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EUFC 23: Disturbed PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell comes into the arena with DMX - Where my dogs at blaring out of the sound system. Utah has chosen Californaication by Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Utah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chiddell sprawls well initially but Utah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Utah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Utah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chiddell is looking to improve his position.
Utah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chiddell is refusing to be controlled, as Utah sits in half guard.
Chiddell manages to get to full guard.
Chiddell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Utah uses it to pass to side control.
Chiddell is trying to control Utah's posture but Utah avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell tries to buck Utah off but Utah is having none of it.
Chiddell is working hard here to advance position.
Utah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chiddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chiddell tries to bench press Utah off him but Utah keeps the position.
Chiddell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chiddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Utah on the ground.
Chiddell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chiddell is breathing heavily.
Utah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Utah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Utah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell wants to stand up but Utah is controlling him.
Utah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chiddell trying to control the position.
Utah trying to control but Chiddell is working from the bottom.
Chiddell keeping full guard, as Utah tries to pass.
Utah stops Chiddell from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chiddell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Utah counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Utah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chiddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chiddell throws a head kick that misses.
Chiddell throws a one two combo.
Chiddell closes the distance but Utah moves to the side
and Utah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Utah.
Utah trying to control but Chiddell is working from the bottom.
Chiddell wants to get back to his feet but Utah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chiddell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chiddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Utah postures up.
Utah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Utah trying to control but Chiddell is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Utah shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Utah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Utah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Utah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiddell breaks from the clinch.
Chiddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luck Chiddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utah scores a takedown into full mount!
Utah cracks Chiddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Utah controlling the position easily from mount.
Chiddell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Utah locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Chiddell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Utah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Malmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Bulls On Parade. Luck Chiddell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chiddell!
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, Toni Malmi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Malmi takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Chiddell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Malmi bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luck Chiddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Pizzaelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Composure-August Burns Red kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Seth Pizzaelli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Pizzaelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Pizzaelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pizzaelli tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pizzaelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Pizzaelli.
Pizzaelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizzaelli clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pizzaelli has double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pizzaelli throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Pizzaelli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control but Pizzaelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pizzaelli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizzaelli stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Pizzaelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pizzaelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Pizzaelli stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Johnson follows into mount!
Pizzaelli is rocked!
It looks like Seth Pizzaelli has been cut.
Johnson cracks Pizzaelli with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlo Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlo Spider has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quandu Zornach's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
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, Karlo Spider!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zornach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spider slips a jab and a cross from Zornach.
No luck for Spider with that takedown attempt.
Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. Zornach tries to sprawl out of it but Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zornach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlo Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spider takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Karlo Spider has been cut.
Spider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zornach as he jumps to the side.
Quandu Zornach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Spider.
Zornach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zornach misses with a head kick.
Zornach blocks the body kick.
Zornach throws a head kick but Spider moves out of range.
Spider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zornach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Spider shoots in and drives through. Zornach sprawls well.
Zornach drops Spider with a left right combo! Zornach follows him down to the ground into side control.
Spider is rocked!
Spider looks gassed!
Zornach staying calm.
Spider is still in real trouble! Can Zornach finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spider is looking to reverse the position.
Spider seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spider is trying to get back to half guard.
Zornach passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Spider!
Zornach content just to control the position here.
Spider is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Zornach tries to control but Spider wriggling away.
Spider really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spider is looking to improve his position but Zornach isn't that keen on the idea.
Spider manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zornach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Spider is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zornach jumps into side control!
Zornach connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spider some visible discomfort.
Spider tries to bench press Zornach off him but Zornach keeps the position.
Zornach staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quandu Zornach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karlo Spider's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zornach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Zornach both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Karlo Spider's cut even more.
Oooh a lovely combination from Zornach sends Spider down but not out. Zornach dives into side control looking to finish.
Spider tries to control but Zornach manages to take his back.
Zornach lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spider is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zornach is riding his opponent, not letting Spider buck him off.
Spider trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spider is breathing heavily.
The referee is taking a good look at Spider as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zornach!
Spider tries to escape but Zornach has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach is trying to stick to Spider's back but Spider is turning into Zornach. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zornach's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spider.
Spider wants to stand but Zornach has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spider looking to sit in guard and control but Zornach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zornach stopping the sweep attempt from Spider.
Spider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Zornach trying to control but Spider is working from the bottom.
Zornach is pushing down on Spider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spider is fighting to maintain full guard but Zornach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spider gets back to full guard.
Spider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zornach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider is looking for a triangle but Zornach pushes his legs off easily.
Zornach postures up.
Spider has his foot on Zornach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zornach works his way back into a safe position though.
Spider being controlled here, momentarily.
Spider looking for a guillotine here but Zornach defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spider wants to sweep but no luck.
Spider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zornach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zornach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spider is trying to keep Zornach in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quandu Zornach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karlo Spider's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zornach looks to land a combination. Spider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quandu Zornach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Quandu Zornach has been cut.
Nice body punch from Zornach.
Spider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zornach lands a two punch combo.
Zornach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quandu Zornach is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zornach punishes Spider's body with a nice straight punch.
Zornach stuns Spider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The cut above Karlo Spider's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zornach is looking to wear down Spider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spider misses with a combination
and Zornach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zornach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spider misses with the combination.
Spider with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zornach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quandu Zornach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Spider.
Zornach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider swinging wilding here.
Zornach's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zornach duly obliges.
Spider swinging wilding here.
Zornach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spider on the side of the head.
Zornach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Spider with that takedown attempt.
Zornach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zornach stuffs the takedown attempt from Spider. Spider gets slowly back to his feet.
Zornach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zornach misses with a body kick.
Spider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zornach pinned against the cage. Zornach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spider is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zornach is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spider.
Spider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zornach's waist but Zornach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spider off to one side.
Zornach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zornach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zornach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spider.
Spider misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider shoots for a double leg takedown but Zornach sprawls well. He's pushed Spider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zornach.
Spider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zornach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zornach's corner calls for a 1-2. Zornach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spider looking to stall.
Zornach is trying to break free.
Spider is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spider keeps control of Zornach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spider missing with knees to the body.
Come on Spider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zornach smiles and moves away.
Quandu Zornach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zornach throws a right and a left that Spider avoids nicely.
Zornach lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spider backs up against the cage.
Spider misses with a double jab
letting Zornach counter with a right hand.
Karlo Spider's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zornach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Whack! Zornach lands a heavy head kick that drops Spider. The ref tackles Zornach to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Spider was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Quandu Zornach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tavalagi Umaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Umaga's choice of entrance music: Samoan Savage. Matt Edwards has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tavalagi Umaga!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umaga is looking to escape.
Edwards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edwards lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Edwards is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Umaga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Edwards looking for a guillotine from mount but Umaga is having none of it.
Umaga is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Edwards with the ground and pound from mount.
Umaga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edwards working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Umaga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Umaga is trying to stand but he's just given Edwards his back.
Edwards wants to control but Umaga is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Umaga looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Edwards 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.
Umaga looks gassed!
Edwards is looking for the choke from the back position but Umaga is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards has his arm under Umaga's chin here. Game over son! Edwards squeezes tightly and Umaga is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Edwards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy London has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy London!
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, John Flemming!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flemming is fending him off so far but London persists. Nope, Flemming circles away and we're back to standing.
London tries for a takedown but Flemming sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
London decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flemming wants to get back to full guard.
London trying to control the action but Flemming is working from the bottom.
Flemming wants to get back to full guard.
London is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flemming landing a few short strikes.
London is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flemming defends it well.
Flemming is trying to get back to full guard.
Flemming tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flemming closes this distance looking for a takedown but London circles away.
London with a poor takedown
and Flemming counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy London. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flemming wants to control but London is keeping him busy.
Flemming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flemming drops an elbow to the side of London's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London manages to get to full guard.
Flemming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
London is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
London is breathing heavily.
Flemming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flemming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flemming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flemming trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flemming is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flemming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
London wants to sweep but no luck.
London can't keep his opponent in guard - Flemming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flemming lands strikes from half guard.
Flemming lands with a punch from half guard.
Flemming moves into full mount! London won't be happy about that!
Flemming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London is trying desperately to improve position.
London regains half guard.
London works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now London is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flemming wants to sweep but no luck.
London advances position into side control!
London cracks Flemming with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from London are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
London stands up and we're back to a striking position.
London shoots and misses
and Flemming decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in London's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flemming trying to control but London is working from the bottom.
Flemming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as London works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
London keeping full guard, as Flemming tries to pass.
London escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flemming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London keeping moving, preventing Flemming from controlling successfully.
Flemming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flemming throwing strikes but missing.
London is trying to control the position but Flemming postures up.
London is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flemming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flemming trying to control but London is working from the bottom.
London throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Flemming postures up and lands a big shot to London's brow.
Flemming with a nice head shot there.
Flemming connects with a couple of short punches.
Flemming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. London swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flemming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in London's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flemming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
London is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
London looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
London is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flemming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. London swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
London manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Flemming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and London counters with a shoot takedown. Flemming fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
London preventing the sweep.
Flemming controls London momentarily but London frees himself.
London wants to pass the guard but Flemming is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flemming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
London regains full guard. Nicely done.
London looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy London will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
London fails with the takedown
and Flemming counters with a single leg into guard. London didn't expect that.
London working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flemming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flemming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flemming scoring with some ground and pound.
Flemming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. London is keeping the position for now.
London is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
London trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Flemming trying to control the position from guard on top but London is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flemming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flemming stands up over London, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flemming misses with a takedown
and London counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
London prevents Flemming from improving his position.
London works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flemming is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. London locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Flemming is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy London!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halibut's entrance music is Peter You Suck. A fine choice. Dyrdek has chosen Dirty Girl as his entrance music. Rob Dyrdek struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Halibut Halibut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Dyrdek's chin.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Halibut Halibut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halibut scores with a one two! Dyrdek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Halibut misses with a body kick.
Halibut Halibut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyrdek shoots in for a double leg but Halibut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Halibut scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Halibut misses.
Dyrdek shoots for a takedown but Halibut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halibut throws a head kick that misses.
Halibut throws a nice head kick!
Dyrdek is rocked!
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Dyrdek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyrdek is still on wobbly legs! Can Halibut finish him?
Halibut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dyrdek.
Halibut blocks a head kick by Dyrdek.
No luck for Dyrdek with that takedown attempt.
Halibut Halibut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Dyrdek.
Dyrdek looks gassed!
Halibut tries to bum rush Dyrdek with a series of wild strikes but Dyrdek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halibut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyrdek seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halibut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halibut cracks Dyrdek with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dyrdek tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Halibut pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dyrdek is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halibut Halibut!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tigyu Solih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigyu Solih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Cherry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solih closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solih wants a takedown.
Solih lands with a right to the head.
Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Solih won't allow it.
Cherry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cherry tries to land knees in the clinch but Solih avoids the damage to the body.
Solih lands a shot to the body.
Solih lands a shot to the body.
Cherry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solih.
Cherry wants to break free but Solih has control.
Solih digs a right hand into Cherry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cherry's gas tank.
Cherry looks gassed!
Solih drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cherry pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigyu Solih. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solih drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Solih looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cherry is avoiding damage well.
Solih wants to control but Cherry is keeping him busy.
Solih scores with punches from side control.
Solih has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Solih shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cherry's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry wants to stand up but Solih is controlling him.
Solih wants to pass the guard but Cherry is keeping the position.
Solih is in close to Cherry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solih throws and elbow that misses. Cherry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solih's guard. Nice move by Cherry!
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Solih.
Solih striking off his back.
Solih bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cherry's guard.
Solih 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.
Cherry has momentary wrist control but Solih slips an elbow through the middle.
Solih scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solih drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cherry dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry passes Solih's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cherry content to control rather than advance.
Cherry stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cherry!
Cherry tries to clinch there but Solih circles away.
Solih wants to clinch but Cherry slips to the side
and Cherry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Solih has managed to clinch.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Solih has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cherry.
Cherry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cherry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solih tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solih has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cherry missing with knees to the body.
Solih goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cherry prevents it.
Solih lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solih scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solih stands up over Cherry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solih stands up and waves to Cherry to follow him.
Solih forces Cherry back against the cage and clinches.
Solih drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cherry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solih is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solih is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solih lands a body shot.
Solih pulls guard.
Solih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Solih is tightening it up a little... Cherry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cherry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cherry taps out! nice BJJ there by Solih!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tigyu Solih!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pallai Zoltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Bia Bia . Zoltan has chosen Sub Bass Monster - Hol a szeretet? as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pallai Zoltan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoltan avoids the body shot from Dunn.
Dunn looks to land a combination but Zoltan avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Zoltan down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunn!
Zoltan dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn tries to bum rush Zoltan with a series of wild strikes but Zoltan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoltan tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Dunn tries to bum rush Zoltan with a series of wild strikes but Zoltan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunn lands with a right hand.
Zoltan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Dunn crumples to the floor! Zoltan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pallai Zoltan!
Pallai Zoltan is the new featherweight champion!
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