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Buried Alive PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort minor: Remember the name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Cote dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Cote's head and hops out.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Cote.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cote's brow.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Cote is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mark Cote has been cut.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Cote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Cote leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cote blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Cote has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Cote might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to stand but Cote has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cote fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Cote persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Cote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cote drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Cote there.
Cote misses with a head shot. Thomas uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cote is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Cote wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cote is working for a kimura here but Thomas manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cote's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Cote's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Cote circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cote rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cote managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cote avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Cote avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Cote shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote blocks the elbow strike.
Cote keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavin Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Cote shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Cote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas moves to clinch but Cote breaks away
and Cote counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cote wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Cote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cote stops Thomas from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mark Cote has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Cote throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cote looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Cote persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cote is looking for the KO!
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Thomas has been cut.
Cote gets a big slam - oh, Thomas is out! Thomas is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Mark Cote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trugagh Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Owens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trugagh Bloodrock's chin.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trugagh Bloodrock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodrock tries to clinch there but Owens circles away.
Owens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owens looks to land a combination but Bloodrock avoids it well.
Bloodrock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodrock.
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloodrock has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodrock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Owens's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bloodrock pushes down on Owens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bloodrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
Owens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodrock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Owens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Owens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bloodrock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
Bloodrock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Bloodrock tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Bloodrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to stand but Bloodrock is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloodrock trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bloodrock looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Owens is looking to stand up but Bloodrock won't let him.
Bloodrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodrock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owens has picked Bloodrock up and slammed him! Bloodrock can't keep hold of the triangle and Owens manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock regains half guard.
Owens tries to stand and escape but Bloodrock is controlling the position.
Bloodrock is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Owens is tapping! Great win for Bloodrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trugagh Bloodrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Skyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozek Morderca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyes comes to the cage accompanied by BRING ME THE HORIZON - Pray for Plagues. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Skyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozek Morderca!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Skyes. Those never looked like landing.
Skyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Skyes lands a glancing blow to the side of Morderca's head.
Oliver Skyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skyes throws a nice looking combination but Morderca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morderca is defended easily by Skyes.
Skyes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morderca scores a takedown into full mount!
Morderca looking to secure an arm triangle but Skyes defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morderca wants to finish this one by submission but Skyes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morderca.
Skyes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skyes tries to get out of the position.
Morderca wants to finish this one by submission but Skyes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morderca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morderca is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Skyes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morderca looking to isolate an arm here. Skyes doesn't see it coming and as Morderca extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Morderca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jozek Morderca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iglig Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Palmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jukka Palmu looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iglig Bloodrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukka Palmu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bloodrock misses with a body shot.
Palmu blocks a head kick by Bloodrock.
Palmu misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloodrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmu looks gassed!
Bloodrock scores with a head kick. Palmu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodrock drops Palmu with a beautiful combination! Palmu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bloodrock is looking for the KO!
Bloodrock lands a big head kick that sends Palmu tumbling to the mat! Bloodrock takes a step backwards and waves Palmu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Palmu is rocked!
Bloodrock misses with a few strikes there.
Palmu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodrock finish him?
Bloodrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmu seems to have recovered his senses.
Bloodrock keeps Palmu at a distance using the push kick.
Bloodrock lands a big right hand that sends Palmu crashing to the mat! Bloodrock stays standing though and waves Palmu back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodrock throws a quick head kick that knocks Palmu silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bloodrock is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iglig Bloodrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grady's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollow Points At Ya Face . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Grady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Riley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grady closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grady drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grady pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Riley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grady is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riley is looking to get back to his feet here but Grady is keeping cool and he's managed to take Riley's back.
Riley is trying to shake Grady off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Grady won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady misses with a takedown attempt - Riley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Grady, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grady is breathing heavily.
Riley lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grady can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is landing with some decent strikes but Grady is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Grady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riley lands a big shot to the head and Grady winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Riley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fernando Sofistieras enters 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen misses with a double jab.
Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras fails to land the takedown.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Sofistieras's head and hops out.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen with a hook.
Chen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sofistieras, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
Sofistieras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chen presses Sofistieras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
Sofistieras looks gassed!
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a right hand.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Sofistieras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawnn Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sofistieras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Chen clinches.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sofistieras can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Shawnn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen has Sofistieras pressed against the cage.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sofistierass head.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen lands a body punch.
Sofistieras wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen avoiding damage.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
Chen is leaning against Sofistieras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sofistieras.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawnn Chen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen misses with the combination.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sofistieras up against the cage.
A short right from Sofistieras on the inside.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen lands a body punch.
Sofistieras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen gets underhooks to prevent Sofistieras's takedown attempt.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Shawnn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Sofistieras takes a shot to the head.
Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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!
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sofistieras blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Sofistieras blocks a body shot from Chen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sofistieras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Chen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Shawnn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawnn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawnn Chen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Ferrat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storman Norman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trevor Ferrat's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Ferrat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Norman does no damage.
Norman misses with a wild body shot.
Norman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferrat to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Storman Norman has been cut.
Norman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrat circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norman walks into a straight right hand from Ferrat.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrat lands with a shot to the body.
Norman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferrat.
Ferrat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman with a poor takedown
enabling Ferrat to counter with a crisp jab.
Trevor Ferrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Storman Norman.
Ferrat stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrat tries to bum rush Norman with a series of wild strikes but Norman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferrat.
Ferrat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferrat lands a shot to the body.
Norman is trying to break the clinch but Ferrat has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrat digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norman misses with an uppercut. Ferrat saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrat.
Norman misses with a combination
and Ferrat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norman throws a low kick but Ferrat moves out of range easily.
Ferrat throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
Storman Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Ferrat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norman on the side of the head.
That has opened up Storman Norman's cut even more.
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!
Norman misses with a double jab.
Norman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Ferrat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norman doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norman misses with a right hand
and Ferrat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Storman Norman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Norman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Ferrat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferrat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferrat moves out of range as Norman strikes.
Ferrat steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Norman is out on his feet! Ferrat sets himself and nearly takes Norman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trevor Ferrat!
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