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GAMMA: Contenders #54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVey comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around by House of Pain. 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Winchester! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McVey gets tackled into the cage by Winchester. Winchester maintains the clinch. Winchester is fighting off a takedown attempt but McVey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Winchester to the mat. Winchester regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. McVey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McVey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McVey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Winchester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McVey trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom. McVey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winchester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McVey, into his guard. McVey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there. McVey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Winchester stopping the sweep attempt from McVey. McVey is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McVey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. McVey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. McVey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Winchester manages to pass to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. McVey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Winchester is looking to stand up but McVey won't let him. McVey is looking to sweep but instead, Winchester has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. McVey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. McVey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McVey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McVey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winchester stands up from McVey's guard - Winchester perhaps looking for a knockout. McVey looks for the body kick but Winchester saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McVey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McVey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winchester moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Winchester wants to clinch up but McVey keeps it at a distance. Winchester blocks a head kick by McVey.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Winchester gets a clinch. Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVey blocks it with crossed arms. Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVey blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by Winchester.
McVey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Winchester stops a takedown attempt from McVey.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVey wants to break free but Winchester has control.
McVey manages to break the clinch.
Butch Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Winchester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McVey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winchester scrambles back to his feet. McVey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhughel McVey. That's going to take a lot out of him. McVey is looking to slow Winchester down with leg kicks. McVey swats away the attempt to clinch by Winchester. McVey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winchester forces McVey back against the cage and clinches. McVey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winchester smiles and moves away.
McVey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Winchester moves into range and clinches up with McVey. McVey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winchester prevents McVey from breaking the clinch. Winchester unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVey is trying to break the clinch but Winchester has him pressed against the cage. Winchester landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Winchester with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dhughel McVey has been cut. Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McVey is trying to break the clinch but Winchester has him pressed against the cage. Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVey is trying to force a seperation but Winchester has the dominant position. McVey is trying to break free. Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McVey looking for a takedown. Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester connects with a nasty looking knee right to McVey's face.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winchester prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhughel McVey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Winchester landing knees to the head.
McVey takes a knee to the side of the body. Winchester lands a knee to the head.
McVey is rocked! Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oh McVey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head. Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but McVey blocks with his arms.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head. Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but McVey is blocking nicely.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but McVey is blocking nicely.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but McVey blocks it.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but McVey blocks it.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but McVey is blocking nicely.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
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. Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVey is trying to break free. Winchester misses with a knee to the head. Winchester tries a knee to the head but McVey blocks it.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head. McVey tries to score a body lock takedown but Winchester shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but McVey is blocking nicely.
McVey seems to have got his legs back now. McVey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
McVey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from McVey misses. No joy there for McVey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McVey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winchester eats them both and turns towards McVey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. McVey throws the kick towards the body but Winchester avoids it. McVey misses with a body shot.
Dhughel McVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McVey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away. McVey fails with the takedown. Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch but McVey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winchester takes one to the side of the head.
Winchester dodges the punch combination from McVey.
McVey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Winchester moves into the clinch. McVey has had enough of the clinch but Winchester keeps him there for the moment. McVey wants to break free but Winchester has control.
McVey is working for takedown but Winchester is calmly controlling the position for now. A knee to the head by Winchester.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
McVey tries to score a body lock takedown but Winchester shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVey wants to break free but Winchester has control.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester lands a big knee to the head and McVey goes down! Winchester pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Agrippa Kohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Stevenson (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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181 cm
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agrippa Kohr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Stevenson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevenson throws a head kick but Kohr moves out of range.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kohr wants to clinch. Kohr tries to clinch up. Good exchange - Kohr coming out on top.
It looks like Josh Stevenson has been cut. Kohr tries to clinch up. Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kohr. Kohr slips a jab from Stevenson. A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Agrippa Kohr 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! A punch combination from Stevenson misses. Kohr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Kohr.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss. Kohr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson. A head kick misses from Stevenson. Kohr tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it. Kohr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Stevenson. Stevenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kohr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kohr tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kohr tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing. Kohr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stevenson clobbers Kohr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stevenson throws a combination that misses and Kohr counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kohr lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevenson off the cage and back into rage. Kohr with a nice cross. Josh Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stevenson tries to move into range but Kohr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stevenson looks gassed! Kohr misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson. Kohr scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Josh Stevenson's cut even more. Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kohr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand. Kohr throws a combination. Stevenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kohr cracks Stevenson with a left hook right on the temple and Stevenson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kohr lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stevenson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Agrippa Kohr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergal Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Convents is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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268 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fergal Ryan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Convents takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch. Fergal Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Convents seems unphased.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Convents closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ryan quickly recovers to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Convents wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy. Convents is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position. Convents is looking for a kimura here.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Convents slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead. Convents not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Convents looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Convents working Ryan over with strikes. Convents really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ground and pound from Convents. Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan trying to hold on to Convents's head to control him but Convents postures up.
Convents is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Convents trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. Ryan gets back to full guard.
Convents 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. Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ryan wants to take a breather but Convents is having none of it. Convents wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan prevents Convents from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Convents is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold. Convents blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan. Convents avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan. Convents is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Convents looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Convents flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Convents is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Convents wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Ryan uses his free foot to push down on Convents's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Convents. Convents is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan has control of Convents's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Convents regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan prevents Convents from getting the reversal. Convents is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ryan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Convents is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fergal Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: remember the name. Jason Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Angelo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Williams! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angelo.
Angelo throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Angelo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Angelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelo tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Angelo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Angelo coming out on top.
It looks like Jason Williams has been cut. Angelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Angelo closes the distance looking to clinch and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. Angelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Angelo darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams crunches a lovely knee into Angelo's ribcage. Angelo breaks the clinch.
Angelo takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. Williams circles away from the clinch attempt and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick by Angelo misses and Williams counters by clinching up. Angelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angelo throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. A low kick from Angelo is predictable there and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Angelo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Angelo misses. Angelo misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angelo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Williams misses with a knee to the head. Angelo can't break the clinch.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo manages to break the clinch.
Angelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Angelo pushes him off. Angelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A head kick misses from Angelo. Angelo misses with a jab to the body
and Williams moves into the clinch. Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angelo thows a left - swing and a miss! Angelo throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Angelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Angelo has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment. A frustrated look appears on Angelo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Angelo is blocking nicely.
Angelo wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Angelo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage. Angelo preventing the sweep. Angelo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head. Angelo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Angelo has Williams in his guard. Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angelo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Angelo breaks from the clinch.
Angelo throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. Williams closes the distance but Angelo moves to the side and Angelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Williams looks gassed! Angelo scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Angelo throws a lazy head kick and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Angelo manages to break the clinch.
Angelo lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Angelo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jason Williams's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams leaves Angelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Angelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Williams looks to clinch enabling Angelo to counter with a crisp jab. Angelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Angelo. Angelo wants to clinch and Williams moves into the clinch. Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelo blocks it with crossed arms. Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Angelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angelo breaks the clinch.
Angelo tries to clinch and Williams counters by clinching up. Angelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Angelo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Angelo scores with a hook. Angelo rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage. Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Angelo wants to clinch. Angelo feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Angelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Angelo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angelo throws a big right hand that misses. Angelo stands up and waves to Williams to follow him. Angelo throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Jason Williams's cut even more. This has been an exciting period of action! Angelo throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Angelo lands a high kick!
Angelo lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The cut above Jason Williams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Angelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angelo scores with a shot to the body.
Angelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Williams walks into a jab. Angelo throws a lazy head kick and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Angelo tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on. Angelo throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Angelo lands a jab-cross combination. Angelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams blocks a head kick by Angelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angelo scores with a nice right hand.
Angelo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jason Williams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Angelo gets a clinch. Angelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Angelo lands with an overhand left. Angelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Angelo throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Angelo. Angelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angelo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Angelo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jason Williams's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angelo has managed to clinch.
Angelo tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position. Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Angelo. Angelo throws a nice outside leg kick. Angelo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Angelo throws a head kick that misses. Angelo tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angelo. Williams blocks a jab. Angelo throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angelo misses with a body shot.
Williams wants to clinch. Williams avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Angelo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Angelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Angelo. Williams tries to clinch but Angelo moves away and Angelo counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Angelo. That one must have hurt. Joe Angelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Angelo throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Angelo throws a one two combo.
Angelo throws a nice head kick!
Angelo lands with a nice body punch. Williams wants to clinch but Angelo slips to the side and Angelo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Angelo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelo. Williams blocks a head kick by Angelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Angelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Angelo cracks the inside of Williams's front leg. Angelo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Angelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Angelo gets a clinch. Angelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Angelo is winning the standup battle so far. Angelo cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Angelo scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Angelo looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well. Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably and Angelo counters with a nice body shot. Angelo moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Angelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angelo digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs. Jason Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Angelo thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him. Angelo stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Angelo lands with a slapping head kick. Angelo rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Angelo breaks the clinch.
Angelo lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Angelo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and levi richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rampage entrance song. richardson has chosen eminem toy solider as his entrance music. Quintonn Jacksson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson! 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, levi richardson! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! richardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. richardson fails to land the takedown. richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. richardson throws a big shot that misses. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacksson. Jacksson stands up and we're back to a striking position. levi richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. richardson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacksson quickly recovers to half guard. Jacksson wants to get back to his feet. Jacksson pushes richardson off and gets back to his feet. Jacksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacksson blocks the strikes from richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacksson works his way into full mount! Jacksson with good strikes from the mount here! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if richardson can do anything to dispel that myth. Jacksson working richardson over with strikes here. Jacksson working richardson over with strikes here. richardson looks gassed! Jacksson lands with some strikes. BOOM! Jacksson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
richardson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jacksson looking to finish richardson with some ground and pound. This is bad for richardson! Jacksson raining down shots from the mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A nice elbow there by Jacksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacksson dominating with strikes here. Jacksson cracks richardson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jacksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacksson cracks richardson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jacksson scoring with strikes but richardson is staying in there. Jacksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
richardson is rocked! Jacksson dominating with strikes here. richardson is still in real trouble! Can Jacksson finish him? Jacksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jacksson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have richardson in real trouble here! The ref calls for richardson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintonn Jacksson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener has chosen Eisblume - Eisblumen as his entrance music. Sascha Kroener has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Evans's chin.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Kroener! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kroener takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kroener avoids the head kick by Evans.
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt. Kroener fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Evans stuffs the takedown. Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kroener's hands. Kroener gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the fighters up against the cage, Evans throws an elbow but misses. Kroener successfully pulls guard.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kroener is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kroener tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Joe Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Kroener. Kroener manages to break the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt and Kroener counters with a nice double leg into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kroener wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kroener is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kroener controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Evans keeping moving, preventing Kroener from controlling successfully. Kroener gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting. Evans throws a nice looking combination but Kroener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kroener looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kroener trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kroener is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kroener controlling the pace. Kroener's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kroener is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kroener decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Kroener shoots in but no luck this time. Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroener. Kroener gets slowly back to his feet. Kroener shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Kroener finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kroener is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
Evans trying to hold on to Kroener's head to control him but Kroener postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kroener performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kroener is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kroener is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Kroener dominated that round. That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kroener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kroener is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kroener shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense. Joe Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Evans as Kroener shoots in. Joe Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Kroener. Evans moves to clinch but Kroener breaks away and Kroener counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that. Kroener thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kroener wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy. Kroener tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kroener is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well. Evans is trying to escape the position but Kroener is controlling the position. Kroener trying to control the position but Evans is working away. Kroener controlling from side mount.
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. Kroener is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A lull in the action here. Evans wants to get back to his feet. Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroener on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Kroener politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kroener prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sascha Kroener was stalling too much, according to the referee. Evans swinging wildly here.
Kroener stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kroener counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kroener is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer. Kroener content to control rather than advance. Kroener is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Evans pushes Kroener off but Kroener dives into side control.
Kroener thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kroener wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well. Kroener trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Kroener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Kroener tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Evans works over Kroener's head and body with a nice combination. Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing. Evans connects with a single shot there. Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kroener circles away from the clinch attempt and Kroener counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard. Kroener stands up from Evans's guard - Kroener perhaps looking for a knockout. Kroener takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans working hard to break the clinch. Kroener is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kroener drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Kroener. Evans is trying to break free. Kroener prevents Evans from breaking the clinch. Kroener is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kroener tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
Evans cracks Kroener with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Evans lunges at Kroener with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kroener's hand. Evans punishes Kroener's body with a nice straight punch. Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two. Joe Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Evans throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans throws a leg kick but Kroener sees it coming and moves out of range. Evans misses with a head kick.
Kroener fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away. Evans wants to clinch so Kroener counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Evans is looking to stand up but Kroener isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kroener wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Evans keeping full guard, as Kroener tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sascha Kroener was stalling too much, according to the referee. Kroener looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Kroener persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing. Evans lands with a straight right. Kroener didn't see that one coming. Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Kroener looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Kroener persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing. Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Evans drops Kroener with a beautiful combination! Kroener stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Evans is looking for the KO!
Kroener is rocked! Evans looks to land a combination but Kroener avoids it well. Evans punishes Kroener's body with a nice straight punch. Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Evans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Joe Evans is winning the standup battle so far. Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kroener is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him? Kroener has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroener there as he acknowledges the shot. Joe Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sascha Kroener is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kroener seems to have recovered his senses. Evans cracks a nice hook into Kroener's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Evans showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kroener 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Kroener!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Ayricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno R Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayricke comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadăo. R Xavier has chosen Bate Pesadăo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matheus Ayricke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
199 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Ayricke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno R Xavier! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! R Xavier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. R Xavier shoots for a takedown but Ayricke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ayricke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from R Xavier. Matheus Ayricke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno R Xavier. R Xavier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ayricke tries to avoid it but R Xavier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ayricke to the ground. Ayricke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ayricke jabs R Xavier right on the nose. R Xavier blinks but takes it well. Ayricke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but R Xavier circles away quickly and effectively. Ayricke stuffs the takedown. R Xavier fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from R Xavier. R Xavier looks gassed! R Xavier has a takedown stuffed. R Xavier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
R Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ayricke lands with a right and another and another! R Xavier is in big trouble! Ayricke lands again and this time it's lights out for R Xavier! A quality knockout there for Ayricke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matheus Ayricke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memphis Klaspinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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225 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Klaspinowski! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darko tries to bum rush Klaspinowski with a series of wild strikes but Klaspinowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Klaspinowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Klaspinowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Darko tries to sprawl but Klaspinowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Klaspinowski wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy. Klaspinowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Klaspinowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Darko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Darko is looking to improve his position.
Klaspinowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Klaspinowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Darko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Klaspinowski works over Darko with some ground and pound from guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darko is on top in guard.
Darko won't allow Klaspinowski to get back to his feet. Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Klaspinowski pushes Darko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klaspinowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko. Klaspinowski wants to slow Darko down by chopping away at his legs. Darko throws a right and a left that Klaspinowski avoids nicely. Darko misses with the combination.
Klaspinowski lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut. Darko is breathing heavily. Klaspinowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Klaspinowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Klaspinowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Darko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Klaspinowski throwing shots but missing, from side control. Klaspinowski lands a few punches from side control. Klaspinowski advances nicely into full mount. Klaspinowski looking to finish Darko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Darko! Klaspinowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Klaspinowski scoring with strikes but Darko is staying in there. Klaspinowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Darko is rocked! Klaspinowski lands a big elbow - Darko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Darko is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Memphis Klaspinowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against - The strenght to go on. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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23
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Kooch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sol Tavarez! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kooch blocks the body kick.
Tavarez keeps the fight on the outside. Tavarez misses with a wild body shot. Tavarez takes a swing at Kooch's ribcage but misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavarez, right into the meat.
Tavarez gets a clinch. A shot in the inside from Tavarez. A hook to the body from Tavarez.
Nice body punch from Tavarez - that landed with a thud.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kooch.
Tavarez gets underhooks to prevent Kooch's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Tavarez.
Tavarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short uppercut from Tavarez. Tavarez lands a left hand.
Tavarez'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. Tavarez is working Kooch over against the cage. Kooch is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Tavarez lands a shot to the body. Kooch tries a knee to the head but Tavarez blocks it.
Tavarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tavarez is leaning against Kooch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tavarez has clasped his hands together around Kooch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Tavarez advances to mount. Tavarez landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tavarez with good strikes from the mount here! Tavarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tavarez dominating with strikes here. Tavarez lands a nice shot to the head. Tavarez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Tavarez controlling his opponent. Tavarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kooch looks a forlorn figure.
Tavarez controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kooch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tavarez landing strikes, looking to finish! Kooch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tavarez unloading with bombs! This has been an exciting period of action! Tavarez scoring with strikes but Kooch is staying in there.
Kooch is rocked! Kooch taking shots to the head. Oh Kooch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Tavarez controlling from the full mount. Tavarez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kooch in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kooch to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Tavarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Loberjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sans Pression- Numero 1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Loberjones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Wilkins! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loberjones is looking to clinch. Wilkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wilkins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Loberjones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Wilkins!
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