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CWFC 4:Contenders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goku Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goku Son 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goku Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Donahue!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donahue misses the shot to the body.
Donahue connects with a jab.
Son shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donahue swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Son counters with a single leg into guard. Donahue didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Son drops back looking for a leg! Donahue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donahue manages to kick Son off! Son jumps back into Donahue's guard.
Donahue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donahue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Son defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Son drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donahue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Son has Donahue in his guard.
Donahue scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donahue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Son's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Son is working an open guard so Donahue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donahue with a jab.
Son tries for a takedown but Donahue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Donahue tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donahue 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 Goku Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donahue misses with an uppercut.
Donahue throws a lazy right hand but Son sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donahue misses the shot to the body.
Donahue throws a combination. Son tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Son changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donahue tries to avoid it but Son manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donahue to the ground. Donahue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donahue connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donahue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Son somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donahue enables Son to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donahue manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donahue wants to stand up but Son is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donahue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son drops back looking for a leg! Donahue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donahue manages to kick Son off! Son jumps back into Donahue's guard.
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donahue is keeping the position for now.
Son is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Son pushes down on Donahue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Son 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. Donahue tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goku Son!
An out of breath Goku Son thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killa Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Mckenzie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killa Vegeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegeta has a takedown stuffed.
Vegeta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mckenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegeta rushes Mckenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegeta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vegeta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegeta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegeta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vegeta prevents Mckenzie from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vegeta in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie tries to get to full guard but Vegeta has control of the leg.
Mckenzie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mckenzie gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta is sitting in close to Mckenzie's body. Mckenzie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vegeta is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vegeta is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mckenzie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cody Mckenzie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Clarksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jacobs (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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Clarksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarksdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combo that has Clarksdale backing up. Clarksdale nods at Jacobs to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Clarksdale.
Clarksdale wants to clinch.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clarksdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clarksdale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clarksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarksdale is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Clarksdale darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Jacobs lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Jacobs controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs stays in close to Clarksdale's body and controls the position.
Jacobs trying to control but Clarksdale is working from the bottom.
Jacobs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clarksdale pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Clarksdale keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Jacobs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarksdale circles away.
Isaac Clarksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jacobs.
Clarksdale pushes Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarksdale has clasped his hands together around Jacobs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jacobs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarksdale wants to control for a moment but Jacobs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clarksdale is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Clarksdale is controlling well.
Clarksdale 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.
Clarksdale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarksdale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarksdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clarksdale throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarksdale connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Jacobs is looking to control Clarksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Clarksdale keeps him under control.
Clarksdale wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Clarksdale has control of the leg.
Clarksdale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarksdale lands with a punch from half guard.
Clarksdale trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaac Clarksdale will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarksdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Clarksdale shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarksdale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarksdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Clarksdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clarksdale trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Clarksdale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clarksdale wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksdale trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Clarksdale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clarksdale throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Clarksdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
Clarksdale slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Clarksdale from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarksdale throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarksdale wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clarksdale holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs pulls Clarksdale in to control the position.
Clarksdale stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarksdale trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Jacobs.
Clarksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarksdale off to one side.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Clarksdale tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clarksdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isaac Clarksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jacobs.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clarksdale wants to clinch.
Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Clarksdale's guard.
Clarksdale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarksdale keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Clarksdale dominated that second round.
That's time! Clarksdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clarksdale closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarksdale instigates a clinch.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Clarksdale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Clarksdale sprawls well.
Clarksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clarksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Clarksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarksdale wants to clinch.
Clarksdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarksdale somewhat.
Clarksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarksdale gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarksdale.
Jacobs pushes Clarksdale off and gets back to his feet.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Isaac Clarksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jacobs.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarksdale takes the fight into the clinch.
Clarksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarksdale looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clarksdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clarksdale has his hands on Jacobs's head, controlling the position.
Clarksdale wants to improve his position but instead Jacobs has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the pace.
Clarksdale won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Jacobs stalling away here and it's allowed Clarksdale to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacobs wants to get up but he can't break Clarksdale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clarksdale keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Mark Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stays in close to Clarksdale's body and controls the position.
Clarksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarksdale is keeping the position for now.
Clarksdale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacobs defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Jacobs.
Well Clarksdale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Clarksdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Princess Buttercup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Princess Buttercup has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Princess Buttercup!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Buttercup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buttercup moves into the clinch.
Masters pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buttercup wants to stand and escape but instead Masters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Buttercup wants to get back to his feet but Masters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Buttercup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Buttercup has eaten all the pies!
Buttercup wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Masters manages to pass to side control.
Masters stands up from half guard.
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters won't allow Buttercup to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttercup is looking to stand back up but Masters counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Buttercup.
Masters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Buttercup is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Masters!
A relieved looking Joe Masters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Young Link!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Link manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Link but Link pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Link which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Link throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Link is looking for a takedown.
Rizzo fails to pull guard.
Link prevents a takedown attempt there.
Link gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Link tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Link is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rizzo.
Link tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Link gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Link is trying to keep an underhook but Rizzo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Link is positioning himself well to prevent Rizzo advancing to mount.
Link tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg.
Link wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Rizzo is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Link is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking for submissions but instead, Link has regained full guard.
Link has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rizzo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown but Link shows good takedown defense.
Link shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rizzo pinned against the cage. Rizzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Link fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Link tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Link. No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Link drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rizzo has a closed guard, preventing Link from standing up.
Link preventing the sweep.
Link drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rizzo dives on top into guard.
Link wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying to work for a kimura but Link is defending well.
Link wants to get back to full guard.
Link is trying to maintain the position but Rizzo is very close to passing his half guard.
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!
Link avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Link wants to clinch up but Rizzo keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Link as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Rizzo dives in and grabs Link's left leg, looking for a takedown. Link pushes down on Rizzo's head and hops out.
Link scores with a head kick. Rizzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rizzo throws a sloppy head kick and Link moves out of range easily.
Link is looking to clinch.
Link instigates a clinch.
Link drags the fight down to the ground.
Link wants to stand up but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo throws a strike but Link rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Link trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Link sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Link trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Link would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rizzo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Link pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
Link is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Link must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Link trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Young Link.
Link will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Link swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Link.
Link shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzo but Rizzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Link sprawls well. Link wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Link sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizzo somewhat.
Link defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Link shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rizzo as he avoids it easily.
Rizzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Link.
Link keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Young Link seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Link shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Link gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Link paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo has a takedown stuffed.
Link shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Link manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rizzo to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Link has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rizzo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rizzo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo tries to hold on but Link pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Link with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Link showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Link fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Link manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo drives through and clinches with Link against the cage.
Link turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Link politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Link prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rizzo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position.
Link is working for a kimura but Rizzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rizzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Link trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young Link has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Link tries to pass.
Rizzo has an active guard here but Link has managed to pass into half guard.
Link decides to return to a standing position.
Link lands a nice hook to Rizzo's body. Rizzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Link sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Link fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rizzo to the ground. Link is now in Rizzo's guard.
Link with a nice head shot there.
Link trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo is looking for a triangle but Link pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Link trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Link trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Link stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Link trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Link from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Young Link wasn't active enough on the ground.
Link is looking to clinch.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rizzo duly obliges.
Tony Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Link keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Link counters with a big head kick but Rizzo shrugs it off.
Tony Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Link is defended easily by Rizzo.
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Link sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Link moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Link gets the underhooks and prevents 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.
Rizzo manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Young Link.
Well Link 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Link!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chance Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Spurghoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by cult of personality. Eagle Spurghoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eagle Spurghoff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Spurghoff.
Spurghoff throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spurghoff.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spurghoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Spurghoff circles away easily
and Spurghoff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Spurghoff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds wants a takedown.
Spurghoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Spurghoff trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Spurghoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spurghoff trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spurghoff manages to get to full guard.
Spurghoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Spurghoff keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Spurghoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spurghoff controlling Reynolds's posture.
Spurghoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spurghoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is in close to Spurghoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spurghoff looking to control.
Spurghoff keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Reynolds stands up out of the half guard.
Reynolds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spurghoff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spurghoff has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reynolds to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spurghoff is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reynolds pulls down on the head and he's put Spurghoff to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chance Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claude Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunez. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Nunez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Gomez takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nunez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nunez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nunez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nunez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nunez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Nunez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunez.
Claude Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunez counters with a left to the body.
Nunez throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Nunez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunez.
Nunez digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez tries to bum rush Nunez with a series of wild strikes but Nunez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunez shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Nunez lands a jab to the nose.
Nunez looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nunez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Nunez keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Nunez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Nice shot lands for Nunez.
Nunez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Claude Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez tries to clinch but Nunez is having none of it.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez stalks Nunez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunez's face. Nunez staggers backwards, shaken.
Nunez dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Nunez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunez moves out of range as Gomez throws a body kick.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Nunez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunez.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a body punch but Nunez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Nunez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Nunez.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Nunez is avoiding it.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Nunez circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nunez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nunez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Nunez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez leaves Nunez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomez looks to clinch
and Nunez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Gomez.
A combination from Nunez does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez drives through and clinches with Nunez against the cage.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Nunez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez tries to circle away but Nunez has him pinned against the cage.
Nunez is trying to break free.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Nunez won't allow it.
Gomez has Nunez pressed against the cage, preventing Nunez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunez wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunez working hard to break the clinch.
Nunez is trying to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling him.
Nunez working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Claude Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nunez backs up against the cage.
Gomez throws a combination. Nunez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nunez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gomez - that will leave a mark!
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Nunez counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Nunez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunez shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Nunez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nunez is defended easily by Gomez.
Gomez clinches up with Nunez and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunez prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez jabs at Gomez's body.
Nunez slips under a jab.
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nunez throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Nunez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunez. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez works over Nunez's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Nunez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude Gomez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billiam Cooleridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooleridge comes to the cage accompanied by MC Pee Pants - "I Want Candy". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
235 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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, Billiam Cooleridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoran Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooleridge dives in and grabs Horvat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horvat pushes down on Cooleridge's head and hops out.
Cooleridge dives in and grabs Horvat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horvat pushes down on Cooleridge's head and hops out.
Horvat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cooleridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horvat clinches up with Cooleridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooleridge looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billiam Cooleridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horvat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooleridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cooleridge is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Horvat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvat landing knees to the head.
It looks like Billiam Cooleridge has been cut.
Horvat working Cooleridge over with knees to the body.
Horvat lands a big knee to the head and Cooleridge goes down! Horvat pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Horvat!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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