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Retaliation 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Says (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Says!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Says tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conlon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Says has time to react.
Says moves in looking to clinch but Conlon pushes him off.
Conlon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conlon scores with a jab.
Says shoots in and drives through. Conlon sprawls well.
A punch combination from Conlon misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Says fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conlon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Says backs up against the cage.
Says wants to clinch up but Conlon keeps it at a distance.
Says tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Conlon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conlon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Says throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Says fails with an attempt to clinch.
Says tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Says tries to clinch up.
Says defending well as Conlon loads up on a big left hand.
Conlon swats away the attempt to clinch by Says.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Says moves in looking to clinch but Conlon pushes him off.
Conlon blocks a head kick by Says.
Says tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Says fails with an attempt to clinch.
Says has closed the distance and engaged Conlon in a clinch.
Says is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Conlon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Says unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Conlon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Conlon.
Conlon misses with a punch to the body.
Says is trying to force a seperation but Conlon has the dominant position.
Conlon throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Says looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conlon dodges an elbow strike from Says.
Says is looking to control Conlon's arms but Conlon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Says has his back to the cage.
Conlon misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Conlon.
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!
Conlon lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Conlon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conlon dodges an elbow strike from Says.
Says tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conlon avoids it.
Says pushes off an throws an elbow but Conlon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Says being controlled against the cage.
Says stalling in the clinch but Conlon improves position.
Conlon is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Says tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Says.
Says prevents a body shot from Conlon.
Says can't break the clinch.
Conlon can't find room to land a body shot as Says controls the action.
Conlon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Says wants to get back to striking at distance but Conlon won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Says trying to land knees to the body.
Says tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conlon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Says. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Says closes the distance but Conlon moves to the side
and Conlon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conlon thows a body shot but no joy.
Conlon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Says fails in his attempt to clinch.
Says takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Says is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conlon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conlon scores with a hook to the body.
Conlon lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conlon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Says backwards.
Says with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conlon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Says backwards.
Says is trying to pull guard but Conlon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conlon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conlon misses with a series of wild punches.
Conlon tries to land a leg kick but Says saw it coming and moves away.
Conlon misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown by Says or perhaps it was just good defense by Conlon which made him look bad.
Says misses with a series of wild punches.
Conlon swinging wildly here.
Conlon throws a series of punches but Says moves out of range.
Says wants to clinch.
Says slips a jab and a cross from Conlon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Says is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Says pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Conlon back to the cage. Says follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tommy Conlon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Says tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conlon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Says tries to clinch there but Conlon circles away.
Tommy Conlon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Says is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conlon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conlon scores with a body shot.
Says tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Conlon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conlon loads up on a big right hand but Says slips the punch.
Conlon tries to bum rush Says with a series of wild strikes but Says uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Says looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conlon. Says does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Says tries to clinch up.
Conlon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Says throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conlon's waist but Conlon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Says off to one side.
Says slips under a jab from Conlon.
Says keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conlon.
Conlon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Conlon.
Conlon throws a series of punches but Says moves out of range.
Says staying out of range there.
Conlon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Says defending well as Conlon loads up on a big left hand.
Says tries to clinch but Conlon moves out of range.
Conlon throws a lazy right hand but Says sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conlon throws a lazy body kick
and Says counters with a stiff right hand.
Conlon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Says tries to clinch but Conlon moves out of range.
Says shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conlon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Says. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conlon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conlon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Says.
Says tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Conlon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conlon throws a series of strikes that have Says backpedaling.
Says avoids the head kick by Conlon.
Says tries to close the distance and clinch but Conlon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Says is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Says fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conlon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Says.
Says shoots in for a takedown but Conlon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conlon throws an overhand right that lands on Says's shoulder, as Says tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon lands with a nice body punch.
Says moves away from the strike by Conlon.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Says. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Says defending well as Conlon loads up on a big left hand.
Conlon thows a body shot but no joy.
Says throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conlon lands an overhand right.
Conlon throws a series of punches but Says moves out of range.
Conlon throws a leg kick but Says checks it.
Conlon misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Says looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlon missing with a left hand there. Says was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conlon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Conlon. Says does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Conlon misses
and Says counters with a stiff right hand.
Conlon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conlon misses with a right hand
and Says counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conlon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Says dives in and grabs Conlon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conlon pushes down on Says's head and hops out.
Says staying out of range there.
Says slips under a jab from Conlon.
Says throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Says showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conlon.
Says tries to clinch but Conlon moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Says looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Says tries to clinch up.
Conlon throws an off balance right hand
and Says counters with a series of strikes. Conlon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conlon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Conlon. Those never looked like landing.
Conlon throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Says with that takedown attempt.
Conlon misses the shot to the body.
Conlon swats away the attempt to clinch by Says.
Says shoots in and drives through. Conlon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Says. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Says with a nice cross.
Conlon misses with a double jab.
Conlon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Says misses with a few strikes there.
Conlon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Says counters with a three punch combo that has Conlon backing up. Conlon nods at Says to acknowledge the strikes.
Conlon throws a body punch but Says moves out of range.
Conlon swats away the attempt to clinch by Says.
Says goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conlon misses with a few strikes there.
Conlon closes the distance and pushes Says back into the cage.
Conlon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Says throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conlon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Says gets control of Conlon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Says will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Says working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conlon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conlon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Says is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conlon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Says is proving hard to escape from.
Conlon wants to pass the guard but Says is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Says is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conlon defends well.
Conlon looking to sit in guard and control but Says gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Says passes into half guard.
Simon Says has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Conlon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Says missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Says showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conlon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon is the new middleweight champion!
Tommy Conlon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheick Kongo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Mars!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kongo did well to prevent Mars getting side control.
Mars working Kongo over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
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!
Mars scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kongo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mars.
Mars seems to be looking for submissions.
Mars controlling the action here.
Mars seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kongo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mick Mars!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seem Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Less has chosen Song 2 - Blur as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kabal Kill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seem Less!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kill is looking for a kimura here.
Kill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kill in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Less tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kabal Kill!
Kabal Kill is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Hodges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hodges.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Hodges.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch.
Hodges throws a right hand that misses
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hodges avoids it.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Justin Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Hodges as Silva shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hodges thows a body shot but no joy.
Hodges bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
A shot to the body from Hodges misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hodges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva tries to pull guard but Hodges won't allow it.
Hodges works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hodges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hodges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hodges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodges has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Hodges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Hodges works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Hodges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hodges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hodges tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hodges lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Hodges tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hodges working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hodges remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hodges scores with punches from side control.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hodges is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Hodges controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Hodges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hodges working the body and head with strikes.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Hodges tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Silva tries to bench press Hodges off him but Hodges keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face as Hodges controls the position.
Silva prevents Hodges from moving into mount.
Hodges looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hodges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hodges dominated that round.
That's time! Hodges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hodges connects with a body shot.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hodges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodges is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hodges connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodges pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hodges wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Hodges wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hodges prevents Silva from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hodges there.
Silva tries to roll over but Hodges keeps him under control.
Hodges scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hodges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hodges is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Hodges tries to pass.
Hodges passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodges is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is being controlled here.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hodges working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Hodges politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hodges prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hodges working the ground and pound.
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Hodges slows the pace down.
Hodges cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hodges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges staying calm.
Hodges working the ground and pound from side control.
Hodges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hodges controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Hodges is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodges in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hodges dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hodges trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Hodges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Hodges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Hodges sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodges pulls his head out easily.
Hodges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodges pulls his head out easily.
Hodges working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hodges seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Hodges wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Hodges lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hodges in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying active underneath Hodges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're going to have a standup here because Justin Hodges wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hodges lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justin Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Hodges lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hodges scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hodges throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Justin Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hodges misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hodges as he connects with a hook.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hodges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hodges controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hodges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Hodges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justin Hodges has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hodges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hodges, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hodges!
Justin Hodges retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fieldy Shnutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kimaljdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kimaljdi's choice of entrance music: Changes. 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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18
178 lbs
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24
181 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fieldy Shnutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marek Kimaljdi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shnutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimaljdi manages to avoid it.
Shnutz tries for a takedown but Kimaljdi circles away easily
and Kimaljdi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fieldy Shnutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shnutz has his takedown stuffed
and Kimaljdi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shnutz thinking.
Shnutz is breathing heavily.
Shnutz misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimaljdi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fieldy Shnutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimaljdi stays in close to Shnutz's body and controls the position.
Kimaljdi lands a couple of elbows.
Kimaljdi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kimaljdi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shnutz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kimaljdi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marek Kimaljdi!
Marek Kimaljdi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to take this time to say fuck GMMA SUPPLEMENTS. Don't buy their shit. They suck, their shit sucks, and they didn't help me at all in this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter clinches with his opponent.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banner's face.
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Fighter lands a knee to the head.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter looks gassed!
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighter prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner is trying to drag Fighter to the mat but Fighter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Fighter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
New Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter lands a knee to the head.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter after a bit of a struggle.
Banner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.
Fighter landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banner can't get the takedown.
Fighter lands a knee to the head.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner wants a takedown.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter gets underhooks to prevent Banner's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Banner can't get the takedown.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fighter after a bit of a struggle.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Fighter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter as he avoids it easily.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Banner shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fighter lands a knee to the head.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
Banner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner tries for a takedown but Fighter manages to get underhooks.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner looking for a takedown.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fighter prevents it.
Banner wants a takedown.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fighter tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
Fighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
Banner wants a takedown.
Banner tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner has Fighter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fighter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner has Fighter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fighter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter circles away.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner looking for a takedown.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Fighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banner's face.
New Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
Banner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a knee to the head.
Fighter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner looking for a takedown.
Fighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
New Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Banner.
Fighter misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
New Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Fighter!
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