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PFC 2: Lorenzo vs Joe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales gets tackled into the cage by StPierre. StPierre maintains the clinch.
StPierre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gonzales drops down looking for an ankle pick but StPierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
StPierre moves into the clinch.
Gonzales wants a takedown.
Jon StPierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Gonzales.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
StPierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
StPierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzales.
Gonzales turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzales manages to end up in side control.
StPierre wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
StPierre tries to bench press Gonzales off him but Gonzales keeps the position.
StPierre wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by StPierre, who protects the arm well.
StPierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Gonzales working away.
StPierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre regains half guard.
StPierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
StPierre is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
StPierre pushes Gonzales off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales gets tackled into the cage by StPierre. StPierre maintains the clinch.
StPierre pulls guard.
Gonzales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and StPierre dives on top into guard.
StPierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
StPierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
StPierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzales looks winded!
StPierre wants to stand but Gonzales has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
StPierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
StPierre tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gonzales is not content to let StPierre control the position.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
StPierre is looking for a kimura here.
StPierre is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for StPierre to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to get back to full guard.
StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
StPierre is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for StPierre to get the leverage.
Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
StPierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzales is looking to control StPierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzales avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
StPierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by StPierre.
Gonzales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
StPierre clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
StPierre pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but StPierre keeps moving.
Gonzales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control StPierre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon StPierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
StPierre has managed to clinch.
StPierre gets underhooks to prevent Gonzales's takedown attempt.
Gonzales tightens his grip and picks StPierre up, before dumping him to the ground. StPierre manages to land in guard.
StPierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
StPierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
StPierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StPierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzales should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gonzales is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! StPierre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonzales, into his guard.
Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. StPierre is aware though and is defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gonzales has eaten all the pies!
Gonzales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzales is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but StPierre frees his head nicely. Oh but Gonzales has switched to an armbar! StPierre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raul Gonzales!
Raul Gonzales decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Motson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun McTared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTared has chosen Llama song as his entrance music. Shaun McTared is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Motson!
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, Shaun McTared!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTared misses with a jab, cross combination.
Motson tries to counter by clinching up but McTared breaks away and moves out of range.
McTared misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McTared lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like John Motson has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McTared tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Motson defends well and McTared ends up having to push Motson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Motson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motson misses with a body shot
and McTared moves into the clinch.
Motson misses with a body punch.
McTared's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Motson swings wildly with an uppercut but McTared uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motson lands a left hand.
Motson pushes McTared back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTared ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McTared no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Motson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Motson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTared on the ground.
Motson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTared pulls Motson in close to his closed guard and prevents Motson from doing any damage or advancing position.
McTared looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McTared manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Motson tries a body shot but McTared blocks it.
Motson working aggressively here.
Motson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Motson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTared's elbow.
Motson stops a takedown attempt from McTared.
John Motson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun McTared.
Motson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motson.
McTared is trying to pull guard but Motson has him pressed against the cage.
Motson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTareds head.
McTared jumps guard but Motson stands there with McTared around his waist. McTared gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Motson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTared is trying to pull guard but Motson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Motson scores with a shoulder strike.
McTared pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Motson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Motson lands with an overhand left.
Motson lands a jab.
McTared tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Motson defends well and McTared ends up having to push Motson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McTared looks winded!
Motson connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTared shoots in but no luck this time.
McTared shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Motson sprawls well. Motson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McTared gets slowly back to his feet.
Motson scores with a hook to the body. McTared takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Motson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Motson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Motson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Motson tries to clinch up.
McTared swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTared throws a jab but it's blocked by Motson.
Motson clinches.
McTared breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Motson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTared can do to turn this around?
Motson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTared paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTared shoots in for a double leg but Motson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McTared tries to score a power double leg takedown but Motson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McTared somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTared shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motson but Motson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Motson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun McTared.
McTared walks into a straight right hand from Motson.
McTared misses with a head kick.
Motson cracks McTared with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Motson blocks a head kick by McTared.
McTared is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaun McTared is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Motson lands a slapping body shot.
McTared tries to close the distance and clinch but Motson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McTared takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTared will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Motson clinches up against the cage.
McTared looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Motson is pressed up against the cage. McTared has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Motson down to the mat. Motson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Motson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motson cracks McTared with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John Motson is winning the standup battle so far.
Motson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTared in his tracks.
Motson lands an overhand right.
Jab by Motson.
Motson moves into the clinch.
Motson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McTared or not.
Motson misses with a punch to the body.
McTared is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Motson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McTared wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTared is trying to break the clinch but Motson has him pressed against the cage.
McTared is trying to break the clinch but Motson has him pressed against the cage.
Motson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John Motson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Motson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McTared.
Motson throws a head punch that misses.
McTared drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Motson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McTared blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motson controlling the action here for a moment.
Motson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Motson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Motson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Motson throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Motson as McTared shoots in.
McTared tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Motson swivels and escapes.
McTared swings for the body but Motson moves out of range.
McTared looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motson is fending him off so far but McTared persists. Nope, Motson circles away and we're back to standing.
John Motson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun McTared.
Motson scores with the left hand. McTared knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for McTared, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTared takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTared gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Motson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motson lands a body punch.
Motson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTared.
Motson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Motson.
A short left from Motson.
Motson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTareds head.
Motson misses with a body punch.
Motson presses McTared against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Motson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Motson.
Motson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Motson.
McTared blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motson throws a head punch that misses.
Motson misses with a punch on the inside.
Motson struggles to land a body shot inside as McTared controls his hands.
Motson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTared backwards.
Motson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTared tries to pull guard but Motson won't allow it.
McTared is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Motson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Motson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motson is working McTared over against the cage.
Motson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTared backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motson swings wildly with an uppercut but McTared uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Motson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Motson.
Motson misses with the head strike.
McTared blocking some punches.
John Motson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motson is stalling here.
McTared breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Motson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTared shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Motson wants to clinch.
Shaun McTared has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Motson lands with a cross.
Motson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Motson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Motson, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Motson!
In defeat, Shaun McTared stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Wait till next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Eash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Ringwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Eash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Ringwald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ronald Ringwald has been cut.
Ringwald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ringwald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eash ducks right into an uppercut from Ringwald.
Eash scores with a jab. Ringwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ringwald fails to pull guard.
Eash jumps guard.
Ringwald preventing the sweep.
Eash wants to stand and escape but Ringwald is having none of it.
Ringwald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ringwald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eash is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ringwald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ringwald stalls.
Eash gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ringwald regains guard.
Eash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ringwald keeping full guard, as Eash tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringwald has a closed guard, preventing Eash from standing up.
Ringwald is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Eash frees his head nicely. Oh but Ringwald has switched to an armbar! Eash is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronald Ringwald!
Ronald Ringwald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor McCane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Taroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor McCane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Taroni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCane ducks right into an uppercut from Taroni.
Taroni punishes McCane's body with a nice straight punch.
Taroni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taroni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCane on the side of the head.
McCane takes a swing at Taroni's ribcage but misses.
Taroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taroni scores with a head kick. McCane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Henry Taroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCane closes the distance and clinches.
McCane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
McCane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taroni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taroni throws a head kick but McCane moves out of range.
McCane takes one to the side of the head.
McCane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taroni jabs McCane right on the nose. McCane blinks but takes it well.
Taroni lands a head kick. McCane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taroni slips a jab and a cross from McCane.
Taroni throws a counter combo.
Taroni lands with a kick to the temple. McCane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taroni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taroni lands a head kick!
Henry Taroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taroni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taroni tries a head kick but it misses.
McCane is looking to counter punch.
Taroni lands a nice shot that snaps McCane's head back.
McCane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taroni finds it's way round the side to connect with McCane's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taroni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taroni scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCane clinches with his opponent.
McCane has picked Taroni up - he's going for a ride! McCane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Taroni tries to roll over but McCane keeps him under control.
McCane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taroni's head.
McCane wants to free his trapped foot but Taroni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taroni is looking to improve his position.
Taroni wants to control but McCane is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taroni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCane working over Taroni with some ground and pound. Taroni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taroni blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCane.
Taroni wants to control but McCane is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taroni wants to get back to his feet.
Taroni is defending against the submission attempts here by McCane.
McCane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taroni actively working from the bottom here.
McCane is looking for a kimura here.
McCane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taroni on the ground.
Taroni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCane pulls his head out easily.
Taroni wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taroni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taroni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCane connects with a couple of short punches.
McCane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taroni is keeping the position for now.
McCane working some strikes from top position.
McCane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Taroni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taroni throws a head kick that half lands.
McCane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCane feints and as Taroni raises his hands in defense, McCane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCane working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Victor McCane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McCane is looking to work some ground and pound but Taroni has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taroni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taroni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCane works over Taroni with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCane landing some decent shots from guard.
Taroni keeping full guard, as McCane tries to pass.
Taroni looking for a guillotine here but McCane defends easily.
Taroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCane defends well.
McCane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCane scoring with some ground and pound.
McCane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taroni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taroni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taroni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCane manages to get himself to full guard.
McCane keeping moving, preventing Taroni from controlling successfully.
McCane can't keep his opponent in guard - Taroni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCane wants to get back to his feet.
Taroni 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. McCane tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taroni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Taroni!
After the fight, Henry Taroni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mace Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cubert Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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27
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mace Windu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cubert Rua !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua looks to throw the jab but Windu is out of range.
Rua cracks Windu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cubert Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Windu blocks a jab.
Windu tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Windu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Windu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Windu throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Windu.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Windu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Windu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Windu throws a body kick that misses.
Rua lands with a hook. Windu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Windu's ribs.
Windu throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Windu tries a head kick but it misses.
Windu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Windu circles away quickly and effectively.
Windu looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Windu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Windu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windu throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Windu slips a jab and a cross from Rua .
Windu throwing a counter right hand but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Windu is breathing heavily.
Rua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Windu slips a jab and a cross from Rua .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua cracks Windu with an open hand slap.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Windu moved out of range.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Windu ducks under a wild hook from Rua .
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Windu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Windu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rua digs a good hook to Windu's body.
A shot to the liver by Rua . Beautiful body shot.
Rua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Windu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rua throws a right and a left that Windu avoids nicely.
Windu is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Rua .
Windu staying out of range there.
Rua lands a jab to the head.
Windu needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Windu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Windu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Windu.
Windu walks into a stiff left hand from Rua .
Windu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Windu misses with the combination.
Windu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooh!!! Rua has knocked Windu down with a huge combo! Rua steps away and waves a wobbly Windu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Windu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua checks a leg kick.
Oh Windu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rua cracks Windu with an open hand slap.
Rua connects with a combination that backs up Windu into the cage. Rua lands a flurry of punches that gets past Windu's guard. Windu is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Rua bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cubert Rua !
During a confident post fight interview, Cubert Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beleleu Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Beleleu Petkovic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
194 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beleleu Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roberts was covering up waiting for the punch and Petkovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Petkovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petkovic works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Petkovic cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Petkovic lands a couple of digs.
Petkovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petkovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Petkovic from controlling successfully.
Petkovic slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petkovic lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petkovic is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Petkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petkovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petkovic lands a couple of digs.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petkovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petkovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petkovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Petkovic cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Petkovic cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Petkovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petkovic cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petkovic lands a couple of digs.
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts looking to control.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petkovic passes into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Petkovic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
Petkovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Petkovic from controlling successfully.
Petkovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Petkovic looking to pass the guard.
Petkovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Petkovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Petkovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Petkovic lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pulls Petkovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Petkovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petkovic stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petkovic stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petkovic lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts pulls Petkovic in close to prevent any damage.
Petkovic wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petkovic is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Petkovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petkovic is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Petkovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petkovic connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
Petkovic controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petkovic lands a nice short elbow.
Petkovic works his way into full mount!
Roberts is trying to escape the mount.
Petkovic with a couple of short strikes.
Petkovic looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Roberts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petkovic lands a big shot to the head and Roberts winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Beleleu Petkovic!
Beleleu Petkovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hitachi Suzuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuko comes to the cage accompanied by My Life Be Like. White has chosen Im The Boss as his entrance music. 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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192 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hitachi Suzuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuko dodges the punch combination from White.
Suzuko swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Suzuko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
Suzuko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suzuko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuko.
White tries to counter with a clinch but Suzuko shakes him off and moves away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but Suzuko moves away
and Suzuko counters with a straight right hand.
White throws a series of strikes that have Suzuko backpedaling.
It looks like Hitachi Suzuko has been cut.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suzuko is looking for a counter combo.
Suzuko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White tries to clinch but Suzuko moves out of range.
It looked like Suzuko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White tries to clinch up but Suzuko circles away and keeps his distance.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White slips under a jab from Suzuko.
Suzuko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White is looking to clinch.
White forces Suzuko back against the cage and clinches.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Suzuko.
I was talking to Suzuko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suzuko avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Suzuko scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuko has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Suzuko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suzuko has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Suzuko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Suzuko dives into White's guard.
Suzuko trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard.
Suzuko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suzuko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing White to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Suzuko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - White pulls down on the head and he's put Suzuko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dana White!
Dana White was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alton Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Kais!
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, Alton Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kais tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kais sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Kais avoids it this time.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kais lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Kais takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Alton Brown has been cut.
Kais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Kais finish him?
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kais, pushing him back against the cage.
Kais has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Kais jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kais is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Kais extends and breaks Brown's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kais.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Kais!
Kenny Kais was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mentor Guruland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
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, Lee Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guruland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Lee Bruce has been cut.
Guruland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guruland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body.
Guruland connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bruce - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mentor Guruland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodeo Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Uppercut. Rodeo Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodeo Joe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo misses with a body kick.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches.
Lorenzo pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzo scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Rodeo Joe has been cut.
Lorenzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lorenzo stalls.
Joe is trying to drag Lorenzo to the mat but Lorenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lorenzo stops a takedown attempt from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chuck Lorenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodeo Joe.
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lorenzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is working for takedown but Lorenzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lorenzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Lorenzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joe looks winded!
Lorenzo has Joe pushed against the cage.
A short right from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo avoiding damage.
Joe wants a takedown.
Lorenzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lorenzo is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzo down to the mat. Lorenzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lorenzo digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Nice uppercut there from Lorenzo.
We've been told by Lorenzo's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo lands a big uppercut and Joe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joe looks OK. Lorenzo waves Joe back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo moves into the clinch.
Lorenzo lands with a left to the head.
Lorenzo is stalling here.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Lorenzo.
Joe being controlled against the cage.
Joe has Lorenzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lorenzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joe up against the cage.
Lorenzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe avoiding damage as Lorenzo throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lorenzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Rodeo Joe's cut even more.
Joe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lorenzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lorenzo after a bit of a struggle.
Lorenzo effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joe up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joe letting Lorenzo take a breather here.
Lorenzo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've been informed that Joe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lorenzo leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lorenzo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chuck Lorenzo.
Lorenzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lorenzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Lorenzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lorenzo scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe shoots and misses
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. Joe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lorenzo stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lorenzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Joe in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lorenzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodeo Joe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lorenzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lorenzo.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lorenzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes one on the button.
Lorenzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
The cut above Rodeo Joe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lorenzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzo.
Joe goes for a takedown attempt but Lorenzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lorenzo cracks Joe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lorenzo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joe to stand back up!
Joe is rocked!
Lorenzo lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lorenzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzo.
Rodeo Joe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Lorenzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lorenzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Lorenzo to work.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lorenzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodeo Joe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, Chuck Lorenzo took to the microphone: 'Lil'T I revenge that tough loss but you're still rock man! Keep going on because we would have a trilogy. We are 1-1 and it needs one more battle to decide who's better.'.
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