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Syn' 52: Welcome To Paradise PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Minimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Uliramokikiroee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Uliramokikiroee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asaki Minimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Uliramokikiroee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uliramokikiroee stuffs the takedown attempt from Minimoto. Minimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Uliramokikiroee throws a nice looking combination but Minimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crack! A monster head kick from Uliramokikiroee and Minimoto falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Uliramokikiroee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vince Uliramokikiroee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Phillips!
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, Dennis Willwerth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Willwerth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Willwerth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Willwerth drops Phillips with a beautiful combination! Phillips stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Willwerth is looking for the KO!
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips misses with a combination
and Willwerth scores with a counter punch that sends Phillips to the canvas! Willwerth smells blood - he's punishing Phillips with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Phillips has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Willwerth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scaredy McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mein Herz Brennt. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scaredy McScared!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wiltsie is looking to land body kicks.
Wiltsie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McScared uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiltsie.
Scaredy McScared seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie throws a series of punches but McScared moves out of range.
Wiltsie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McScared has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wiltsie is working away from the top position though.
Wiltsie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScared's head.
McScared is defending against the submission attempts here by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiltsie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McScared does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McScared looking for submissions off his back.
McScared wants to improve his position but Wiltsie is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McScared slips under a jab from Wiltsie.
McScared fails with the takedown
and Wiltsie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McScared's guard now.
Wiltsie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wiltsie wants to control from the top but McScared keeps moving.
Wiltsie slips nicely into half guard.
Wiltsie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wiltsie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McScared is refusing to be controlled, as Wiltsie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared is trying to get back to full guard.
McScared on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McScared wants to get back to his feet.
Wiltsie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McScared is just riding it out for now. Wiltsie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McScared is pressing down on Wiltsie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wiltsie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McScared is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McScared has escaped and now he's on top!
Wiltsie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McScared 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.
McScared wants to control from the top but Wiltsie keeps moving.
Wiltsie pushes McScared off and scrambles back to his feet.
McScared tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wiltsie counters with a nice uppercut.
McScared has his takedown stuffed
and Wiltsie counters with a nice uppercut.
McScared looks gassed!
McScared misses with a takedown
and Wiltsie counters with a one-two to the body.
McScared is rocked!
Robert Wiltsie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scaredy McScared.
Wiltsie Rushes McScared and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! McScared is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wiltsie Piles on the pressure and McScared crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Wiltsie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta. This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn loads up on a big right hand but Ovechkin slips the punch.
Ovechkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovechkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like DJ Benn has been cut.
Ovechkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ovechkin.
Benn lands an overhand right.
Ovechkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn moves away.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ovechkin as he jumps to the side.
Ovechkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benn backs up against the cage.
Benn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn leaves his chin hanging out and Ovechkin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Benn crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Ovechkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Kirppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long comes to the cage accompanied by Hallowed Ground - WASP. The key to victory for Steve Long has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Long!
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, Mika Kirppu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirppu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirppu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Long misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kirppu misses.
Kirppu rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirppu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirppu.
A body shot lands from Kirppu.
Kirppu avoids the elbow strike from Long, against the cage.
Kirppu swings wildly with an uppercut but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Kirppu works on Long's body with a couple of short punches.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kirppu shrugs off.
Kirppu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Long throws an elbow but misses.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirppu avoids the damage to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kirppu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kirppu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longs head.
A shot in the inside from Long.
Kirppu stalling against the cage.
Long trying to land knees to the body.
Kirppu taking a breather.
Long goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirppu prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirppu.
Long drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Long is breathing heavily.
Kirppu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirppu has Long pressed against the cage.
Kirppu avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
Kirppu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kirppu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kirppu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kirppu as the two fighters clinch.
Long lands an elbow just above Kirppu 's eye.
Long missing with knees to the body.
Kirppu scores with a hook to the body.
Kirppu leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirppu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kirppu scores with a hook to the body.
Kirppu stalling against the cage.
Kirppu digs a right hand underneath Long's ribcage. Long let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirppu controlling the action here for a moment.
Long wants to stall.
Kirppu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Long is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirppu misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long scores a nice knee to the body.
Kirppu tries a body shot but Long blocks it.
Kirppu misses with a punch on the inside.
Long lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirppu.
Kirppu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Long digs a right hand underneath Kirppu's ribcage. Kirppu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirppu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Long.
Kirppu jumps guard but Long stands there with Kirppu around his waist. Kirppu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Long.
Kirppu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Kirppu managing to block the knees to the body from Long.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Long.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Long.
Long misses with an elbow over the top.
Kirppu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Long tries to land a knee to the head but Kirppu blocks with his arms.
Kirppu avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
Long unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kirppu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Long missing with knees to the body.
Kirppu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Long trying to land knees to the body.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kirppu shrugs off.
Kirppu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirppu.
Kirppu tries to throw a body punch but Long avoids it by throwing Kirppu back against the cage.
Long looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirppu tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Long.
Long lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirppu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirppu avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
Kirppu avoids the elbow strike from Long, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Long.
Long is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirppu managing to block the knees to the body from Long.
Long misses with an elbow over the top.
Long misses with a knee strike.
Long throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Long blocks a body shot from Kirppu.
Kirppu trying to stall but Long improves his position.
Long turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kirppu is trying to improve his position.
Kirppu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Long is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kirppu is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirppu is defending against the submission attempts here by Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirppu trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Kirppu is defending against the submission attempts here by Long.
Kirppu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Long's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Long's back!
Long breaks Kirppu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirppu keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Kirppu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirppu dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mika Kirppu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Long tries to score with a low kick but Kirppu moves his leg out of the way.
Kirppu tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Kirppu swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Long attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kirppu misses with a double jab.
Steve Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirppu.
Long lands with a nice combination. Kirppu backs away looking to recover.
Steve Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long throws a low kick, looking for Kirppu's leg but Kirppu calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirppu moves out of range as Long strikes.
Long finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirppu tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Good work by Kirppu as he checks the leg kick.
Long throws a leg kick but Kirppu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long wants to clinch up but Kirppu keeps it at a distance.
Long lands with a slapping head kick.
Kirppu digs a good body shot into Long's ribs.
Kirppu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kirppu is rocked!
It looks like Mika Kirppu has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirppu is holding his hands too far apart here. Long throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kirppu is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Long!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Bassey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Boyce is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer Bassey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Boyce!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyce throws a nice looking combination but Bassey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bassey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyce misses with a double jab.
Bassey throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Boyce to counter with a crisp jab.
Tommy Boyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bassey is rocked!
Bassey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Bassey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyce cracks Bassey with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bassey tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Boyce pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bassey is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Boyce!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grind Em Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grind Em Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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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, Blake Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grind Em Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Blake Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grind Em Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Howard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howard gets back to half guard.
Howard manages to get to full guard.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is sitting in close to Howard's body. Howard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Howard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blake Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrett Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Gauthier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greene wants to land a leg kick but Gauthier is out of range.
Greene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gauthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greene is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Greene extends the arm and Gauthier is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garrett Greene!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mussolini's entrance music is You gonna git bombed. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bogan's choice of entrance music: Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3. San Lucas Mussolini has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulk Bogan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini ducks under a wild hook from Bogan.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that Bogan avoids nicely.
Bogan tries to clinch up.
Bogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Mussolini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogan cracks Mussolini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mussolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mussolini struggling a bit here.
Bogan cracks Mussolini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bogan lands some shots froms side control.
Mussolini tries to improve position but can't.
Bogan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
Bogan grinds an elbow into Mussolini's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogan is chipping away with strikes.
Mussolini is rocked!
Bogan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Mussolini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan cracks Mussolini with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bogan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mussolini is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Grandmasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Lukens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Grandmasion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandmasion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grandmasion misses with a double jab.
Grandmasion swings for the body but Lukens moves out of range.
Lukens moves into range and clinches up with Grandmasion.
Grandmasion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lukens lands a nice knee to the body.
Lukens tries to land knees in the clinch but Grandmasion avoids the damage to the body.
Grandmasion managing to block the knees to the body from Lukens.
Grandmasion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lukens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lukens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lukens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grandmasion.
Lukens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grandmasion blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens trying to land knees to the body.
Lukens trying to land knees to the body.
Grandmasion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lukens wants a takedown but no success here.
Grandmasion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grandmasion blocks an elbow strike from Lukens.
Lukens misses with an elbow strike.
Lukens stalls.
Lukens is looking to control Grandmasion's arms but Grandmasion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lukens has his back to the cage.
Lukens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lukens'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.
Lukens crunches a lovely knee into Grandmasion's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lukens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grandmasion smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Lukens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukens moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion misses with the combination.
Grandmasion keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Francois Grandmasion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Grandmasion does no damage.
Lukens throws a chopping leg kick but Grandmasion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lukens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grandmasion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grandmasion misses with a series of wild punches.
Grandmasion fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grandmasion misses with a low kick.
Lukens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grandmasion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grandmasion scores with a nice right hand.
Grandmasion cracks Lukens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lukens is rocked!
Lukens tries to clinch up but Grandmasion circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Lukens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grandmasion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grandmasion throws a monster overhand right that drops Lukens! Grandmasion follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Grandmasion!
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