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GLFC 2: Warriors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moe Skitto (ranked 7934 p4p, 503 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 7618 p4p, 494 weight class). Georges Laraque is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Skitto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Laraque misses
and Skitto counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Laraque throws a lazy head kick
and Skitto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laraque thinking.
Skitto scores with a body shot.
Skitto moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.
Skitto drives through with a takedown into Laraque's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laraque has control of Skitto's left arm, preventing Skitto from doing any damage.
Laraque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skitto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laraque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skitto has managed to get both his arms back between Laraque's legs - danger averted.
Skitto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laraque is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skitto stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skitto wants to stand but Laraque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laraque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laraque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skitto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laraque - the referee stops the clock and Skitto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laraque. Skitto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skitto lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
Skitto tries to clinch up.
Skitto cracks the inside of Laraque's front leg.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skitto tries to clinch up but Laraque circles away and keeps his distance.
Laraque throws out a leg kick but Skitto moves out of range and Laraque only half commits.
Skitto lands a head shot.
Skitto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laraque's guard.
Laraque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skitto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skitto tries to stand but Laraque is controlling from the bottom.
Laraque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skitto is one step ahead there.
Skitto wants to stand but Laraque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laraque is trying to control the position but Skitto postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skitto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laraque's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skitto.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Skitto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skitto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque looks winded!
Oooooh!!! Skitto has knocked Laraque down with a huge combo! Skitto steps away and waves a wobbly Laraque back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Laraque is rocked!
Skitto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skitto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skitto connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Laraque to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Skitto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moe Skitto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 6858 p4p, 468 weight class) and Brandon Boucher (ranked 7428 p4p, 485 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boucher fails with a takedown attempt.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boucher counters with a single leg into guard. MacDonald didn't expect that.
MacDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Boucher is keeping the position.
MacDonald being controlled here momentarily.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now.
Boucher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boucher is looking for a triangle but MacDonald pushes his legs off easily.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boucher pulls MacDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Boucher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boucher fails with the takedown.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.
Boucher closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boucher is defending well for now.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Boucher tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boucher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacDonald fails with the takedown.
Boucher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald is looking to counter the offense by Boucher and move into the clinch.
Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boucher instigates a clinch.
Boucher is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald shoots in but Boucher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDonald as he jumps to the side.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad.
Boucher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt.
MacDonald misses with a head kick.
As MacDonald backs off Boucher throws a huge counter combo but MacDonald manages to avoid it all.
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment.
Boucher avoiding damage.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boucher slows down the pace here.
Boucher gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Boucher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boucher shoots in and drives through. MacDonald sprawls well.
Boucher moves into the clinch successfully.
Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boucher as he avoids it easily.
Boucher is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boucher throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for MacDonald on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boucher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boucher is defended easily by MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
Boucher darts in looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets double underhooks and turns Boucher into the cage.
MacDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boucher.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Boucher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDonald defends well and Boucher ends up having to push MacDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boucher circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacDonald with that takedown attempt.
Boucher has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacDonald uses from the top position.
MacDonald won't allow Boucher to sweep him here.
Boucher has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Boucher is retaining full guard.
MacDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Boucher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boucher is in guard.
Boucher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boucher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boucher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacDonald swivels and escapes.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.
MacDonald tries to clinch there but Boucher circles away.
Boucher closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
Boucher jumps guard.
Boucher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boucher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving.
Boucher has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacDonald is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald wanted to stand there but Boucher had control of the position.
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now.
Boucher wants to sweep but no luck.
MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boucher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher pushing down on MacDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boucher escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boucher clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boucher as MacDonald tries to tie him up.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Boucher drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boucher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rutto Ryokale (ranked 5819 p4p, 491 weight class) and King Wong (ranked 4908 p4p, 447 weight class). Wong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aloe Blacc - The Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 Helsinki, Rutto Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Wong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale blocks a jab.
Ryokale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wong.
Wong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryokale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wong.
Wong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryokale being controlled against the cage.
Wong lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryokale is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong cracks Ryokale with a nice body shot.
Wong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryokales head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wong.
Wong lands an uppercut.
Wong lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wong.
Wong pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wong lands a nice uppercut.
Wong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wong - that landed with a thud.
Wong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong lands with a light punch inside.
Wong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Ryokale is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Ryokale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ryokale to the canvas! Ryokale doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Wong!
After winning the bout, King Wong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Benson (ranked 4707 p4p, 401 weight class) and Li Sim (ranked 4418 p4p, 380 weight class). Randall Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Sim!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benson tries to keep at a distance but Sim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benson rushes Sim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sim walks away with a smile on his face. Benson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
Benson wants to clinch
and Sim counters with a crisp one two that drops Benson! Sim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Benson to his feet! Benson is in big trouble!
Sim tests Benson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benson throws a series of punches but Sim avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sim lands a shot to the body.
Sim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Sim gets underhooks to prevent Benson's takedown attempt.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
Sim is pushing Benson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benson up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Sim's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson shoots and misses
and Sim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sim.
Benson gets a double leg takedown into Sim's guard.
Sim wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Benson manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sim tries to kick Benson off but Benson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sim defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Sim is defending well.
Well, if Benson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sim pushes Benson off looking to stand but Benson dives back in and keeps control.
Benson controlling the action here.
Sim is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Benson has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Sim is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Randall Benson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiramisu Fighter (ranked 4788 p4p, 434 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 4455 p4p, 409 weight class). Coolidge has chosen twenty one pilots - Stressed Out as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tiramisu Fighter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tiramisu Fighter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiramisu Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge moves into the clinch.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Coolidge.
Fighter is working for takedown but Coolidge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coolidge after a bit of a struggle.
Fighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coolidge prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiramisu Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coolidge avoiding damage.
Coolidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Coolidge on the inside.
Coolidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Coolidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coolidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coolidge.
Coolidge scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Still in the clinch, Coolidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coolidge after a bit of a struggle.
Coolidge gets underhooks to prevent Fighter's takedown attempt.
Fighter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coolidge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Coolidge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coolidge has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coolidge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Coolidge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coolidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coolidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Coolidge lands an uppercut.
Coolidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coolidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coolidge gets underhooks to prevent Fighter's takedown attempt.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coolidge cracks Fighter with a nice body shot.
Fighter wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coolidge pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coolidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coolidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Coolidge as the two fighters clinch.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coolidge lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coolidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Coolidge pushes Fighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coolidge lands a big right hand that drops Fighter! The killer instinct kicks in and Coolidge finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Coolidge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Coolidge!
During a confident post fight interview, Butch Coolidge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerome Steel (ranked 7314 p4p, 483 weight class) and Shamal Weddy (ranked 3599 p4p, 326 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerome Steel!
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, Shamal Weddy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Weddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weddy throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel throws an overhand right that has Weddy reeling! Steel follows up with more punches and Weddy is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerome Steel!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Prince (ranked 4780 p4p, 432 weight class) and Johnny Shade (ranked 4681 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Shade!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shade lands.
Prince has Shade up against the cage in a clinch.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince pushes off an throws an elbow but Shade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prince lands a shot to the body.
Prince cracks Shade with a nice body shot.
Prince stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prince.
Shade looks winded!
Prince creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shade's defenses.
It looks like Johnny Shade has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shade.
Shade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shade or not.
Prince lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prince lands an elbow inside that Shade shrugs off.
Shade is rocked!
That has opened up Johnny Shade's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shade is still on wobbly legs! Can Prince finish him?
Prince misses with a double jab.
Shade shapes to counter with a head kick.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Shade seems to have recovered his senses.
Prince throws a looping overhand right but Shade ducks down to avoid it.
Prince misses with a body shot.
And Shade tries to counter it with a takedown but Prince pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Shade blocks a jab.
Prince throws a body punch but Shade moves out of range.
Shade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shade was well out of range. Poor timing from Prince.
Shade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Prince is looking to wear down Shade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Prince moves into the clinch.
Prince breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Shade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The cut above Johnny Shade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Prince takes a swing at Shade's ribcage but misses.
Jungle Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shade avoids the body shot from Prince.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Shade does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses the shot to the body.
Prince takes a swing at Shade's ribcage but misses.
Prince pushes Shade up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince lands a nice elbow.
Prince lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shade backwards.
Prince lands a right hand.
Prince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shades head.
Prince lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prince lands an elbow inside.
Prince gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prince lands a nice elbow.
Johnny Shade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prince lands with a short shot to the head.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shade backwards.
Nice elbow from Prince.
Shade takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Shade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jungle Prince!
During a confident post fight interview, Jungle Prince 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Smith (ranked 3503 p4p, 350 weight class) and James Henderson (ranked 4983 p4p, 453 weight class). James Henderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henderson.
Smith moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Henderson is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Henderson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Smith!
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