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HWP79: Larusso vs Sapp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aaron Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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274 lbs
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225 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
It looks like Pentti Grecosaurus has been cut.
Grecosaurus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grecosaurus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Grecosaurus prevents Smith from standing back up.
Grecosaurus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grecosaurus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grecosaurus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grecosaurus uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Grecosaurus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grecosaurus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecosaurus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Grecosaurus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Grecosaurus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mma fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mma fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for fighter!
fighter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if fighter tries to get out of the position.
fighter manages to get to full guard.
fighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lao's guard.
fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao has a closed guard, preventing fighter from standing up.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
fighter sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from fighter.
Lao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but fighter has him pressed against the cage.
fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao wants to break free but fighter has control.
fighter stalling the fight.
fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Lao controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fighter stalling in the clinch.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but fighter blocks with his arms.
fighter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
fighter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
fighter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
fighter trying to land knees to the body.
fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from fighter as the two fighters clinch.
fighter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lao's face.
It looks like Chico Lao has been cut.
Lao throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fighter manages to break the clinch.
Lao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says fighter as he avoids it easily.
Lao avoids the head kick by fighter.
fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. fighter defends it nicely.
fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt.
mma fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao lands with a nice combination. fighter backs away looking to recover.
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 mma fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chico Lao's cut.
That's time! fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lao scores a takedown into full mount!
Lao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao blocks a head kick by fighter.
fighter misses with a head kick.
Lao gets the takedown into side control.
Lao tries to stand but fighter is controlling his head.
Lao decides to stand up, so the ref orders fighter to his feet.
Lao scores a takedown into full mount!
Lao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lao is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao shoots in but fighter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has fighter pinned against the cage. fighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
fighter misses with a head kick.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Lao tries to clinch but fighter moves out of range.
Lao avoids the head kick by fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from fighter. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
mma fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lao.
fighter missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lao showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like Lao is going to stand back up.
fighter is looking to improve his position.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fighter is looking to control Lao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can fighter avoid being mounted?
fighter wants to get back to full guard.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
fighter is trying to maintain the position but Lao is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
mma fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
fighter misses with a head kick.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from fighter.
mma fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao lands a jab-cross combination.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lao tries to stand but his hand is stuck under fighter.
Lao decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
fighter misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chico Lao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
fighter cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Lao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. fighter tries to avoid it but Lao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag fighter to the ground. fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lao avoids the head kick by fighter.
fighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Lao. Lao gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
mma fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lao.
fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
fighter throws a head kick that misses.
mma fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
fighter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fighter throws a combination that misses
and Lao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
fighter wants to control but Lao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lao tries to stand and escape but fighter is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fighter manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
fighter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lao tries to stand but fighter is controlling from the bottom.
fighter pulls Lao in close to his closed guard and prevents Lao from doing any damage or advancing position.
fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lao manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lao keeping moving, preventing fighter from controlling successfully.
Lao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lao wants to stand but fighter is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fighter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lao stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lao avoids the head kick by fighter.
Lao wants to clinch.
fighter keeps Lao at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from fighter.
fighter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lao.
fighter misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lao works over fighter's head and body with a nice combination.
fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has fighter pinned against the cage. fighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
fighter misses with a double jab
and Lao counters with a nice double leg into side control. fighter won't be happy with that.
Lao stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
fighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fighter throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chico Lao.
I think Lao 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chico Lao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soulfly - Brasil. Juliano Junior looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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216 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Fauatea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauatea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Juliano Junior has been cut.
Fauatea throws a nice head kick!
Fauatea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fauatea throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Fauatea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Fauatea . No joy for Junior on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea motions for Junior to come forward. Fauatea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fauatea lands a nice looking body kick.
Junior looks gassed!
Fauatea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fauatea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea misses with a body kick.
Fauatea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea scores with a kick to the body.
Fauatea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Junior is out of range and Fauatea settles back down.
Fauatea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fauatea .
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fauatea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Junior's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Junior moves away from the strike by Fauatea .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice jab there from Fauatea .
That has opened up Juliano Junior's cut even more.
Fauatea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Fauatea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fauatea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fauatea thuds his shin into the meat of Junior's side.
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Junior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fauatea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Fauatea .
Good work by Junior as he checks the leg kick.
Fauatea misses with a kick to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Fauatea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fauatea wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Fauatea lands but Junior takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominic Fauatea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Junior.
Nice takedown defense from Fauatea . No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Fauatea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea misses with a low kick.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fauatea sprawls well. Fauatea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominic Fauatea is winning the standup battle so far.
Fauatea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Junior might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fauatea has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Junior checks a leg kick.
Fauatea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Dominic Fauatea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fauatea throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Junior's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Fauatea .
Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fauatea works Junior's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Fauatea .
Juliano Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fauatea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Fauatea shows good takedown defense.
Fauatea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fauatea .
Fauatea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick
and Fauatea counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
Fauatea connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Fauatea misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fauatea misses.
Junior blocks a head kick by Fauatea .
Junior blocks a head kick by Fauatea .
Junior checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fauatea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fauatea throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fauatea is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Junior.
Fauatea misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Fauatea counters with a big head kick but Junior shrugs it off.
Fauatea throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fauatea counters with a nice body kick.
Dominic Fauatea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Junior.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Fauatea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fauatea 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Fauatea !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Ryan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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277 lbs
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243 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lao really is a fat lump.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ryan obliges.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao.
Ryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lao is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jair Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jair Lao has been cut.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lao.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lao blocks a head kick by Ryan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Lao circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan lands a left and a right that send Lao crashing to the mat, dazed. Ryan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Taylor Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan tries to bum rush Lao with a series of wild strikes but Lao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Taylor Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Ryan swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Lao tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Lao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lao's head, knocking him out cold! Ryan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mui Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hare has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mui Thai's chin.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mui Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hare!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hare shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thai.
Thai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hare looks gassed!
Thai moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hare goes down! Can Thai finish him!?
It looks like Jimmy Hare has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Hare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai postures up in Hare's guard and throws a big left but Hare blocks it.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Hare is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is looking to work some ground and pound but Hare has wrist control.
Thai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hare is trying to control the position but Thai postures up.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Hare is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hare circles away quickly and effectively.
Hare stuffs the takedown.
Hare with a poor takedown
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mui Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hare.
Thai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands with a punch from half guard.
Thai wants to take a breather but Hare is having none of it.
Hare manages to get to full guard.
Thai is looking to work some ground and pound but Hare has wrist control.
Thai advances position into side control!
Hare takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thai grinds an elbow into Hare's temple.
Thai scoring with punches and elbows.
Thai scoring with punches and elbows.
Thai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hare to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hare is trying to improve his position.
Thai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thai is putting a hurting on Hare here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hare on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hare is trying to improve his position.
Hare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thai lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai working the ground and pound from side control.
Thai landing a few strikes.
Hare is looking for a sweep.
Thai lands a nice forearm strike.
Thai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thai connects with a decent elbow.
Hare can't do much from the bottom here.
Thai scores with punches from side control.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thai cracks Hare with a big elbow.
Hare struggling a bit here.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hare on the ground.
Thai scores with punches from side control.
Thai looks up at the clock and then as Hare takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hare is trying to control Thai's posture but Thai avoids it.
Hare is looking for a sweep.
Hare on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hare on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thai is putting a hurting on Hare here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thai landing strikes.
Thai lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai lands a few punches from side control.
Hare tries to control but Thai manages to take his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hare looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hare is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mui Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Hare's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai scores with a jab to the body.
Thai moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thai.
Hare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thai has Hare pushed against the cage.
Thai lands a nice shot to the body.
Thai just leaning against Hare, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai lands with a short shot to the head.
Thai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thai.
A short right from Thai on the inside.
Thai has Hare pushed against the cage.
Thai lands a nice uppercut.
Thai stalling against the cage.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hare can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hare.
Thai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hares head.
Thai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hare is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Hare takes a shot to the head.
Thai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Thai.
Thai is pushing Hare up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thai has clasped his hands together around Hare's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thai is working Hare over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hare is looking for a sweep.
Hare throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hare wants to control but Thai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thai is putting a hurting on Hare here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hare tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thai trying to control the position but Hare is working away.
Thai cracks Hare with a big right hand but Hare just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hare is looking for a sweep.
Hare takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hare is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thai has control of an arm but Hare manages to advance to Thai's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hare.
Thai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thai trying to control but Hare postures up.
Hare wants to pass to mount but Thai is defending the position.
Hare is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Hare has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai missing with punches from the bottom.
Thai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mui Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare tries to free his leg and advance position but Thai is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hare blocks a head kick by Thai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mui Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Hare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hare moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Hare tries to clinch but Thai moves away
and Thai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thai bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hare! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hare is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hare is still in real trouble! Can Thai finish him?
Thai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hare seems to have recovered his senses.
Hare keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Hare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thai defends well.
Hare wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thai manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thai clobbers Hare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hare but Hare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of Hare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hare walks into a jab.
Thai tests Hare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimmy Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Hare clinches but Thai breaks the clinch
and Thai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thai darts in and clinches Hare up against the cage.
Hare tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai lands a hook that snaps the head of Hare backwards.
Hare being controlled against the cage.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Thai as the two fighters clinch.
Thai lands a right hand.
Hare fails to pull guard.
Hare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Thai as the two fighters clinch.
Hare jumps guard but Thai stands there with Hare around his waist. Hare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mui Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hare.
Thai is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Thai to work.
Hare jumps guard but Thai stands there with Hare around his waist. Hare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Hare in his tracks for a moment.
Thai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thai drops an elbow to the side of Hare's head.
Thai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thai lands a nice short elbow.
Thai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hare is looking to improve his position.
Jimmy Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hare with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thai decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Thai does it's job there.
Hare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hare napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hare is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thai off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai is covering up but some of the strikes from Hare are getting through and doing damage.
Thai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hare's guard. Nice work there by Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hare is looking to sinch up a triangle. Thai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hare's body to avoid the submission. Hare has instead reached around Thai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hare arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Hare!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earth Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupe Valtyn (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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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earth Quake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lupe Valtyn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Quake.
Valtyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valtyn.
Quake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valtyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valtyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valtyn lands with a nice body punch.
Quake ducks under a wild hook from Valtyn.
Quake misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Valtyn does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quake throws a hook but Valtyn avoids it easily.
Valtyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valtyn lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valtyn misses its intended target.
A combination from Valtyn does no damage.
Valtyn slips under a jab from Quake.
Valtyn looks to land a combination but Quake avoids it well.
Quake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valtyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quake.
Quake slips a straight right by Valtyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtyn moves away from the strike by Quake.
Quake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valtyn avoids it.
Quake has Valtyn pressed against the cage, preventing Valtyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valtyn is defending well for now.
Quake controlling the action here for a moment.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake prevents Valtyn from breaking the clinch.
Quake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Quake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Lupe Valtyn has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quake prevents Valtyn from breaking the clinch.
Quake has Valtyn pressed against the cage, preventing Valtyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valtyn avoiding damage as Quake throws knees to the body.
Valtyn is trying to break free.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valtyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake lands a knee to the head.
Quake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtyn's efforts to push away.
Valtyn working hard to break the clinch.
Quake tries a knee to the head but Valtyn blocks it.
Valtyn blocking some punches.
Quake connects with a knee to the head.
Quake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtyn's efforts to push away.
Valtyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Quake has double underhooks.
Valtyn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quake tries to stall but Valtyn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valtyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valtyn is trying to break the clinch but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Valtyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valtyn backwards.
Quake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtyn's efforts to push away.
Valtyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake stalling in the clinch.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valtyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Valtyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quake has Valtyn pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Valtyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valtyn tries to circle away but Quake has him pinned against the cage.
Quake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quake effectively controlling the action here.
Valtyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Quake won't allow it.
Quake tries a knee to the head but Valtyn blocks it.
Quake lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valtyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake stalling.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but Valtyn blocks with his arms.
Valtyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valtyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valtyn takes a shot to the head.
Valtyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quake stalls.
Valtyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quake prevents Valtyn from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valtyn.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake has Valtyn pressed against the cage, preventing Valtyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valtyn blocks a body shot from Quake.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 Earth Quake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lupe Valtyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valtyn clobbers Quake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valtyn throws out the jab.
A left lands for Quake.
Quake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valtyn thuds a left hand into Quake's body.
Quake looks to throw the jab but Valtyn is out of range.
Quake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valtyn lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Earth Quake has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quake rushes Valtyn and presses him up against the cage.
Quake avoiding damage.
Valtyn avoiding damage as Quake throws knees to the body.
Valtyn avoiding damage as Quake throws knees to the body.
Quake avoiding damage.
Valtyn has had enough of the clinch but Quake keeps him there for the moment.
Valtyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Quake fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valtyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Valtyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valtyn tries to break free but Quake pushes him back against the cage.
Quake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valtyn.
Quake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valtyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quake looking to throw knees to the head but Valtyn is blocking nicely.
Quake tries to land knees in the clinch but Valtyn avoids the damage to the body.
Quake lands a nice elbow.
Valtyn is trying to force a seperation but Quake has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valtyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valtyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valtyn tries to break the clinch but Quake is controlling the position.
Quake struggles to land a body shot inside as Valtyn controls his hands.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valtyn tries to break the clinch but Quake is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valtyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quake stalling the fight.
Valtyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Quake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Quake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valtyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valtyn is trying to break the clinch but Quake is controlling him.
Quake has Valtyn pressed against the cage, preventing Valtyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valtyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valtyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valtyn tries to pull guard but Quake holds him up against the cage and eventually Valtyn drops back down to his feet.
Quake slowing the pace effectively.
Valtyn wants to break free but Quake has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quake slows down the pace here.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quake keeps control of Valtyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valtyn working hard to break the clinch.
Quake throws a punch but it's blocked by Valtyn.
A hook to the body from Quake.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valtyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Quake slows down the pace here.
Valtyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valtyn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quake.
Valtyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quake lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valtyn is trying to break free.
Valtyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valtyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Quake has double underhooks.
Valtyn tries for a takedown but Quake manages to get underhooks.
Earth Quake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lupe Valtyn.
Valtyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Valtyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valtyn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valtyn is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quake.
Quake slowing the pace effectively.
Quake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtyn's efforts to push away.
Quake slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earth Quake dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Quake misses.
Valtyn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Quake slips a straight right by Valtyn.
Quake walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Valtyn - just one landing.
Valtyn lands a right hook to the body.
Quake moves out of range of the strikes.
Valtyn misses with a hook. Quake ducked under it nicely.
Valtyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quake throws out the jab.
Valtyn scores with a jab.
Valtyn missing with a left hand there. Quake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valtyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valtyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quake momentarily.
Valtyn misses with an uppercut. Quake saw that one coming.
Valtyn with a hook.
Valtyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Valtyn.
Valtyn looks to land a left hand but Quake moved out of range nicely.
Valtyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valtyn connects with a looping right hand.
Valtyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valtyn stalks Quake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quake's face. Quake staggers backwards, shaken.
Quake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valtyn checks it well.
Lupe Valtyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valtyn tries to bum rush Quake with a series of wild strikes but Quake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valtyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quake circles away quickly and effectively.
Valtyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Valtyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quake.
Quake is looking to clinch.
Quake ducks right into an uppercut from Valtyn.
Valtyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valtyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valtyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Quake misses the target.
Quake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupe Valtyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quake moves into range and clinches up with Valtyn.
Valtyn wants to break free but Quake has control.
Valtyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valtyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valtyn is trying to break the clinch but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Quake is trying to stall.
Valtyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quake lands a knee to the body.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valtyn manages to break the clinch.
Quake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valtyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valtyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quake tries a head kick but it misses.
Valtyn thuds a left hand into Quake's body.
Valtyn lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtyn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valtyn connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valtyn, as that shot connected.
Quake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valtyn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valtyn throws a right hand that Quake ducks under and follows up with a left that Quake also avoids with ease.
Quake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quake just misses with a punch to the body.
Valtyn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valtyn scores with a jab. Quake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valtyn lands a jab.
Quake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valtyn, as that shot connected.
Quake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valtyn connects with a nice looking jab.
Quake needs to keep his hands up - Valtyn had a free shot at his head there.
Valtyn works over Quake's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valtyn connects with a right hand. Quake shakes it off.
Quake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Quake throws a shot from downtown. Valtyn moves away and avoids it.
Quake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valtyn lands an overhand right.
Valtyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Valtyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Earth Quake's cut is getting worse.
Valtyn lands an overhand right.
Quake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valtyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Earth Quake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valtyn lands a two punch combo.
Valtyn staying out of range there.
Quake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Earth Quake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Valtyn.
Valtyn drops Quake with a beautiful combination! Quake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valtyn is looking for the KO!
Quake is rocked!
Valtyn misses with a straight left.
Valtyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lupe Valtyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earth Quake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Jacobs!
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, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cornelius Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Jacobs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Cornelius Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Jacobs connects with a jab.
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Bob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Bob working Jacobs over with strikes.
Jacobs gets full guard.
Bob lands a couple of elbows.
Bob cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Bob defends easily.
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
Bob landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Jacobs is rocked!
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Oh Jacobs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bob has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Bob lands a couple of digs.
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob pushing down on Jacobs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Cornelius Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bob winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs gets back to full guard.
Bob postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Bob in close.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Bob has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jacobs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob looking to finish Jacobs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jacobs!
Jacobs wants to control but Bob is having none of it.
Bob is landing with some decent strikes but Jacobs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Bob dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jacobs! Bob sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jacobs and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike iupati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Finnigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike iupati's chin.
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220 lbs
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230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike iupati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Finnigan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnigan takes one to the chin there.
iupati lands with a cross.
A jab from Finnigan misses.
Finnigan throws a nice looking combination but iupati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnigan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noel Finnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnigan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
iupati throws a body punch but Finnigan moves out of range.
Finnigan misses with a looping left.
iupati throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from iupati misses.
Finnigan cracks a nice hook into iupati's ribs.
iupati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnigan's sensitive parts.
iupati takes a shot right to the bread basket.
iupati works the jab nicely.
iupati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnigan.
Finnigan misses with a body punch
and iupati counters with a two punch combo.
iupati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnigan looks gassed!
Finnigan misses with a jab to the body
and iupati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
iupati digs a good hook to Finnigan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finnigan is rocked!
iupati shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finnigan is still in real trouble! Can iupati finish him?
iupati working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
iupati makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finnigan seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
iupati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
iupati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
iupati throwing strikes from guard but Finnigan blocks nicely.
Finnigan pushes iupati off and scrambles back to his feet.
Finnigan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan misses with a two punch combination.
Finnigan misses with a combination
and iupati counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
iupati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finnigan as he jumps to the side.
Finnigan throws a lazy right hand but iupati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnigan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
iupati doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
iupati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnigan scores with a nice head shot.
iupati throws a right hand that Finnigan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnigan also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from iupati misses the target.
Finnigan misses with a double jab
and iupati counters with a nice uppercut.
iupati drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noel Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from iupati.
iupati misses with a hook.
iupati wants to land a leg kick but Finnigan is out of range.
Finnigan lands a big uppercut and iupati crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but iupati looks OK. Finnigan waves iupati back to his feet!
iupati is rocked!
Finnigan tries to bum rush iupati with a series of wild strikes but iupati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh iupati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnigan misses with a looping right.
Finnigan missing with a left hand there. iupati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnigan fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks iupati square on the jaw! Damn, iupati is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noel Finnigan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Squanch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Home again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Squanch's choice of entrance music: Animal. Sam Squanch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Coleman's chin.
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27
243 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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272 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Squanch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Squanch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Squanch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squanch tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Squanch struggling a bit here.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Squanch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Squanch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Squanch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Squanch wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Squanch is looking to get back to full guard here but Coleman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Squanch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Squanch really wants to buck Coleman off and get back to his feet.
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Squanch hang on?
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman lands a big elbow.
Squanch is rocked!
It looks like Sam Squanch has been cut.
Coleman softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Squanch is out cold! Coleman jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OneRound Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp has chosen bab sapp sucks after 10 seconds! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Daniel LaRusso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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166 cm
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289 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OneRound Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sapp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sapp trying to control the pace.
LaRusso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sapp wants to pass the guard but LaRusso is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OneRound Sapp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaRusso digs a good body shot into Sapp's ribs.
A left lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
LaRusso's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LaRusso duly obliges.
It looks like OneRound Sapp has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRusso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LaRusso connects with a nice cross there... Sapp is looking wobbly and LaRusso recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sapp to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - LaRusso jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel LaRusso!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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