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V.49: Lee vs. Comet PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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244 lbs
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Nogueira! 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, Prime Time! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Time lands a high kick!
It looks like Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut. Time with a jab. Nogueira throws a leg kick that is checked and Time counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nogueira's knee momentarily. Time tries to score with a low kick but Nogueira moves his leg out of the way. Time throws a wild body kick that Nogueira sees coming a mile off. Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nogueira. Those never looked like landing. Time lands with a good body shot. 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! Nogueira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Time finds it's way round the side to connect with Nogueira's head. Time lands the left hand. Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time misses with a head kick.
Time lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Time. Nogueira is breathing heavily. Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nogueira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nogueira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Time. Time scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Time lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Time takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish! Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Time lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Time scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A chopping leg kick lands by Time. Good leg kick by Time there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Time lands a right hook to the body.
Time lands with a good body shot. Time lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Time lands a glancing blow to the side of Nogueira's head. Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Time changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Time with a body punch. A glancing blow. Time throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. That kick from Time tenderised Nogueira's leg. Nogueira is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Time. Prime Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Time, right into the meat.
Time connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nogueira momentarily.
That kick from Time tenderised Nogueira's leg. Nogueira is trying to keep his angry face on. Time scores with a leg kick.
Time plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A thudding body kick lands there by Time!
Time is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nogueira rather than just go for the knockout. Time lands with a nice body punch. Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Time connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nogueira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Time bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Time throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nogueira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Time lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Time lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Time takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nogueira is rocked! Time scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Time scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nogueira seems to have got his legs back now. Time scores with a leg kick.
Time throws a nice outside leg kick. Time uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueira has time to react. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Time, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Time cracks Nogueira with a good jab. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Time! Nogueira is out on his feet! Time rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nogueira is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nogueira is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prime Time!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvintton Holkkimagnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kvintton Holkkimagnus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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304 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvintton Holkkimagnus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Davidson! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Holkkimagnus does no damage. Holkkimagnus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Holkkimagnus throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily. Holkkimagnus misses with a kick to the body.
Holkkimagnus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holkkimagnus wants it to stay on the feet. Davidson shoots in and bounces Holkkimagnus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Davidson advances to half guard. Davidson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Davidson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Holkkimagnus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Davidson gets to mount! Holkkimagnus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Holkkimagnus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davidson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John Davidson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Davidson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holkkimagnus as he avoids it easily. Davidson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Davidson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davidson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holkkimagnus misses with a wild combination.
Holkkimagnus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidson circles away quickly and effectively. Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holkkimagnus.
Davidson gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davidson not doing much here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John Davidson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Oooh a lovely combination from Holkkimagnus sends Davidson down but not out. Holkkimagnus dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like John Davidson has been cut. Davidson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davidson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davidson. Davidson is pulling down on Holkkimagnus's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holkkimagnus wants to stand but Davidson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Holkkimagnus has gone for a leg lock! Davidson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holkkimagnus's guard. Davidson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kvintton Holkkimagnus wasn't doing enough on the ground. Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holkkimagnus lands with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Holkkimagnus. Those never looked like landing. Davidson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Davidson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Davidson wasn't active enough on the ground. Nice body punch from Holkkimagnus. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davidson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Holkkimagnus! Davidson prevents Holkkimagnus from getting the reversal. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davidson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvintton Holkkimagnus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John Davidson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Holkkimagnus with a body punch. A glancing blow. Holkkimagnus looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well. Holkkimagnus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Davidson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holkkimagnus! Davidson prevents Holkkimagnus from getting the reversal. Davidson controlling from the full mount. Holkkimagnus wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holkkimagnus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davidson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Davidson. Davidson shoots in and drives through. Holkkimagnus sprawls well. Holkkimagnus throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely. Davidson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holkkimagnus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Davidson gets to mount! Holkkimagnus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Davidson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight! John Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Davidson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Davidson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassidy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ert Lopus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassidy Jones! 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, Ert Lopus! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jones working Lopus over with strikes.
It looks like Ert Lopus has been cut. Jones is nestled in close to Lopus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. 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! Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopus defending well though. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopus's head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopus can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is nestled in close to Lopus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jones throwing shots but Lopus is blocking nicely. Jones thows a huge punch but Lopus dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing shots but Lopus is blocking nicely. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopus's head. Lopus is trying to stand.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopus defending well though. Jones stops Lopus from getting back to his feet.
Lopus looks gassed! Jones slips a nice elbow through Lopus's hands, connecting with Lopus's forehead. Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The cut above Ert Lopus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ert Lopus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cassidy Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Patrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Sinclair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Sinclair! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cash Patrone! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patrone scores with a one two! Sinclair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Tyrone Sinclair has been cut. Sinclair misses with a right hand and Patrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinclair is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patrone knocks out Sinclair with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Patrone before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Patrone picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cash Patrone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristopher Kabong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kabong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Godsmack - Whiskey Hangover. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristopher Kabong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil High! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling High to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kristopher Kabong has been cut. High looks to land a left hand but Kabong moved out of range nicely. High scores with a body shot.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
High has closed the distance and engaged Kabong in a clinch.
Kabong is trying to stall.
High breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Kabong is just out of range. High throws a shot from downtown. Kabong moves away and avoids it. Kabong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and High counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. High thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kabong manages to avoid it. High throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kabong counters with a straight right hand. Kabong cracks High with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. High throws a body punch but Kabong moves out of range. Kabong swings widly with a right hand
and High counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kabong misses with a right hand enabling High to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kabong misses with an uppercut
and High counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kristopher Kabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kabong throws a right hand that misses
and High counters with a nice body shot. Kabong is breathing heavily. Kabong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. High ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. High cracks a nice hook into Kabong's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. High wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. High instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from High. High gets through Kabong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from High. High lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. High lands a nice shot to the body. Kabong takes a shot to the head. Kabong takes a shot to the head. High lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. High working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kabong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but High has him pressed against the cage. A right hand to the body from High.
High content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hand to the body from High.
A short right from High. High digs a right hand underneath Kabong's ribcage. Kabong let out a lung full of air as it connected. High works on Kabong's body with a couple of short punches. High lands a left hand.
High lands with a right to the head. High lands with a short shot to the head. Stalling in the clinch from High.
A shot in the inside from High. High taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
High makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from High. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. High lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from High. High'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. Kabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kabong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from High. High breaks from the clinch.
Kabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and High counters with a lovely straight right hand! High jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kristopher Kabong's cut is getting worse. High stalks Kabong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kabong's face. Kabong staggers backwards, shaken. High throws a shot from downtown. Kabong moves away and avoids it. High throws a right hand that misses
and Kabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabong moves away. Kabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kristopher Kabong's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
High swings widly with a right hand
letting Kabong counter with a right hand. High is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kabong rather than just go for the knockout. Kabong jabs High to the body, keeping him at a distance. High has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kabong misses with a lunging right hand
and High counters with a right hand to the body. High connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kabong lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kabong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kabong swings widly with a right hand
enabling High to counter with a crisp jab. High on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kabong misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting High counter with a right hand. Kabong throws a combination that misses and High counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and High counters with a straight punch to the midsection. High throws a body punch but Kabong moves out of range. High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabong moves away. High digs a good hook to Kabong's body.
High showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kabong.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
High misses the shot to the body. High doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by High. Kabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and High counters with a left and a right that stings Kabong. This has been an exciting period of action! High tries to clinch but Kabong is having none of it. Kabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
High throws a jab when Kabong was well out of range. Kabong misses with a hook
and High counters with a left and a right that stings Kabong. High lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. High gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kabong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. High works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from High.
Nice body punch from High - that landed with a thud.
High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabong. High pushes Kabong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! A left hand lands to the body for High.
High is working Kabong over against the cage. A short uppercut from High. High is leaning against Kabong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. High lands with a left to the head. High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabong. High has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. High lands a body shot in the clinch.
High just leaning against Kabong, taking a breather. High lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. High lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. High lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. High manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
High lands a hook that snaps the head of Kabong backwards. High prevents Kabong from breaking the clinch. A body shot lands from High.
Kabong can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! High softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kabong takes a shot to the head. High breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
High lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kristopher Kabong's cut. That's time! Kabong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kabong walks into a left hand. High throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Phil High seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kabong gets tackled into the cage by High. High maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kabong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kabong is trying to force a seperation but High has the dominant position. High'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. High is leaning against Kabong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hand to the body from High.
A short body shot lands from High as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A right handed body shot lands from High.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. High breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kabong throws a poor cross that misses
and Kabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. High lands a two punch combo.
High cracks a nice hook into Kabong's ribs. High tests Kabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kristopher Kabong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. High dips down and scores with a jab to the body. High with a jab. High lands a body shot.
High lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. High lunges at Kabong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kabong's hand. High tries to clinch but Kabong moves out of range. Kabong throws a poor cross that misses
and High counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Kristopher Kabong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. High scores with a jab to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kristopher Kabong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil High!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie! 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, Jon Jones! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones misses with a head kick.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted? Jones moves into full guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jones wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. Jones stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jones manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Jones grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trask's entrance music is "Inner Light" by Schocking Lemon. A fine choice. Edwards has chosen Whiskey Hangover as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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310 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rach Trask! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Edwards! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trask fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Edwards throws the left hand but Trask avoids the punch easily. Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trask. Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Edwards keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trask stuns Edwards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Trask counters with a nice uppercut. Trask scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Edwards looks gassed! Trask connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trask scores with a jab to the body. Trask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. Trask lands a big head kick that sends Edwards tumbling to the mat! Trask takes a step backwards and waves Edwards back to his feet - he wants the finish! Edwards takes a shot right to the bread basket. and Trask counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Edwards! He's just covering up as Trask starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rach Trask!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Narvaez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Narvaez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Sanders! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Narvaez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanders. Narvaez throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range. Narvaez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sanders fails with the takedown. Narvaez lands a head kick. Sanders smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Sanders throws a hook but Narvaez blocks it. Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Narvaez connects with a body shot. Sanders missing with a left hand there. Narvaez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Narvaez wants to clinch. Narvaez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf. Nice body punch from Sanders. Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narvaez but Narvaez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab. Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders. An inside leg kick lands from Narvaez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanders looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Narvaez wants to stand but Sanders is controlling the position. Narvaez wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Narvaez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Narvaez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now. Narvaez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanders is looking to sweep but instead, Narvaez has passed into half guard.
Sanders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Narvaez is working away from the top position though. Sanders wants to improve his position but Narvaez is controlling well.
Narvaez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanders wants to control but Narvaez is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Still in half guard, Narvaez seems content to control. Sanders wants to control but Narvaez is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Narvaez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sanders ducks right into an uppercut from Narvaez. Narvaez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Narvaez throws a half hearted mid kick. Rafael Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Narvaez connects with a solid leg kick. A cross from Sanders lands. Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Narvaez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Narvaez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Sanders. Narvaez lands with a nice body kick. Rafael Narvaez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Narvaez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf. Narvaez feints and then cracks Sanders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanders down. Narvaez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sanders takes a kick to the side of the head. Sanders throws a shot to the body.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside. Narvaez lands a jab. Narvaez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Narvaez throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narvaez. Sanders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Narvaez is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that round. That's time! Narvaez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanders slips a straight right by Narvaez. Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sanders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Narvaez keeps Sanders at a distance using the push kick. Narvaez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sanders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sanders throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters with a left and a right that stings Sanders. Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts. Sanders misses with a shot to the body and Narvaez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Sanders wants to stall.
Narvaez lands with a left to the head. A short left from Sanders. Narvaez gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sanders can't get the takedown.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafael Narvaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round. Narvaez digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank. A short right from Sanders on the inside. A short uppercut from Narvaez. A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez. Narvaez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body. Sanders is breathing heavily. Narvaez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanders's efforts to push away. Narvaez lands a body punch. Narvaez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez. Sanders tries to stall but Narvaez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. Narvaez blocking some punches.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Narvaez presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Narvaez lands a body shot. Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Narvaez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Narvaez.
A nice left hand lands by Narvaez.
A body shot lands from Narvaez.
Narvaez presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head. Sanders is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Narvaez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Narvaez scores with a nice short uppercut. Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanders is rocked! Still in the clinch, Narvaez scores with a nice short uppercut. Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Narvaez finish him? Narvaez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses. Sanders wants a takedown.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narvaez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Narvaez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards. Narvaez creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sanders's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sanders drops to his knees and Narvaez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Narvaez! Rafael Narvaez retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kick out the Jams by The MC5s. On his way into the cage it seems that Rufus Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rufus Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 cm
29
201 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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183 cm
28
194 lbs
13 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Comet! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut. Lee lands a head kick!
Comet misses with a right hand and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Comet. This has been an exciting period of action! Comet is looking to clinch. Good standup being displayed there by Comet as he connects with a hook. Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Comet takes one to the side of the head.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Comet. Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Comet.
Comet lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lee falls backwards - clearly groggy! Comet dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Comet!
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