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CFC 10: Scallywags vs Darko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawrence is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Lawrence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Lawrence!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson working for submissions but it's allowed Lawrence to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control here.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lawrence has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lawrence taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawrence is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lawrence dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson trying to get back to full guard but Lawrence takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lawrence avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Lawrence controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kevin Lawrence.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawrence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control the position but Lawrence says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lawrence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Lawrence is now in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson has an active guard here but Lawrence has managed to pass into half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Thompson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lawrence has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lawrence works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson regains half guard.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Kevin Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kevin Lawrence has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson wants to control but Lawrence passes easily into half guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to full guard here but Lawrence has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawrence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawrence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kevin Lawrence!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kevin Lawrence!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Kevin Lawrence!
Kevin Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man tries for a takedown but Rutecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Rutecki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutecki wants it to stay on the feet.
Rutecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutecki leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man looks to land a combination but Rutecki avoids it well.
Rutecki tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Man prevents Rutecki from standing back up.
Rutecki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Rutecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutecki defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutecki tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Rutecki wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man is looking for a triangle but Rutecki pushes his legs off easily.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutecki has picked Man up and slammed him! Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutecki manages to pass to side control!
Man is looking for a sweep.
Rutecki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Rutecki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutecki tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutecki slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Bat Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man avoids the head kick by Rutecki.
Rutecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Rutecki scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Rutecki.
Rutecki looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutecki.
Rutecki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutecki is trying to stand.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutecki is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Rutecki gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutecki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Rutecki has managed to sweep!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutecki won't allow Man to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Rutecki is proving a slippery customer.
Rutecki looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Rutecki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Rutecki as Man shoots in.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutecki closes the distance but Man moves to the side
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
Rutecki moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutecki circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutecki is looking to land body kicks.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutecki darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Rutecki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutecki tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Rutecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Rutecki.
Rutecki misses with an elbow strike.
Rutecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutecki tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man content just to control the position here.
Rutecki is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Rutecki from getting the reversal.
Man thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rutecki gets back to half guard.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rutecki sees it coming and defends easily.
Rutecki manages to get to full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutecki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rutecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Nice takedown defense from Rutecki. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Rutecki has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is working for takedown but Rutecki is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki breaks from the clinch.
Rutecki lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Rutecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rutecki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Rutecki throws a head kick that misses.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutecki swivels and escapes.
Rutecki scores with a kick to the body.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutecki as he avoids it easily.
Rutecki tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rutecki pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man is working for a kimura here but Rutecki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Man's guard.
Rutecki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutecki defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big left from Man misses.
Rutecki throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutecki tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Rutecki throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in but Rutecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutecki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bat Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Rutecki throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man fails with the takedown.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutecki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutecki was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Rutecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Rutecki!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutecki gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rutecki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man tries to bum rush Rutecki with a series of wild strikes but Rutecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutecki rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutecki prevents it.
Rutecki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is working for takedown but Rutecki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutecki lands a nice elbow.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Rutecki crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutecki obliges.
Rutecki misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutecki tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Rutecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rutecki 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dexter Rutecki!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dexter Rutecki!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dexter Rutecki!
Dexter Rutecki wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TinY Toon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riko Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TinY Toon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TinY Toon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riko Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Toon is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Toon is looking to escape.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Toon's attempts to control the position.
Toon tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Toon wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toon is in trouble now - Rodriguez has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
Toon is looking to get to half guard.
Toon is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez punching from mount but Toon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodriguez. What's that going to do exactly?
Rodriguez landing shots from mount.
Toon is looking to improve his position but Rodriguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez working Toon over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toon is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Toon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodriguez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Toon really wants to buck Rodriguez off and get back to his feet.
Toon is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toon blocking the ground and pound.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Toon to control.
Rodriguez is working for a guillotine from mount but Toon frees his head quite easily.
Toon taking shots to the head.
Toon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Toon working to try and regain half guard.
Toon is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Toon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Toon gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez wants to control but Toon is keeping him busy.
Toon gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez trying to control but Toon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Riko Rodriguez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riko Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Toon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toon's waist but Toon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Toon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Toon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez trying to control but Toon is working from the bottom.
Toon looking for a sweep. Not yet Toon, not yet.
Toon wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Toon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez pushing down on Toon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toon is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Toon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Toon's hands, connecting with Toon's forehead.
Toon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodriguez prevents Toon from improving his position.
Toon is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toon trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Toon is defending the position.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez wants to control but Toon is keeping him busy.
Toon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toon is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Toon tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Toon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toon is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Toon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriguez off and has taken his back!
Rodriguez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rodriguez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toon.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toon pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Toon has control of the leg.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Toon won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez breaks from Toon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riko Rodriguez 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! This is the final round!
Toon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Toon!
Rodriguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Toon can't escape the position.
Toon tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Toon is having none of it.
Toon is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toon bucks up and throws Rodriguez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Toon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toon tries to clinch up.
Toon lands with a cross.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Toon.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Toon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toon tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Toon scores a takedown into full mount!
Rodriguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toon unloads with some shots from mount but Rodriguez bucks and avoids them well.
Rodriguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Toon's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Toon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Toon prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Toon unloads with some shots from mount but Rodriguez bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Riko Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Toon trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Toon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toon controls the pace.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Toon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because TinY Toon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Toon misses with a two punch combination.
Toon clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Toon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toon wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
TinY Toon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Riko Rodriguez!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Riko Rodriguez!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Riko Rodriguez!
Riko Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forbes has chosen Israels Son as his entrance music. Sergio Maldonado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
209 lbs
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206 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Forbes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maldonado is not content to let Forbes control the position.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Forbes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving.
Maldonado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forbes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maldonado has a closed guard, preventing Forbes from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldonado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forbes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldonado is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving.
Forbes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maldonado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Forbes is looking to defend but Maldonado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Forbes! Maldonado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Forbes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergio Maldonado!
A determined Sergio Maldonado didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Marks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Dime's chin.
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190 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime scores with a decent looking hook.
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Dime.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dime jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Dime fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marks to the ground. Dime is now in Marks's guard.
Marks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dime defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dime controlling from the top position.
Marks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dime!
Dime is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dime has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dime is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dime is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marks punching from mount but Dime doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks controlling the pace for now.
Marks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dime because Marks loaded up on that one.
Dime wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marks.
Marks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dime is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks is looking for a triangle but Dime pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dime has his hands clasped together but Marks extends an breaks Dime's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Marks!
Carl Marks made sure to mention his sponsor, AMPLIFY in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areski Chayem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chayem's choice of entrance music: 3 6 mafia -Some bodies gonna get it. Areski Chayem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areski Chayem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotrowski fails with the takedown
and Chayem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piotrowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chayem's guard.
Chayem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piotrowski is one step ahead there.
Chayem is looking to stand up but Piotrowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Piotrowski looking to pass the guard.
Chayem wants to sweep here but Piotrowski controlling him for the moment.
Chayem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Piotrowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chayem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piotrowski's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski is looking to improve his position but Chayem isn't that keen on the idea.
Chayem breaks from Piotrowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chayem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piotrowski tries to reverse the position but Chayem maintains control.
Chayem with shots to the head and body - Piotrowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chayem lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chayem lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chayem controlling from the full mount.
Chayem landing strikes from the mount.
Chayem working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Chayem.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chayem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Piotrowski is rocked!
Chayem unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Piotrowski wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chayem celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areski Chayem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worner comes to the cage accompanied by lets go by lil john. Josh Ferguson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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128 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Worner is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Worner rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Worner.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Worner has Ferguson pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worner.
Worner stalls.
Worner throws an elbow that misses.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Worner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Worner tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Worner missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Worner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Worner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Worner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Worner.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Worner.
Worner tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worner.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Worner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Worner holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Worner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Good body shot from Worner.
Worner fails to pull guard.
Worner misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson pulls Worner into guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.
Worner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Worner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.
Worner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Austin Worner just wasn't active enough.
Worner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Worner wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worner shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Worner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Worner wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Worner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Worner. Worner maintains the clinch.
Worner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferguson's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Worner did well to prevent Ferguson getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Worner dominated that round.
That's time! Worner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Worner tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Worner is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Worner rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferguson decides to pull guard.
Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Worner defends easily.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but instead Worner has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
Worner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Worner trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Worner controlling the action here.
Worner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Austin Worner just wasn't active enough.
Worner rushes Ferguson and presses him up against the cage.
Worner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Worner is trying to stall.
Ferguson jumps guard.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Worner is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Worner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Worner tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Worner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Worner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worner.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Worner.
Ferguson gets control of Worner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Worner is having none of it.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Worner postures up.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Worner pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner passes into side control, despite Ferguson's attempt to control the position.
Worner trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Worner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Worner tries to clinch up.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Worner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worner tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Worner stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferguson. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Worner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Austin Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ferguson.
Worner moves into the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson wants to break free but Worner has control.
Worner gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Worner won't allow it.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worner missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Worner has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferguson is trying to drag Worner to the mat but Worner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson just leaning against Worner, taking a breather.
Worner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Worner fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Worner's half guard.
Ferguson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Worner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson throws a strike but Worner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Worner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Worner is proving hard to escape from.
Worner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferguson dives into side control.
Josh Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Worner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ferguson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Worner doesn't escape.
Ferguson is looking to control Worner but Worner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good control from Ferguson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Austin Worner!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Austin Worner!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Austin Worner!
Austin Worner wins by unanimous decision!
Austin Worner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'this fight is just another stepping stone towards the belt'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beard Scallywags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scallywags comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Donnie Darko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
285 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beard Scallywags!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko dances in with a quick combination. Scallywags is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Darko snaps Scallywags's head back. Scallywags stumbles backwards against the cage. Darko steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Scallywags's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Scallywags just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donnie Darko!
Donnie Darko is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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