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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Rino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Rino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Rino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rino cracks Conlon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conlon shoots in but Rino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rino.
Conlon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rino defends it well.
Conlon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conlon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conlon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conlon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Conlon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conlon tries for a kimura but Rino is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rino is defending well.
Rino is trying to get back to half guard.
Conlon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rino struggling a bit here.
Conlon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conlon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rino is defending well.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conlon's best efforts.
Conlon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conlon is looking for a kimura but Rino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conlon to get the leverage.
Conlon looks winded!
Conlon is looking for a kimura but Rino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conlon to get the leverage.
Rino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conlon pulls his head out easily.
Rino trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.
Rino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rino moves into full guard.
Conlon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rino is trying to control Conlon's posture but Conlon avoids it.
Conlon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rino wants to control but Conlon postures up.
Rino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rino is working for a kimura but Conlon is defending it quite comfortably.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rino trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rino 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.
Rino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conlon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rino has managed to get both his arms back between Conlon's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon keeping moving, preventing Rino from controlling successfully.
Conlon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rino trying to control the position from guard on top but Conlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conlon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rino defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rino throws a head kick but Conlon moves out of range.
Conlon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conlon's coach down at Black Hand Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Conlon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Conlon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rino throws a head kick that misses.
Conlon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conlon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rino!
Rino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conlon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conlon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conlon, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is letting Rino control him for a moment.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard.
Rino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard.
Conlon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Conlon is breathing heavily.
Conlon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rino pulls his head out easily.
Conlon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Conlon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rino is looking for a kimura but Conlon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rino to get the leverage.
Rino is looking to advance position but Conlon won't allow it.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rino is looking for a kimura here.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rino moves into full mount! Conlon won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is looking to get to half guard.
Rino tries to control but Conlon wriggling away.
Conlon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Conlon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conlon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conlon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conlon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rino working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rino looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Rino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conlon.
Rino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conlon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conlon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Rino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Conlon.
Rino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conlon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conlon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rino is looking to land body kicks.
Rino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conlon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rino throws a hook but Conlon avoids it easily.
Henry Rino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conlon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conlon somewhat.
Henry Rino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rino drops Conlon with a left and a right! Oh, Conlon is hurt - Rino dives into side control looking to finish!
Rino trying to control the position but Conlon is working away.
Rino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conlon, who protects the arm well.
Conlon tries to buck Rino off but Rino is having none of it.
Rino is trying to get an arm triangle but Conlon is defending well.
Tommy Conlon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Conlon regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Rino wants to free his trapped foot but Conlon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rino trying to control from half guard but Conlon is working away.
Rino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conlon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rino trying to pass the guard but Conlon defending well.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rino seems to be working for a kimura but Conlon defends the submission attempt.
Rino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conlon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rino's back!
Conlon gets his hands free as Rino looks to control.
Conlon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Conlon is trying to stick to Rino's back but Rino is turning into Conlon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Conlon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rino.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlon can do to turn this around?
Rino forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conlon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rino.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Rino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conlon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conlon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conlon wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Rino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Rino!
In his post fight interview, Henry Rino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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