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WFC12-Las Vegas pt2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Rizzo has chosen open road song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo tests Monet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo shoots for a takedown but Monet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rizzo jabs Monet right on the nose. Monet blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Raphael Monet has been cut.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Monet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rizzo throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rizzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monet.
Monet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monet wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monet needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo throws a sloppy head kick and Monet moves out of range easily.
Rizzo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet misses with a straight right.
Monet drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo.
Semmy Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Monet's belly button to the back.
Monet is breathing heavily.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Monet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo scores with a kick to the body.
Rizzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monet on the side of the head.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo throws out a leg kick but Monet moves out of range and Rizzo only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Monet sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raphael Monet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semmy Rizzo.
Rizzo darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monet throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Rizzo stalling.
Monet misses with the head strike.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Monet.
Monet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rizzo.
Monet looking for a takedown.
Rizzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Monet is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Monet fails to land.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.
Rizzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monet fails to pull guard.
Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monet.
Monet misses with the head strike.
Monet tries to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling the position.
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Monet's head but Monet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo scores with a head kick. Monet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo shoots in and bounces Monet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rizzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monet is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Monet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
A leg kick checked by Monet.
The fighters circling - Monet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Monet.
Monet moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo throws a hook but Monet avoids it easily.
Rizzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monet avoids it really well and circles away.
Monet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Monet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monet wants to sweep but no luck.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Semmy Rizzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monet.
Monet misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rizzo sizes up Monet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rizzo tries to land a leg kick but Monet saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo swings for the body but Monet moves out of range.
Monet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizzo's waist but Rizzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monet off to one side.
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Raphael Monet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semmy Rizzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Monet swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Monet's leg but Monet calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Monet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rizzo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rizzo wants to land a leg kick but Monet is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monet did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Monet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monet stuffs the takedown attempt from Rizzo. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monet is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo, right into the meat.
Rizzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Monet ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Semmy Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Monet moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Rizzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monet tries to avoid it but Rizzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monet to the ground. Monet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raphael Monet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semmy Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Monet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Monet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Monet ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monet down.
Monet tries to buck Rizzo off but Rizzo is having none of it.
Monet is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rizzo's best efforts.
Monet manages to get to full guard.
Monet trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Semmy Rizzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Raphael Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monet's waist but Monet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rizzo off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Monet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rizzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Rizzo!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Chaucer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson has chosen Dope - Debonair as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cael Sanderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geoffrey Chaucer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaucer moves out of range as Sanderson strikes.
Chaucer misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sanderson misses.
Chaucer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanderson cracks Chaucer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaucer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaucer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaucer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaucer counters with a straight right hand.
Sanderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaucer is fending him off so far but Sanderson persists. Nope, Chaucer circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaucer throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Sanderson forces Chaucer back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaucer looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanderson just leaning against Chaucer, taking a breather.
Chaucer wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanderson won't allow it.
Sanderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanderson taking a breather.
Chaucer pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson blocks an uppercut.
Chaucer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Geoffrey Chaucer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
Sanderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaucer misses with a punch to the body.
Chaucer wants to break free but Sanderson has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chaucer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chaucer working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaucer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chaucer is trying to push Sanderson away but Sanderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaucer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Geoffrey Chaucer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaucer throws a hook but Sanderson blocks it.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chaucer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
Chaucer connects with a looping right hand.
Chaucer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaucer throws a lazy right hand but Sanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaucer momentarily.
Chaucer misses with a body shot
and Sanderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chaucer lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanderson off the cage and back into range.
Chaucer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chaucer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaucer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sanderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaucer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanderson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson throws a nice looking combination but Chaucer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaucer finish him?
Sanderson throws a hook but Chaucer avoids it easily.
Chaucer drops Sanderson with a big left hand! Sanderson is injured, injured bad! Chaucer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoffrey Chaucer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Powers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roger Sanches's chin.
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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, Roger Sanches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Powers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanches circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers throws a big shot that misses.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanches takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanches.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Sanches tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanches counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanches.
Sanches is looking to clinch.
Sanches tries to clinch up.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Sanches had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Sanches.
Powers misses with the combination.
Sanches tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Powers misses.
Nice body punch from Powers.
Sanches slips under a jab from Powers.
Powers misses with a straight right.
Powers swings widly with a right hand
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches lands a front kick.
Powers misses with a combination
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a right hand to the body.
Powers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers swings widly with a right hand
letting Sanches counter with a right hand.
Powers throws a right hand that misses
and Sanches connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Powers misses.
Sanches tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Powers cracks Sanches with a right hand to the side of the head.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Powers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Powers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Powers duly obliges.
Sanches slips under a jab.
Powers throws a hook but Sanches blocks it.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Sanches avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powers throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanches.
Powers misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Sanches does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Sanches misses.
Sanches takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powers throws a hook but Sanches avoids it easily.
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanches counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powers misses with a straight right.
Powers throws a combination that misses
and Sanches makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanches tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanches closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Sanches saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Powers.
Nice defenses there by Sanches.
Sanches goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Powers throws a right hand that Sanches ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanches also avoids with ease.
Sanches misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanches throws a head kick that misses.
Powers throws a looping overhand right but Sanches ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Sanches.
Sanches looks to clinch
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Powers misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Sanches.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Powers throws a right hand that Sanches ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanches also avoids with ease.
Sanches misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers walks into a stiff left hand from Sanches.
Sanches slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanches loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Powers.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Sanches saw that one coming.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Sanches bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanches misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanches.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanches moves out of range as Powers strikes.
Powers jabs Sanches to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers blocks a head kick by Sanches.
Powers throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanches counters with a head kick. That will keep Powers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Powers throws a combination that misses
and Sanches counters with a good, hard body kick but Powers shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a hook to the side of Sanches's head but Sanches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Powers throws a right hand that Sanches ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanches also avoids with ease.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers misses with a right hand
and Sanches counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanches tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers cracks a nice hook into Sanches's ribs.
A combination from Powers does no damage.
David Powers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger Sanches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a jab to the body
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanches fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanches tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Powers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanches.
Sanches is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Sanches there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanches tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Sanches.
Well Powers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hit Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
16 - 28 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hit Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutecki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rutecki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutecki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hard smiles and moves away.
Rutecki tries for a takedown but Hard circles away easily
and Hard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hit Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Rutecki.
Hard thows a body kick. Rutecki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hard!
It looks like Dexter Rutecki has been cut.
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!
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutecki moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Hard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutecki looks gassed!
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutecki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Rutecki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hard avoiding damage as Rutecki throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki successfully pulls guard.
Rutecki has a closed guard, preventing Hard from standing up.
Hard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutecki controls Hard momentarily but Hard frees himself.
Hard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutecki is working an open guard so Hard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Hard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hard wants it to stay on the feet.
Hit Hard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard cracks Rutecki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutecki backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Hard scores with a four punch combination!
Hard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hard lunges at Rutecki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutecki's hand.
Rutecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination.
Rutecki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hard.
Rutecki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hard.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard throws a head kick but Rutecki moves out of range.
Rutecki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hard lands with a nice combination. Rutecki backs away looking to recover.
Rutecki tries for a takedown but Hard circles away easily
and Hard counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutecki blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hit Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Rutecki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutecki misses with a takedown attempt - Hard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutecki.
Rutecki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hard as he avoids it easily.
Hit Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Rutecki.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutecki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hard.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard cracks the inside of Rutecki's front leg.
Rutecki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutecki's hands.
Rutecki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hard. That one must have hurt.
Hit Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutecki backs up against the cage.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutecki can do to turn this around?
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!
Hard feints and then cracks Rutecki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutecki down.
Hard lands a nice shot that snaps Rutecki's head back.
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutecki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hard misses with a few strikes there.
Hard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
Hard fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutecki in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Hard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutecki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Rutecki has him pressed against the cage.
Rutecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hard swinging wildly here.
Hard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hard scores with a punch to the head.
Rutecki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hard.
Hard throws a series of strikes that have Rutecki backpedaling.
Hard slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutecki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hard lands with an overhand left.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard looks to land a combination. Rutecki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hard connects with an inside leg kick.
Hit Hard is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutecki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hard is fending him off so far but Rutecki persists. Nope, Hard circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hit Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Rutecki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutecki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hard.
Rutecki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hard tries to avoid it but Rutecki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hard to the ground. Hard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rutecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutecki somewhat.
Hard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hard wants it to stay on the feet.
Hit Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Rutecki.
Rutecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Hard. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard connects with a looping right hand.
Hard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hard tries to bum rush Rutecki with a series of wild strikes but Rutecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hard.
Rutecki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Hard is avoiding it.
Hard misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki avoids the head kick by Hard.
Rutecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hard scores with the left hand. Rutecki knows he should have avoided that one.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutecki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutecki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hard sprawls well. He's pushed Rutecki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutecki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hard throws a series of punches but Rutecki avoids them all with ease.
Rutecki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hard scores with a three punch combo!
Hard swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutecki.
Rutecki ducks right into an uppercut from Hard.
Hit Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki has a takedown stuffed.
Hard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hit Hard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard scores with a three punch combo!
Hard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hard lands an overhand right.
Hard scores with a jab. Rutecki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dexter Rutecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutecki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutecki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hard fails to land with a series of punches.
Hard throws a series of strikes that have Rutecki backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hit Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hit Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
182 lbs
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28
181 lbs
13 - 11 - 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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Sinclair has moved into half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sinclair in particular looking to stall.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Sinclair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinclair trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.
Miller is pressing down on Sinclair's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Sinclair is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
Miller takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Sinclair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sinclair blocks the leg kick.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Sinclair counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinclair on the side of the head.
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.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Sinclair on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Miller.
Sinclair takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Sinclair closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Sinclair controlling him for the moment.
Miller is pulling down on Sinclair's head to control his posture.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Sinclair is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Miller.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sinclair on the side of the head.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
Miller lands with a cross.
Miller lands a jab to Sinclair's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands a jab to Sinclair's midsection.
Michael Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Miller.
Michael Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sinclair!
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinclair drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Sinclair feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Sinclair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Sinclair defends easily.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sinclair seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sinclair kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sinclair puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sinclair sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Sinclair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Michael Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sinclair counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller controlling Sinclair's posture.
Sinclair passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sinclair connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Sinclair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sinclair.
Miller is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Sinclair passes easily into half guard.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Tony Sinclair 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.
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!
Miller moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Miller!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky has chosen I'm On a Boat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
162 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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24
162 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Malurky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser throws a right hand that misses
and Malurky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malurky but Malurky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malurky looks to land a right hand but Fraser moved out of range.
Fraser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fraser scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malurky manages to get to full guard.
Fraser pushes down on Malurky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malurky is trying to maintain the position but Fraser is very close to passing his half guard.
Fraser decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tim Fraser has been cut.
Fraser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Malurky. No joy for Fraser on that attempt.
Malurky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fraser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malurky won't be happy with that.
Malurky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fraser.
Fraser trying to control the action but Malurky is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malurky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fraser's guard! Nice work there by Malurky!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fraser is on top in guard.
Malurky keeping moving, preventing Fraser from controlling successfully.
Malurky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fraser forces his way into half guard.
Malurky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fraser is working away from the top position though.
Fraser is looking to stall here but Malurky recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fraser manages to get himself to full guard.
Fraser looking for a guillotine here but Malurky defends easily.
Malurky wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.
Malurky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fraser throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fraser throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Malurky wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malurky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malurky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malurky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malurky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fraser is squirming around, avoiding Malurky's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Malurky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fraser throws a shot from downtown. Malurky moves away and avoids it.
Fraser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fraser needs to keep his hands up - Malurky had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malurky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malurky. Fraser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malurky looks to land a left hand but Fraser moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Malurky finds it's target.
Fraser closes the distance and pushes Malurky back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malurky can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky wants a takedown.
Malurky is trying to drag Fraser to the mat but Fraser just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fraser can't get the takedown.
Malurky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fraser has him pressed against the cage.
Malurky is trying to break the clinch but Fraser has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malurky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fraser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malurky prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malurky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fraser stops a takedown attempt from Malurky.
Fraser prevents the takedown attempt.
Fraser prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malurky sprawls well. Malurky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fraser gets slowly back to his feet.
Fraser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malurky finds it's way round the side to connect with Fraser's head.
Fraser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malurky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraser's head.
Malurky scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky throws a right hand that Fraser ducks under and follows up with a left that Fraser also avoids with ease.
Malurky lands a nice shot to the body.
Malurky throws a right and a left that Fraser avoids nicely.
Fraser sizes up Malurky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fraser misses with a looping right.
Fraser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fraser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malurky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malurky lands a glancing blow to the side of Fraser's head.
Malurky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but Malurky shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Malurky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malurky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malurky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fraser wants to clinch.
Fraser clinches up against the cage.
Malurky tries for a takedown but Fraser manages to get underhooks.
Fraser stops a takedown attempt from Malurky.
Malurky has Fraser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fraser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tim Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Malurky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser can't get the takedown.
Malurky looking for a takedown.
Malurky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malurky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malurky wants a takedown but no success here.
Malurky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malurky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fraser prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky looking for a takedown.
Fraser stops a takedown attempt from Malurky.
Fraser looking for a takedown.
Fraser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malurky uses from the top position.
Malurky with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malurky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fraser doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malurky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fraser is keeping the position for now.
Tim Fraser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malurky defends it easily.
Fraser working for a triangle but Malurky defends it easily.
Fraser working a defensive guard here.
Dan Malurky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fraser keeping moving, preventing Malurky from controlling successfully.
Fraser wants to sweep but no luck.
Malurky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fraser working for a triangle but Malurky defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malurky trying to control but Fraser is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malurky is sitting in close to Fraser's body. Fraser has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Malurky is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Malurky is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fraser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Fraser!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Conture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) . 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hammer Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sultan Conture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Conture cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mack tries to avoid it but Conture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mack to the ground. Mack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Mack stuffs the takedown.
Hammer Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sultan Conture.
Mack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conture counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mack wants to control but Conture postures up.
Conture tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conture has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mack is pushing Conture's head away, looking to escape. Conture manages to hold on to the position though.
Conture tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conture has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conture is trying to get an arm triangle but Mack is defending well.
Mack is trying to get back to half guard.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conture on the ground.
Conture has an Americana. Mack didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Conture is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Conture hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sultan Conture!
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