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SFC62: Gamburyan VS McDanver! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joerome Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Joerome Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhrimao misses with a wild combination.
Kuhrimao closes the distance and clinches.
Kuhrimao is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Kuhrimao breaks from the clinch.
Kuhrimao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuhrimao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuhrimao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhrimao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuhrimao fails with a takedown attempt.
Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Kuhrimao letting Strong take a breather here.
Kuhrimao pulls Strong into guard.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuhrimao sneaks back into half guard.
Strong slows the pace down in half guard.
Strong trying to control the action but Kuhrimao is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is stalling here. Kuhrimao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuhrimao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuhrimao.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuhrimao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Strong's guard.
Kuhrimao advances to half guard.
Kuhrimao seems to be looking for submissions.
Strong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao wanted to stand there but Strong had control of the position.
Kuhrimao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuhrimao wants to get up but he can't break Strong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuhrimao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuhrimao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhrimao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuhrimao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joerome Strong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strong tries to clinch up.
Kuhrimao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhrimao closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuhrimao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joerome Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuhrimao misses with a double jab
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Kuhrimao shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but Kuhrimao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuhrimao misses with the body kick
and Strong counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kuhrimao! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Strong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joerome Strong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. 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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145 lbs
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143 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams is rocked!
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Williams.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Williams looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Williams out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paper Scratcher. On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Stubb has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Stubb seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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203 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb shoots and misses
and Pitney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stubb managing to block the knees to the body from Pitney.
Stubb jumps into guard, dragging Pitney to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitney lands a couple of elbows.
Stubb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stubb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pitney defends it easily.
Pitney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stubb is proving hard to escape from.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
Pitney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitney wants to control from the top but Stubb keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pitney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitney tries to free his leg and advance position but Stubb is retaining full guard.
Stubb wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitney wants to control from the top but Stubb keeps moving.
Pitney looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Pitney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stubb keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pitney counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stubb!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitney get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stubb, pushing him back against the cage.
Stubb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pitney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pitney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pitney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stubb throws a lazy head kick
and Pitney counters with a leg kick.
Pitney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Stubb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stubb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitney lands a head kick. Stubb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stubb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stubb is defended easily by Pitney.
Stubb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pitney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stubb is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney drives through and clinches with Stubb against the cage.
Pitney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pitney lands a nice elbow.
Stubb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pitney landing knees to the head.
Pitney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pitney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitney rushes Stubb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitney connects with a knee to the head.
Pitney trying to land knees to the body.
Pitney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stubb enables Pitney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stubb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pitney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Pitney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitney tries to free his leg and advance position but Stubb is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pitney drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pitney as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stubb screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pitney! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eddie Pitney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauski Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gaggenwanker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaggenwanker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Man Comes Around. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauski Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Gaggenwanker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture has Gaggenwanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
Gaggenwanker is trying to break free.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaggenwanker drags the fight down to the ground.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaggenwanker controls Couture momentarily but Couture frees himself.
Gaggenwanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Gaggenwanker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaggenwanker working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaggenwanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Gaggenwanker blocks nicely.
Gaggenwanker working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Couture postures up.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couture postures up in Gaggenwanker's guard and throws a big left but Gaggenwanker blocks it.
Gaggenwanker looking to control.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaggenwanker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaggenwanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaggenwanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaggenwanker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaggenwanker looking to control.
Gaggenwanker is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
Couture postures up.
Gaggenwanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Couture.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Gaggenwanker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up in Gaggenwanker's guard and throws a big left but Gaggenwanker blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gaggenwanker trying to control the position.
Gaggenwanker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaggenwanker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaggenwanker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture postures up in Gaggenwanker's guard and throws a big left but Gaggenwanker blocks it.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaggenwanker has wrist control.
Gaggenwanker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaggenwanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Gaggenwanker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaggenwanker looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Gaggenwanker blocks nicely.
Gaggenwanker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaggenwanker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaggenwanker tries to strike from the bottom.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Gaggenwanker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaggenwanker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Rauski Couture will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaggenwanker is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Gaggenwanker tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Gaggenwanker wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Gaggenwanker is trying to stall.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaggenwanker.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Gaggenwanker.
Couture is pressed up against the cage. Gaggenwanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couture down to the mat. Couture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaggenwanker blocks an uppercut.
Gaggenwanker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaggenwanker.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaggenwankers head.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
Gaggenwanker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gaggenwanker is breathing heavily.
Couture tries to roll over but Gaggenwanker keeps him under control.
Greg Gaggenwanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture won't allow Gaggenwanker to pass to mount.
Couture moves into full guard.
Gaggenwanker won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Gaggenwanker is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaggenwanker is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Gaggenwanker won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Gaggenwanker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.
Gaggenwanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gaggenwanker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaggenwanker wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaggenwanker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaggenwanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaggenwanker won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Gaggenwanker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gaggenwanker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaggenwanker off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Gaggenwanker as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Couture!
Couture punches the canvas rather than the man.
Couture missing with punches from the back.
Couture doesn't have the hooks in and Gaggenwanker manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Couture throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gaggenwanker because Couture loaded up on that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaggenwanker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Couture.
Couture misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gaggenwanker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaggenwanker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Couture tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Couture working Gaggenwanker over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaggenwanker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gaggenwanker tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control.
Couture throwing strikes here but Gaggenwanker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Couture throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauski Couture dominated that second 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. 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.
Gaggenwanker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture pushes Gaggenwanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Gaggenwanker.
Gaggenwanker is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Gaggenwanker into the cage.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaggenwanker tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaggenwanker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaggenwanker backwards.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Gaggenwanker wants to stall.
Gaggenwanker misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaggenwanker tries to circle away but Couture has him pinned against the cage.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Gaggenwanker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaggenwankers head.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Couture as Gaggenwanker tries to tie him up.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaggenwanker backwards.
Gaggenwanker fails to pull guard.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Rauski Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaggenwanker blocks an uppercut.
Gaggenwanker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Gaggenwanker tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaggenwanker drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Gaggenwanker blocks an uppercut.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaggenwankers head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Gaggenwanker is rocked!
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaggenwanker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gaggenwanker.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Couture.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Gaggenwanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaggenwanker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Gaggenwanker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaggenwanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Gaggenwanker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaggenwanker blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaggenwanker backwards.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaggenwanker blocking some punches.
Gaggenwanker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaggenwanker is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaggenwanker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greg Gaggenwanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture dips a shoulder and cracks Gaggenwanker with a mighty uppercut! Gaggenwanker falls back against the cage and Couture unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gaggenwanker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Couture screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauski Couture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tj Desantis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil scores a takedown into full mount!
Desantis tries to hold on but Evil pushes him away.
The referee warns Desantis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Tj Desantis has been cut.
Desantis working to try and regain half guard.
Evil lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Desantis is rocked!
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!
Evil softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Desantis is out cold! Evil jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauron Evil!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDanver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan's entrance music is Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. A fine choice. Manvel Gamburyan 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory McDanver!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDanver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDanver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDanver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamburyan, pushing him back against the cage.
McDanver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDanver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamburyan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDanver doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gamburyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gamburyan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Manvel Gamburyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gamburyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDanver.
Gamburyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDanver on the side of the head.
Gamburyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver stuffs the takedown.
McDanver wants to clinch.
Gamburyan leaves McDanver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDanver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manvel Gamburyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory McDanver.
Gamburyan stuns McDanver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDanver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamburyan looking to score a takedown here. McDanver is defending well but Gamburyan drives through and ends up in McDanver's guard.
Gamburyan controlling from the top position.
Gamburyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamburyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gamburyan won't allow McDanver to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamburyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gamburyan landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDanver keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
McDanver wants to sweep here but Gamburyan controlling him for the moment.
Gamburyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but McDanver keeps moving.
Manvel Gamburyan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
McDanver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamburyan defends it nicely.
Gamburyan misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamburyan.
McDanver fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDanver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDanver tries to clinch but Gamburyan is having none of it.
Gamburyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDanver.
Gamburyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDanver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDanver shoots in and drives through. Gamburyan sprawls well.
Gamburyan dives in and grabs McDanver's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDanver pushes down on Gamburyan's head and hops out.
McDanver tries to sprawl but Gamburyan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.
McDanver actively working from the bottom here.
McDanver is looking to improve his position.
McDanver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamburyan pulls his head out easily.
McDanver misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gamburyan controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDanver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan content just to control the position here.
McDanver is desperately trying to improve his position but Gamburyan has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDanver is squirming around, avoiding Gamburyan's attempts to control the action.
Gamburyan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDanver is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manvel Gamburyan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDanver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamburyan gets tackled into the cage by McDanver. McDanver maintains the clinch.
McDanver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gamburyan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan trying to control the action but McDanver is working from the bottom.
Gamburyan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gamburyan is trying to work for a kimura but McDanver is defending well.
Gamburyan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDanver is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDanver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gamburyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gamburyan's back!
McDanver lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gamburyan.
McDanver is not going to allow Gamburyan to sit and survive in this position.
McDanver missing with strikes from the back.
Gamburyan trying to control the action but McDanver just sinks the hooks in.
Gamburyan breaks McDanver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McDanver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gamburyan's guard.
McDanver is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamburyan has wrist control.
McDanver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gamburyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDanver throws a big elbow that misses.
McDanver looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDanver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manvel Gamburyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamburyan is trying to control the position but McDanver postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDanver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gamburyan is trying to control the position but McDanver postures up.
Gamburyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDanver defends well.
Gamburyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDanver wants to pass the guard but Gamburyan is keeping the position.
McDanver is pushing down on Gamburyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gamburyan is fighting to maintain full guard but McDanver has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDanver tries to pass to full mount but Gamburyan defends it.
Gamburyan is holding on to half guard well.
Gamburyan looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDanver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gamburyan defends it well.
Gamburyan is looking for a sweep. McDanver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamburyan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDanver postures up in Gamburyan's guard and throws a big left but Gamburyan blocks it.
Gamburyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDanver preventing the sweep.
McDanver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDanver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDanver throws a big right hand that misses.
McDanver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDanver is sitting in close to Gamburyan's body. Gamburyan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McDanver is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McDanver is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gamburyan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manvel Gamburyan!
Manvel Gamburyan very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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