindquist tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindquist.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Lindquist in a clinch.
Law jumps into guard, dragging Lindquist to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindquist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindquist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Law takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Lindquist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Law's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law throws a nice looking combination but Lindquist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindquist tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Lindquist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lindquist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindquist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Law is looking to clinch.
Law tries to clinch up.
Lindquist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Law sprawls well. Law wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindquist gets slowly back to his feet.
Law dives in and grabs Lindquist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindquist pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Robert Lindquist is winning the standup battle so far.
Law tries to clinch up.
Lindquist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Lindquist.
Law misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lindquist. Law shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindquist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Law is breathing heavily.
Lindquist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage!
Law misses with a straight left.
Lindquist cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindquist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindquist as he connects with a hook.
Law's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindquist.
Lindquist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Law takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindquist lands a head kick!
Law is rocked!
Lindquist cracks Law with a left hook right on the temple and Law goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lindquist lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Law is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Lindquist!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroko Matsumato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Tw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Pre Fight Warmup. Henri Tw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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25
180 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroko Matsumato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri Tw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsumato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tw defends well.
Tw trying to control but Matsumato is working from the bottom.
Matsumato is trying to keep Tw in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tw trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsumato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsumato has escaped and now he's on top!
Matsumato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matsumato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matsumato tries to move to mount but Tw blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsumato is looking to take a break and control but Tw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tw wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsumato trying to mount his opponent but Tw defends it.
Tw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsumato works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matsumato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matsumato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matsumato 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 Tw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Matsumato swings around for an armbar but Tw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matsumato's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tw trying to control but Matsumato is working from the bottom.
Tw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsumato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tw has Matsumato in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tw 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.
Matsumato trying to control the position from guard on top but Tw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumato passes Tw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsumato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tw manages to get to full guard.
Matsumato trying to control but Tw is working from the bottom.
Matsumato won't allow Tw to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato trying to control but Tw is working from the bottom.
Tw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsumato's guard.
Matsumato is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tw rolls with it to try and escape but Matsumato cranks on the arm and Tw is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroko Matsumato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Redman - Da goodness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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30
175 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson misses with a two punch combination.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Bobberson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobberson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobberson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobberson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Smith throws a strike but Bobberson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is trying to keep Bobberson in close.
Bobberson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobberson has Smith in his guard.
Smith trying to control but Bobberson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobberson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobberson has wrist control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobberson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Bobberson can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bobberson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Bobberson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bobberson defends the submission attempt.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bobberson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Bobberson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobberson trying to control but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Bobberson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobberson defends it well.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobberson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bobberson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobbersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobberson off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobberson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Bobberson is rocked!
It looks like Billy Bobberson has been cut.
Smith cracks Bobberson's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bobberson slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Smith can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by GIANT KONG. Priebcko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Dreams. Ivan Priebcko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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288 lbs
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giant Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Priebcko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong fails with the takedown
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Giant Kong has been cut.
Priebcko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kong.
Priebcko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Priebcko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Priebcko cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priebcko lands a jab to the nose.
Priebcko wants to clinch.
Priebcko with a nice cross.
That kick from Priebcko tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priebcko throws a monster overhand right that drops Kong! Priebcko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Priebcko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erico Plaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Helber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War is coming kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erico Plaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Helber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plaza lands a right hook to the body.
Helber takes a swing at Plaza's ribcage but misses.
Helber shoots in for a takedown but Plaza shows good takedown defense.
Plaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plaza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helber lands with a shot to the body.
Plaza lands a jab to the head.
Plaza lands a nice looking body kick.
Helber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plaza throws a series of punches but Helber moves 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!
Plaza throws a front kick aimed at Helber's knee but Helber avoids it well.
Plaza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helber counters with a good, hard body kick but Plaza shrugs it off.
Helber ducks under a wild hook from Plaza.
Plaza throws a jab but it's blocked by Helber.
Plaza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Erico Plaza has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Plaza blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Helber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaza tries to bum rush Helber with a series of wild strikes but Helber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helber connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Helber.
Helber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plaza's waist but Plaza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helber off to one side.
Helber looks for the body kick but Plaza saw that one coming.
Helber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plaza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plaza connects with a body shot that sends Helber's belly button to the back.
Helber scores with a head kick.
Helber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plaza backs up against the cage.
Helber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plaza.
Plaza tries to land a front kick but Helber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plaza throws a low kick but Helber moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaza takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plaza stalling in the clinch but Helber improves position.
Plaza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plaza scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plaza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Helber tries a body shot but Plaza blocks it.
Plaza breaks the clinch.
Helber avoids the body shot from Plaza.
Plaza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helber. Helber obviously looking to wear him down.
Plaza is breathing heavily.
Plaza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helber throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Plaza finds it's way through Helber's defenses.
Plaza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber checks a leg kick nicely.
Plaza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plaza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rusty Helber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helber misses with a body kick.
Helber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plaza is trying to defend but Helber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Helber is looking to stall here but Plaza recovers full guard.
Helber is looking to work some ground and pound but Plaza has wrist control.
Helber throwing strikes but missing.
Plaza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helber controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Helber stays in close to Plaza's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plaza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plaza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helber.
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!
Plaza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helber defends well.
Helber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plaza's head.
Helber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plaza misses with a leg kick.
Helber throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helber. Plaza does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Helber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erico Plaza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Plaza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Plaza throws out a leg kick but Helber moves out of range and Plaza only half commits.
Plaza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plaza as he avoids it easily.
Helber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plaza.
Helber shoots in looking for a takedown. Plaza tries to sprawl out of it but Helber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plaza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plaza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Helber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plaza.
Helber checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Helber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Plaza misses.
Good leg kick by Helber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rusty Helber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaza misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helber lands a nice looking body shot.
Helber swings for the body but Plaza moves out of range.
Helber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Plaza cracks Helber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Plaza swings for the body but Helber moves out of range.
Helber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plaza moves away.
Helber misses with a double jab
and Plaza counters with a nice body shot.
Helber avoids the body shot from Plaza.
Rusty Helber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plaza misses with an uppercut.
Helber throws a low kick, looking for Plaza's leg but Plaza calmly moves out of range.
Helber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plaza rather than just go for the knockout.
Helber throws a front kick aimed at Plaza's knee but Plaza avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Helber scores with a four punch combination!
Helber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helber feints and then cracks Plaza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plaza down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plaza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helber to score with a decent uppercut.
Helber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plaza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plaza.
Plaza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Plaza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plaza. Helber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helber throws a leg kick which misses Plaza's front leg but catches the back leg as Plaza tries to avoid it.
Plaza needs to keep his hands up - Helber had a free shot at his head there.
Helber cracks the inside of Plaza's front leg.
Helber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plaza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber shoots in but Plaza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erico Plaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Helber.
Helber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plaza backs up against the cage.
Plaza is rocked!
Helber is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Plaza is in big trouble! Helber is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Plaza. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rusty Helber!
Rusty Helber managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dance has chosen Pantera - Cemetery Gates as his entrance music. Bill Dance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Dance!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Dance slips under a jab.
Dance takes one on the button.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Dance or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dance counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dance with the ground and pound but Rose regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rose gets full guard.
Rose is trying to control the position but Dance postures up.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dance is not content to let Rose control the position.
Still in half guard, Rose seems content to control.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dance kicks off Rose and gets to his feet.
Dance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rose is trying to defend but Dance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dance is keen to just control but Rose is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to roll over but Dance keeps him under control.
Dance takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance wants to pass the guard but Rose is defending well.
Dance frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rose avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dance in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dance sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dance dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dance tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dance raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dance landing strikes from the mount.
Dance working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dance landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dance.
Dance misses with a body shot.
Rose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose is looking to slow Dance down with leg kicks.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Dance shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dance shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Rose lands a body shot.
Dance swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Dance shoots in.
Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Dance.
Dance just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Dance is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dance 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dance passes into half guard.
Rose is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
Dance wants to free his trapped foot but Rose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Dance trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dance is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rose misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dance to counter with a crisp jab.
Dance shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Dance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dance fails to land the takedown.
Hunter Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dance lands with a good body shot.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dance just misses with a punch to the body.
Dance wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dance gets a takedown into half guard.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dance doesn't seem bothered though.
Dance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dance shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dance.
Dance drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rose is adopting a defensive guard.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dance's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dance chips away with some ground and pound.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance forces his way into half guard.
Dance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dance trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Dance thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dance passes to full mount!
Hunter Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dance with a couple of short strikes.
Dance landing strikes from the mount.
Dance is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dance lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dance connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rose is rocked!
Dance lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Rose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dance lands with some strikes.
Rose takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dance's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Dance!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Dance thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guns N' Roses - Dead Horse. 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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275 lbs
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271 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Webster which made him look bad.
Webster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Webster wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Webster misses with a wild combination.
Webster throws a lazy body kick
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Webster tries to kick Mendez off but Mendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mendez is thwarting Webster's attempts to control the position.
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. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Webster's temple.
Webster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Webster wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez prevents Webster from getting back to his feet.
Mendez 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webster kicks Mendez off and gets to his feet.
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Webster.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Webster. That's going to slow Mendez down.
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster is looking to clinch.
Webster connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Webster is predictable there
and Mendez counters with a single leg into guard. Webster didn't expect that.
Webster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webster is looking to stand up but Mendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Mendez cracks Webster with a solid left hand.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez is looking to advance position but Webster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Webster looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez lands with a shot to the body.
Webster misses with a shot to the body
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Webster won't be happy with that.
Mendez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Webster is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mendez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!
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