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Death Squad 70:Orion vs Manny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Frewin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny Frewin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin tries a head kick but it misses.
Frewin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frewin.
Frewin connects with a solid leg kick.
Frewin is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frewin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frewin can pounce on him.
Frewin lands a head kick. Power smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Scott Power has been cut.
Frewin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Frewin! Power is out on his feet! Frewin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Power is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Power is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Frewin!
During a confident post fight interview, Benny Frewin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawk Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morgan wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Hamilton there.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamilton is working away from the top position though.
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton working Morgan over with strikes.
Morgan tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hamilton is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamilton trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.
Hamilton is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamilton works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
Hamilton throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamilton's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamilton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan wants to stand but Hamilton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamilton lands a decent shot there.
Morgan tries to stand but Hamilton is controlling from the bottom.
Morgan trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Morgan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Hamilton avoids it well.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamilton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamilton stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Hamilton slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamilton cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Hamilton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamilton as he jumps to the side.
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Hamilton.
Morgan has Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamilton uses from the top position.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
Hamilton trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Hamilton works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Morgan stops Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hamilton missing with punches from the bottom.
Hamilton is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Hamilton tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan 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.
Hamilton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamilton keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is looking to improve his position.
Hamilton is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Hamilton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamilton is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton lands an upkick as Morgan stands over him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Hamilton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morgan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Hamilton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamilton but Hamilton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hamilton striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamilton's guard.
Morgan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamilton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morgan postures up in Hamilton's guard and throws a big left but Hamilton blocks it.
Hamilton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Morgan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hamilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stalling against the cage.
Morgan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morgan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morgan is trying to keep Hamilton in close.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
Hamilton working some strikes from top position.
Morgan wants to stand up but Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Hamilton is having none of it.
Hamilton stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morgan controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton lands a couple of elbows.
Hamilton trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamilton defends well.
Hamilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawk Hamilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hamilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamilton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hamilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantins Gluhovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Creepin- Eric Church. 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
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantins Gluhovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Gluhovs moves out of range.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Gluhovs against the cage.
Gluhovs wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Gluhovs gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Gluhovs against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson prevents Gluhovs from breaking the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson digs a good hook to Gluhovs's body.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson lands a jab to Gluhovs's midsection.
Oooooh!!! Thompson has knocked Gluhovs down with a huge combo! Thompson steps away and waves a wobbly Gluhovs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Konstantins Gluhovs has been cut.
Brock Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gluhovs gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Gluhovs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a hook but Gluhovs blocks it.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Gluhovs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson keeps control of Gluhovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gluhovs is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gluhovs down to the mat. Gluhovs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Konstantins Gluhovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Gluhovs counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gluhovs but Gluhovs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Gluhovs moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gluhovs counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
We've been informed that Thompson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Gluhovs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson throws a hook but Gluhovs avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson clobbers Gluhovs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantins Gluhovs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gluhovs is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Gluhovs circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Gluhovs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Gluhovs in a clinch.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson tries to bum rush Gluhovs with a series of wild strikes but Gluhovs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gluhovs, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhovs moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Gluhovs counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gluhovs is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gluhovs down to the mat. Gluhovs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Gluhovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Gluhovs in a clinch.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gluhovs on the side of the head.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Gluhovs avoids nicely.
Konstantins Gluhovs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Gluhovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gluhovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson pushes Gluhovs up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantins Gluhovs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Gluhovs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhovs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhovs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gluhovs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Gluhovs dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Gluhovs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Gluhovs in a clinch.
Gluhovs breaks the clinch.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Gluhovs breaks from the clinch.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson works over Gluhovs's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhovs tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Gluhovs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gluhovs counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gluhovs slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Konstantins Gluhovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Gluhovs.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs moves out of range of the body kick.
Gluhovs avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gluhovs prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Gluhovs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhovs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Konstantins Gluhovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Thompson.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Gluhovs avoids nicely.
Konstantins Gluhovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Gluhovs moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Thompson!
A less than humble Brock Thompson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes into the arena with Farewell of Slavyanka blaring out of the sound system. Pray has chosen Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leningrada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pray somewhat.
Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Pray looking for a takedown.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pray.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Leningrada is pressed up against the cage. Pray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leningrada down to the mat. Leningrada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lay Pray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pray fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Leningrada.
Good standup being displayed there by Leningrada as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leningrada cracks Pray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Leningrada.
Pray tries to score with a low kick but Leningrada moves his leg out of the way.
Pray slips under a jab.
Pray misses with a takedown attempt
and Leningrada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pray looks winded!
Leningrada lands a nice looking body shot.
Pray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leningrada lands a leg kick that knocks Pray off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leningrada throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leningrada.
Some wild striking there from Leningrada.
Leningrada clinches up with Pray and pushes him back against the cage.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada pushes Pray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Pray's head.
Leningrada cracks Pray with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leningrada is working Pray over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leningrada.
Still in the clinch, Leningrada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Leningrada on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada misses with a knee to the head.
Leningrada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pray goes for a takedown attempt but Leningrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leningrada connects with a looping right hand.
Leningrada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leningrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leningrada!
Leningrada closes the distance and clinches.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Pray blocks it.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leningrada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pray.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pray backwards.
Pray takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pray is rocked!
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pray is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Nice body punch from Leningrada - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pray backwards.
A short body shot lands from Leningrada as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pray with a big uppercut! Pray tries to clinch up but Leningrada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pray to the mat! Pray covers up and Leningrada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blokada Leningrada!
A very excited looking Blokada Leningrada rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Knapson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by "Still Unbroken" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Knapson has chosen Till i collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tomasz Knapson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Knapson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapson clinches with his opponent.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Knapson wants the takedown. Patterson is fighting it off but Knapson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Patterson's guard against the cage.
Knapson trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knapson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knapson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patterson clinches up against the cage.
Patterson'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.
Knapson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patterson has picked Knapson up - he's going for a ride! Patterson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Knapson actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patterson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knapson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Patterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Patterson!
A determined Russell Patterson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Prolight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prolight's entrance music is 2pac-Tupac No More Pain. A fine choice. Beast is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MEAT. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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296 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, Jason Prolight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast leaves Prolight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prolight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prolight somewhat.
Beast misses with the combination.
Beast is looking to clinch.
Beast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Prolight moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
Prolight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prolight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prolight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prolight drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Prolight seems to have locked his on tight now - Beast screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Prolight, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Prolight!
After winning the bout, Jason Prolight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikiya Sonoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Jyllendael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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239 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
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272 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rikiya Sonoda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyllendael dives in and grabs Sonoda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonoda pushes down on Jyllendael's head and hops out.
Jyllendael clinches up against the cage.
Sonoda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jyllendael breaks from the clinch.
Sonoda stuffs the takedown.
Sonoda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonoda managing to block the knees to the body from Jyllendael.
Sonoda with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
A knee to the head by Jyllendael.
Jyllendael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonoda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jyllendael.
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!
Jyllendael fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jyllendael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonoda.
Sonoda moves into range and clinches up with Jyllendael.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Sonoda.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Sonoda.
A hook to the body from Jyllendael.
Sonoda lands a good knee to the midsection. Jyllendael won't want to take too many of those.
Jyllendael is breathing heavily.
Jyllendael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sonoda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jyllendael in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonoda with a knee to the head.
Sonoda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sonoda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonoda with a knee to the head.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jyllendael avoids it.
Sonoda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jyllendael blocks it with crossed arms.
Sonoda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sonoda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but Sonoda holds him up against the cage and eventually Jyllendael drops back down to his feet.
Sonoda lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyllendael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sonoda lands a nice elbow.
Sonoda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Sonoda.
Jyllendael misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonoda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jyllendael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sonoda lands a damaging elbow.
Jake Jyllendael's cut is getting worse.
Jyllendael dodges an elbow strike from Sonoda.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the head but Jyllendael blocks with his arms.
Sonoda missing with knees to the body.
Sonoda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sonoda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jyllendael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jyllendael has been working on his balance at 11th Planet Fitness ($300/wk), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sonoda.
Sonoda looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
Jyllendael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sonoda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Jyllendael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonoda avoids it.
Jyllendael is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sonoda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael takes an elbow to the temple.
Sonoda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sonoda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the head but Jyllendael blocks with his arms.
Jyllendael wants to take the fight to the mat but Sonoda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sonoda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jyllendael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sonoda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Jyllendael misses with a punch to the body.
Sonoda misses with a knee strike.
Sonoda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jake Jyllendael's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jyllendael takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonoda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jyllendael avoids it.
Sonoda lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Jake Jyllendael's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sonoda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Sonoda scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonoda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jyllendael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sonoda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sonoda lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Jyllendael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rikiya Sonoda!
Rikiya Sonoda took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bringin' the pain Thanks to Team Goroshi - Blacksmith Gym - Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Franco!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrahimovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibrahimovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Ibrahimovic lands the left hand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ibrahimovic. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Franco.
Franco looks for a takedown but Ibrahimovic sprawls well.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Ibrahimovic lands with a kick to the temple. Franco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Chris Franco has been cut.
Ibrahimovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibrahimovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ibrahimovic breaks the clinch.
Chris Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibrahimovic sprawls well. Ibrahimovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahimovic gets caught napping as Franco dives in and scores a takedown. Ibrahimovic manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Franco postures up in Ibrahimovic's guard and throws a big left but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Ibrahimovic is keeping the position.
Franco postures up in Ibrahimovic's guard and throws a big left but Ibrahimovic blocks it.
Ibrahimovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibrahimovic tries to get out of the position.
Franco stays in close to Ibrahimovic's body and controls the position.
Ibrahimovic wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Ibrahimovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Franco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Franco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ibrahimovic tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ibrahimovic wants to get back to his feet.
Franco tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahimovic defends it.
Franco content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco stalling.
Franco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco misses with a head shot. Ibrahimovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibrahimovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franco controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Franco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ibrahimovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ibrahimovic!
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Whack! Ibrahimovic lands a heavy head kick that drops Franco. The ref tackles Ibrahimovic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Franco was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
Our winner, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Toriero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Lopez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
300 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Toriero!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Toriero tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Lopez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lopez content to control rather than advance.
Lopez lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Toriero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toriero is not content to let Lopez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriero won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez trying to control the action but Toriero is working from the bottom.
Toriero manages to get to full guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Toriero keeps moving.
Toriero has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to move into half guard but instead Toriero has managed to sweep!
Toriero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lopez 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.
Toriero is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Federico Toriero has been cut.
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!
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez lands a heavy elbow.
Toriero is bucking up trying to escape but Lopez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Toriero is rocked!
Toriero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lopez.
Lopez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriero tries to reverse the position but Lopez maintains control.
A big strike lands for Lopez! That's really hurt Toriero and he's turned his back - Lopez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lopez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Lopez!
Post fight, an emotional Tony Lopez said 'First I want to thank Federico for fighting me, I hope the best for him. Now a message to all Death Squad 265+ lbs fighters. Lopez is gonna get that belt !'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orion Tenga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Longoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longoria comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bang your head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Orion Tenga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orion Tenga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Longoria!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longoria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tenga was covering up waiting for the punch and Longoria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tenga wants to sweep but no luck.
Tenga trying to keep a closed guard but Longoria is proving a slippery customer.
Longoria scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longoria tries to free his leg and advance position but Tenga is retaining full guard.
Tenga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longoria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at team razors mma fight club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Longoria drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tenga dives on top into guard.
Tenga is looking to pass into half guard but Longoria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Longoria is in guard.
Longoria scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Longoria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenga is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longoria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Longoria works over Tenga with some ground and pound from guard.
Longoria stopping the sweep attempt from Tenga.
Longoria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tenga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longoria throws a big right hand that misses.
Longoria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longoria passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tenga taking a bit of punishment here - Longoria scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longoria working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longoria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Tenga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longoria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longoria scoring with punches from side control.
Longoria is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tenga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Longoria gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tenga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Longoria lets go of the hold and Tenga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manny Longoria!
A very excited looking Manny Longoria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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