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Tradition VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uptown Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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252 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uptown Money!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Uptown Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Money is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington tries to stand and escape but Money is controlling the position.
Washington prevents Money from standing back up.
Washington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington not doing much here.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington jumps guard.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Money passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money passes to side control.
Washington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Money wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Money.
Washington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Money is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Washington'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.
Money jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Money pushes Washington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Money stuffs the takedown.
Washington rushes Money and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a knee to the head.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Money misses with an elbow strike.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage.
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Washington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Money.
Money cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Money is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcus Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Money feints a jab promting Washington to slip. Money then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington wants to stand but Money has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washington prevents Money from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
Money won't allow Washington to pass to mount.
Money manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Washington closes the distance and pushes Money back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Money.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Money tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Money tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Money drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money throws an elbow that misses.
Money jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Money up against the cage.
Money takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Uptown Money has been cut.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Darcus Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Money tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Money tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Money tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Money's guard.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Money is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington won't allow Money to get back to his feet.
Darcus Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Money lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Money looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo bu Money just gets out of the way.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Money back into the cage.
Money tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Money jumps guard but Washington stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcus Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uptown Money's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Money.
Money tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Money looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Money to the mat! Money manages to get full guard.
Washington stays in close to Money's body and controls the position.
Washington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Money keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uptown Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Money swinging wildly here.
Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Money throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Money is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Money is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Washington wants to control the pace but Money is squirming around nicely.
Money is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Washington controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Money really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Washington controlling the pace for now.
Washington tries to control but Money wriggling away.
Money is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uptown Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington blocks Money's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darcus Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darcus Washington!
An intense looking Darcus Washington took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '(Darcus slaps the ring announcer viciously) My pimp hand is STRONG, Bitches!!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nervous Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Down comes to the cage accompanied by puppy. Joe Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nervous Down!
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, Joe Washington!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Down moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington lands with a nice combination. Down backs away looking to recover.
Down throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Down throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Down moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Down with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Down looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Washington.
Washington scores with a decent looking hook.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Down on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Down looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Joe Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a series of punches but Down moves out of range.
Down misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
Down walks into a left hand.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Down thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Down throws out the jab.
Washington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington moves away from the strike by Down.
The fighters circling - Down throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Down has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Down is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washington.
Down takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Washington catches Down right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Washington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Down is rocked!
Down backs away from a small jab... but Washington lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Down crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Washington with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Washington!
The defeated Nervous Down had this to say: 'Im gonna commit suicide'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultra Superb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultra Superb!
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, Glenn Beck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superb lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Superb as Beck shoots in.
Superb connects with a jab.
Beck throws a body kick that misses.
Superb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Superb connects with a right hand. Beck shakes it off.
Beck has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Superb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Superb has closed the distance and engaged Beck in a clinch.
Beck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Superb is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
A shot in the inside from Superb.
Beck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck scores with a hook to the body.
Beck throws a head punch that misses.
Beck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Superb.
Beck is rocked!
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beck is still on wobbly legs! Can Superb finish him?
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Beck.
Beck seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Superb.
Beck wants to get back to striking at distance but Superb won't allow it.
Superb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Beck to his knees! Superb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultra Superb!
Post fight, Ultra Superb stared into the camera and said 'I'd like to thank Rachel Maddow for helping me train for this fight. She helped me see Glenn Beck for the hysterical, useless sissy that he showed you here in the cage tonight. Thanks Rachel! And tell Chris I love his show!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Eduardo Demaestri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cholo Van Gaal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri misses with a body shot.
Demaestri has a takedown stuffed.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Demaestri misses with a takedown attempt - Van Gaal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws out a powerful jab.
Van Gaal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely.
Demaestri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Gaal counters with a series of strikes. Demaestri will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demaestri shoots and misses
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demaestri misses with a body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demaestri misses with a head kick.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away easily
and Van Gaal counters with a one-two to the body.
Demaestri misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Demaestri is rocked!
Demaestri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal dances in with a quick combination. Demaestri is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Van Gaal snaps Demaestri's head back. Demaestri stumbles backwards against the cage. Van Gaal steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Demaestri's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Demaestri just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Moon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Moon!
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, Matt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon with a poor takedown
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
Morris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morris working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris in side control, throwing shots but Moon defends.
Morris throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Moon is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moon tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
Morris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moon's legs.
Morris misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moon regains half guard, as Morris was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morris.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Morris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Moon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morris.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moon scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moon with a body shot.
Moon shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Moon persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon shoots in but no luck this time.
Morris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moon.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Morris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moon tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
Morris throws an elbow but Moon slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moon some visible discomfort.
Morris tries to advance to mount but Moon denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Morris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moon misses with a takedown
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Moon didn't expect that.
Morris works over Moon with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris is looking for a triangle but Moon pushes his legs off easily.
Moon wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Moon wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Moon off! Moon jumps back into Morris's guard.
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Matt Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon postures up in Morris's guard and throws a big left but Morris blocks it.
Moon advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moon is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom.
Moon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morris wants to get back to full guard but Moon has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands a couple of good shots and Morris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Morris covers up after that shot from Moon.
Morris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moon's guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Morris throws a series of strikes that have Moon backpedaling.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moon avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Moon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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!
Morris thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris not allowing Moon to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris has managed to slip his arm under Moon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Moon is tapping out! Submission win for Morris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Morris!
Matt Morris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Echsner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
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, Jacob Echsner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Echsner - just one landing.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Echsner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoshida has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Echsner is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Yoshida yanks on the arm and Echsner is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Yoshida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryo Yoshida!
Our winner, Ryo Yoshida, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hardy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy clobbers Perez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Perez's head back.
Perez walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy scores with a jab.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.
Perez looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy lands a big uppercut and Perez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perez looks OK. Hardy waves Perez back to his feet!
Perez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! Hardy connects with the perfect overhand right and Perez falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Hardy!
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