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TFC 3: Stompdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Xavior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Holmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Xavior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavior takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Xavior shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xavior tries for a takedown but Holmes circles away easily
and Holmes counters with a low kick, right behind Xavior 's knee.
Xavior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xavior off to one side.
Alex Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Xavior.
Xavior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavior.
Brock Xavior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavior throws a body kick that misses
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holmes has hold of one of Xavior's legs. Xavior is fighting the takedown attempt but Holmes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xavior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control but Xavior is working from the bottom.
Xavior has his hands on Holmes's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xavior has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
Xavior has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes wants to stand but Xavior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Xavior keeps moving.
Xavior is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Holmes.
Xavior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Xavior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Holmes cracks the inside of Xavior's front leg.
Xavior fails to land the takedown.
Xavior closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavior prevents it.
Holmes taking a breather.
Xavior takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xavior.
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 Alex Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xavior looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Xavior moves into the clinch.
Xavior takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes has Xavior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xavior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xavior can't fight it off and eventually Holmes manages to take the fight to the floor. Xavior looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xavior is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brock Xavior was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Holmes forces Xavior back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavior tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Xavior in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Xavior prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xavior is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavior's face.
Xavior is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavior's defenses.
Xavior is trying to break free.
Xavior is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holmes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xavior to the mat. Xavior regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xavior wants to stand but Holmes is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xavior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Xavior keeps moving.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Holmes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xavior misses with a body kick.
Xavior misses with a combination
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavior takes an elbow to the temple.
Xavior tries a knee to the head but Holmes blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes keeps control of Xavior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Holmes 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xavior shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xavior throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holmes counters with an inside leg kick.
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmes slowing the pace effectively.
Holmes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Holmes tries to score a body lock takedown but Xavior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Xavior or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes which made him look bad.
Holmes looks to land a combination. Xavior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xavior.
Xavior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Alex Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Xavior.
Xavior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Xavior with that takedown attempt.
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xavior takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Xavior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Nice elbow from Holmes.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Xavior shrugs off.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Xavior in his tracks for a moment.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Xavior shoots in for a double leg but Holmes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holmes leaves Xavior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xavior has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavior is trying to pull guard but Holmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Holmes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
Xavior is rocked!
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Xavior is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holmes manages to end up in side control.
Holmes staying calm.
Holmes wants to control but Xavior is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Xavior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xavior seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex Holmes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
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!
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alex Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes trying to control but Xavior is working from the bottom.
Holmes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xavior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Holmes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Contofalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Pettis (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marek Contofalsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contofalsky rushes Pettis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis is trying to push Contofalsky away but Contofalsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Contofalsky misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Contofalsky.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Contofalsky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Contofalsky throws an elbow that misses.
Pettis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contofalsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Contofalsky.
Contofalsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contofalsky throws an elbow but misses.
Pettis manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looking for a triangle here. Contofalsky is fighting it but it looks tight! Pettis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Contofalsky is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Pettis!
A less than humble Jake Pettis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dana White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hagler.
Hagler misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Hagler.
Hagler misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hagler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hagler throws a head kick that half lands.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Hagler tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Hagler blocks a head kick by White.
Hagler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler moves away from the strike by White.
Hagler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hagler is rocked!
White circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hagler tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! White wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dana White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterrey throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterrey shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a shoot takedown. Sterrey fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sterrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Sterrey keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
Snow advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow working away.
Snow tries for a kimura but Sterrey is defending well.
Snow is trying to get an arm triangle but Sterrey is defending well.
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!
Snow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sterrey, who protects the arm well.
Sterrey sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is working for a kimura but Sterrey is defending it quite comfortably.
Sterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Snow.
Sterrey is looking to improve his position.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sterrey gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
Sterrey controlling Snow's posture.
Snow pushes down on Sterrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterrey wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey gets back to full guard.
Sterrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sterrey prevents Snow from getting the reversal.
Sterrey working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Sterrey has a good base and remains in mount.
Sterrey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Snow looks a forlorn figure.
Sterrey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterrey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Sterrey.
Sterrey lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterrey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sterrey with a couple of short strikes.
Sterrey lands a big shot to the head and Snow winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dominic Sterrey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levis Khaiseb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levis Khaiseb told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levis Khaiseb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Khaiseb tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Murray.
Nice shot by Murray.
It looks like Levis Khaiseb has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Khaiseb blocks the leg kick.
Khaiseb tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Whack! Murray lands a heavy head kick that drops Khaiseb. The ref tackles Murray to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Khaiseb was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lee Murray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Evance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Lluca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evance comes to the cage accompanied by Renegades of Funk. Josh Evance could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valentin Lluca's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Evance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentin Lluca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evance misses with a takedown attempt
and Lluca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evance wants to clinch but Lluca slips to the side
and Lluca counters with a single leg into guard. Evance didn't expect that.
Evance working a defensive guard here.
Lluca trying to control but Evance is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lluca controlling from the top position.
Lluca trying to control the position from guard on top but Evance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lluca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lluca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evance wants to sweep but no luck.
Lluca works over Evance with some ground and pound from guard.
Lluca won't allow Evance to sweep him here.
Lluca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evance looking for a sweep. Not yet Evance, not yet.
Evance is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lluca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lluca preventing the sweep.
Lluca trying to control the position from guard on top but Evance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evance is adopting a defensive guard.
Lluca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Evance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valentin Lluca.
Evance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evance tries to clinch
and Lluca counters with a takedown into side control.
Evance regains half guard, as Lluca was trying to land strikes.
Lluca throwing shots but Evance is blocking nicely.
Evance trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lluca manages to pass to mount!
Lluca unloads with some shots from mount but Evance bucks and avoids them well.
Evance avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lluca.
Evance is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lluca avoids the attempt from Evance to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evance keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evance wants to control but Lluca is having none of it.
Lluca looking to ground and pound but Evance is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lluca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evance because Lluca loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lluca looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evance can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Lluca dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lluca lands a glancing blow to the side of Evance's head.
Evance fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lluca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evance is pressing down on Lluca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evance keeping moving, preventing Lluca from controlling successfully.
Evance manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evance throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evance throwing strikes but Lluca uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evance trying to control the pace.
Evance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lluca defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lluca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Evance throwing shots but Lluca is blocking nicely.
Evance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lluca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evance.
Lluca is staying active underneath Evance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lluca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lluca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evance.
Lluca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evance.
Evance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lluca is refusing to be controlled, as Evance sits in half guard.
Evance not doing much here.
Lluca is refusing to be controlled, as Evance sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Josh Evance has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lluca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lluca tries to avoid it but Evance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lluca to the ground. Lluca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Evance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evance.
Evance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Evance closes the distance but Lluca moves to the side
and Lluca counters with a takedown into side control.
Evance is not content to let Lluca control the position.
Lluca in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lluca tries to advance to mount but Evance denies him.
Evance is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lluca's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lluca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evance keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lluca is taking a breather. Evance says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Lluca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evance has a takedown stuffed.
Lluca is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evance's half guard.
Lluca stalling away here and it's allowed Evance to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lluca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lluca trying to control but Evance is working from the bottom.
Evance is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lluca tries to roll over but Evance keeps him under control.
Evance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evance is controlling the pace.
Evance working over Lluca with some ground and pound. Lluca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lluca is trying to get back to full guard.
Lluca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evance is stalling here. Lluca is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Evance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lluca has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Evance avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lluca.
Lluca wants to control for a moment but Evance uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Evance gets back to full guard.
Evance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lluca manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evance throws a strike but Lluca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lluca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valentin Lluca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evance keeping moving, preventing Lluca from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josh Evance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Lluca has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lluca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lluca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Evance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lluca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lluca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Lluca.
Well Lluca has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Lluca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Ives!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins scores with a hook.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ives waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins slips under a jab from Ives.
Ives misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Ives misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ives swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Ives misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Ives misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives swinging wildly here.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ives.
A shot to the body from Ives misses
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Ives missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ives.
Ives throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Russell Ives has been cut.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ives's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russell Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a right hand that Ives ducks under and follows up with a left that Ives also avoids with ease.
Ives lands a nice looking body shot.
Ives throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ives misses with a right hand
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Ives tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ives swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ives throws a right hand that misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ives misses the shot to the body.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ives tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ives to the ground. Ives escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ives throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ives misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Ives backing up. Ives nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ives. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ives looks winded!
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Ives throws a lazy uppercut
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ives doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives throws an off balance right hand
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ives is rocked!
Russell Ives seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ives falls backwards - clearly groggy! Collins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Collins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Abel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula's entrance music is Native Drums from the South Pacific. A fine choice. 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Abel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula connects with a crisp jab.
Kuhula swinging wildly here.
Kuhula displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Cain Abel has been cut.
Kuhula scores with a jab to the head.
Kuhula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Kuhula misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuhula throws a looping overhand right but Abel ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kuhula. Those never looked like landing.
Abel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuhula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Abel and sends Kuhula crashing to the mat! Abel follows him down to the mat - Kuhula regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuhula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuhula has his feet on Abel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Abel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Cain Abel's cut even more.
Abel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuhula defending well as Abel loads up on a big left hand.
Cain Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Abel misses.
A punch combination from Abel misses.
Kuhula lands with a nice combination. Abel backs away looking to recover.
Kuhula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Abel.
Kuhula with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula tries to bum rush Abel with a series of wild strikes but Abel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuhula circles away quickly and effectively.
Abel walks into a stiff left hand from Kuhula.
Kuhula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abel misses with a straight right.
Kuhula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Abel does no damage.
Abel scores with a leg kick.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is getting worse.
Abel looks winded!
Kuhula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abel.
Kuhula's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuhula duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Kuhula.
The cut above Cain Abel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Kuhula.
A jab from Abel misses.
Kuhula scores with a jab.
Kuhula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuhula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonothan Kuhula's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abel misses with a low kick as Kuhula jumps back.
Kuhula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cain Abel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuhula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Abel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula gave a mention to Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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