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Syn' 78: Peace Of Mind PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Easy Action. Dennis Willwerth had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Willwerth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Saeba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saeba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Willwerth is looking to clinch.
Willwerth misses with a series of wild punches.
Willwerth lands an overhand right.
Saeba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Willwerth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saeba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Willwerth throws a nice looking combination but Saeba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willwerth shoots in and bounces Saeba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willwerth trying to control but Saeba is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba looking for a sweep. Not yet Saeba, not yet.
Saeba trying to keep a closed guard but Willwerth is proving a slippery customer.
Saeba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saeba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willwerth is one step ahead there.
Saeba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willwerth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two 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.
Willwerth wants to control from the top but Saeba keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Willwerth moves out of range of the body kick.
Willwerth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Willwerth misses with a hook.
Willwerth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saeba.
Willwerth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saeba is in a horrible position here. Willwerth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saeba tries to hold on but Willwerth pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba is looking to improve his position but Willwerth isn't that keen on the idea.
Willwerth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saeba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saeba and Willwerth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saeba is not content to let Willwerth control the position.
Saeba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saeba wants to improve his position but Willwerth is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saeba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saeba keeping moving, preventing Willwerth from controlling successfully.
Willwerth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saeba wants to sweep but no luck.
Willwerth trying to control but Saeba is working from the bottom.
Saeba pulls Willwerth in close to his closed guard and prevents Willwerth from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masato Saeba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saeba misses with a straight right.
Saeba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Willwerth to counter with a crisp jab.
Willwerth throws a right hand that Saeba ducks under and follows up with a left that Saeba also avoids with ease.
Willwerth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saeba but Saeba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saeba slips a jab from Willwerth.
Dennis Willwerth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saeba works the jab nicely.
Saeba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willwerth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saeba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba checks a low kick from Willwerth.
Willwerth defending well as Saeba loads up on a big left hand.
Saeba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Willwerth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willwerth staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Willwerth misses.
Willwerth thuds his shin into the meat of Saeba's side.
Willwerth tries to clinch but Saeba is having none of it.
Saeba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saeba there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Willwerth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saeba slips a straight right by Willwerth.
Willwerth shoots in for a takedown but Saeba shows good takedown defense.
Saeba throws a big shot that misses.
Willwerth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willwerth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saeba throws a combination that misses
and Willwerth counters with a thumping low kick.
Saeba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saeba blocks a jab.
A jab from Willwerth misses.
Saeba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willwerth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth blocks a jab.
Willwerth throws a head kick that misses.
Saeba throws a combination that misses
and Willwerth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saeba misses with a low kick.
Willwerth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dennis Willwerth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saeba throws a sloppy head kick and Willwerth moves out of range easily.
Saeba slips a jab and a cross from Willwerth.
Willwerth misses with a straight right.
Saeba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Willwerth throws a lazy head kick
and Saeba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis Willwerth is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saeba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saeba is not content to let Willwerth control the position.
Willwerth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saeba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Willwerth working away.
Saeba tries to bench press Willwerth off him but Willwerth keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Willwerth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Willwerth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Willwerth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Willwerth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saeba is fending him off so far but Willwerth persists. Nope, Saeba circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willwerth.
Willwerth cracks Saeba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Saeba as Willwerth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Willwerth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saeba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willwerth missing with a left hand there. Saeba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Saeba.
Saeba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willwerth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saeba but Saeba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willwerth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saeba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saeba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willwerth.
Saeba misses with the combination.
Willwerth cracks Saeba with a good jab.
Willwerth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth throws a front kick aimed at Saeba's knee but Saeba avoids it well.
Willwerth misses with the combination.
Saeba misses with a low kick.
Saeba misses with a looping left.
Willwerth connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Saeba as Willwerth shoots in.
Willwerth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saeba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saeba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willwerth is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba throws a sloppy head kick
so Willwerth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Willwerth won't allow Saeba to sweep him here.
Saeba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willwerth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saeba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saeba keeping moving, preventing Willwerth from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saeba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willwerth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saeba taking a bit of punishment here - Willwerth scoring with strikes.
Willwerth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willwerth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saeba to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Willwerth.
I think Willwerth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Dennis Willwerth!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dennis Willwerth!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Dennis Willwerth!
Dennis Willwerth wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boyce might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bert & Ernie - Ante Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dickson's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson dodges the punch combination from Boyce.
Dickson staying out of range there.
Boyce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyce.
Boyce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyce throws a front kick aimed at Dickson's knee but Dickson avoids it well.
Dickson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyce is looking to clinch.
Boyce misses with a straight right.
Boyce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Boyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dickson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyce doesn't seem phased though.
Dickson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dickson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickson.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickson is just out of range.
Boyce throws a body punch but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson looks to land a left hand but Boyce moved out of range nicely.
Boyce misses with a double jab.
Boyce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyce is breathing heavily.
Nice combo by Dickson! Oh, that's hurt him - Boyce falls to the canvas and Dickson follows him into side control.
It looks like Tommy Boyce has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson working the ground and pound.
Boyce is rocked!
Dickson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyce tries to clinch up but Dickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickson drops Boyce with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boyce! Dickson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Gabriel Dickson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock you Out. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Salazar!
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, Ground Pound!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Pound.
Salazar connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Ground Pound has been cut.
Salazar stuffs the takedown.
Salazar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pound gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pound decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pound swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Pound has managed to clinch.
Salazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pound has him pressed against the cage.
Pound is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Pound keeps him there for the moment.
Pound breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar fails with the takedown.
Pound has closed the distance and engaged Salazar in a clinch.
Salazar can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar tries to land a leg kick but Pound saw it coming and moves away.
Salazar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salazar scores with a three punch combo!
Pound gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salazar is trying to break the clinch but Pound has him pressed against the cage.
Pound keeps control of Salazar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pound prevents Salazar from breaking the clinch.
Pound lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salazar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pound goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
Juan Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Pound.
Salazar wants to break free but Pound has control.
Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pounds head.
Salazar avoiding damage as Pound throws knees to the body.
Pound landing knees to the body.
Salazar decides to pull guard.
Salazar working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pound escapes and throws Salazar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pound lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar is not content to let Pound control the position.
Pound is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salazar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salazar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salazar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Salazar struggling a bit here.
Pound looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound working the head with strikes.
Pound decides to stand back up. Pound steps back and let's Salazar get back to his feet.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pound fails with a takedown attempt.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
Pound tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range.
Pound on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pound forces Salazar back against the cage and clinches.
Salazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Pound has double underhooks.
Pound successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pound throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salazar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Pound wants to stand up but Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pound kicks Salazar off and gets to his feet.
Salazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Salazar misses.
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
Salazar misses with a looping left.
Pound clinches up against the cage.
Pound tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Juan Salazar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ground Pound's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pound avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt
and Pound counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Salazar's guard now.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pound trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar is working an open guard so Pound takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pound shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salazar as he jumps to the side.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pound can't escape the position.
Pound defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salazar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pound regains half guard.
Salazar working over Pound with some ground and pound. Pound looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar moves nicely into side control.
Pound is looking for a sweep.
Salazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pound is looking to reverse the position.
Salazar is trying to get an arm triangle but Pound is defending well.
Pound striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pound manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salazar's best efforts.
Pound is looking for a sweep. Salazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pound to get to his feet.
Salazar misses with a low kick.
Pound staying out of range there.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
Pound drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salazar working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily.
Salazar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pound has picked Salazar up and slammed him! Salazar can't keep hold of the triangle and Pound manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking for a sweep but Pound has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pound blocks Salazar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ground Pound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pound scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pound prevents Salazar from getting the reversal.
Pound landing strikes from the mount and Salazar is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar tries to reverse the position but Pound maintains control.
Pound landing strikes from the mount and Salazar is in trouble!
Salazar is bucking up trying to escape but Pound cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salazar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salazar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salazar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salazar preventing the sweep.
Salazar landing some decent shots from guard.
Pound scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pound counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pound.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet but Pound is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pound advances position into side control!
Salazar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound landing some decent shots from guard.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Pound from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pound showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ground Pound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Salazar lands with a right hand.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pound moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salazar.
Pound tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Pound, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Pound against the cage but Pound circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pound gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pound lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Juan Salazar has been cut.
Pound lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salazar taking some punishment here, with Pound in his half guard.
Pound is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pound takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
Pound frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salazar is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salazar is surviving well by controlling Pound's body position as best he can.
Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salazar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pound lands with a punch from half guard.
Pound prevents Salazar from improving his position.
Pound is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salazar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.
Salazar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salazar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pound pulls his head out easily.
Salazar is staying active underneath Pound, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pound uses his free foot to push down on Salazar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salazar.
Salazar can't escape the position.
Salazar is working hard here to advance position.
Pound pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pound working Salazar over with strikes here.
Salazar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pound lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound landing strikes from the mount.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pound cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Salazar is working to get back to half guard.
Pound looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pound lands a heavy elbow.
Pound putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salazar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pound lands a big elbow.
Pound misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Salazar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pound pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pound is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salazar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pound working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pound with the ground and pound from mount.
Pound thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Salazar is trying desperately to improve position.
Pound dominating with strikes here.
Salazar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pound. What's that going to do exactly?
Salazar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pound 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ground Pound!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ground Pound!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ground Pound!
Ground Pound wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jrock Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Nation Army. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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198 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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrock Mandela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Wilkes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkes dips to his left and cracks Mandela with an uppercut!
It looks like Jrock Mandela has been cut.
Mandela fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandela tries to clinch up.
Mandela instigates a clinch.
Wilkes lands an elbow inside.
Wilkes scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilkes breaks from the clinch.
Wilkes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandela circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mandela counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilkes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mandela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkes pushes Mandela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mandela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilkes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mandela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkes keeps working.
Mandela lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mandela 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilkes is avoiding damage well.
Mandela decides to stand back up.
Wilkes rushes Mandela and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkes manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Wilkes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodney Wilkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandela is breathing heavily.
Wilkes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilkes is looking to stand up but Mandela isn't so interested in that idea.
Mandela slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkes wants to get back to his feet.
Mandela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilkes sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilkes is trying to stand up here but Mandela is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandela stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wilkes to get to his feet.
Wilkes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilkes scores with a spinning back kick!
Wilkes clinches up with Mandela and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilkes lands a knee to the head.
Wilkes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandela has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilkes looking to throw knees to the head but Mandela is blocking nicely.
Wilkes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkes can't break the clinch.
Wilkes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilkes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mandela tries for a takedown but Wilkes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jrock Mandela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mandela's face.
Mandela is trying to break the clinch but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
Mandela throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilkes misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkes wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandela.
Mandela avoiding damage as Wilkes throws knees to the body.
Mandela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mandela breaks from the clinch.
Wilkes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandela circles away.
Wilkes keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkes keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkes looks to clinch
and Mandela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkes won't be happy with that.
Wilkes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela decides to stand back up.
Wilkes moves into the clinch.
Mandela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkes has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkes.
Mandela tries to break the clinch but Wilkes is controlling the position.
Wilkes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilkes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mandela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mandela can't break the clinch.
Mandela fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkes scores with a knee to the head.
Mandela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkes throws a low kick, looking for Mandela's leg but Mandela calmly moves out of range.
Mandela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrock Mandela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jrock Mandela's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilkes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mandela counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilkes wants to get back to his feet but Mandela drags him back down.
Mandela decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mandela closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilkes counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mandela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilkes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandela tries to control but Wilkes wriggling away.
Wilkes is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Wilkes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandela trying to control but Wilkes is having none of it.
Wilkes is bucking up trying to escape but Mandela cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mandela won't let Wilkes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mandela lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mandela scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mandela cracks Wilkes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jrock Mandela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilkes tries to buck Mandela off but Mandela takes his back!
Mandela is punishing Wilkes with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wilkes is trying to stand back up.
Wilkes is trying to defend against the choke here but Mandela has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mandela Tightens the hold and Wilkes taps out furiously! Mandela displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jrock Mandela!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenny Klorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klorian comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Kong - Mauro Picotto. Fenny Klorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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162 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenny Klorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klorian misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lukens.
Klorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klorian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lukens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klorian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lukens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lukens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fenny Klorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klorian is looking to clinch but Lukens is avoiding it.
Lukens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klorian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lukens wants to control but Klorian is keeping him busy.
Klorian is trying to control Lukens's posture but Lukens avoids it.
Lukens tries for a kimura but Klorian is defending well.
Lukens is looking to take a break and control but Klorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukens controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klorian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klorian is trying to get back to half guard.
Klorian is not content to let Lukens control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lukens rushes Klorian and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klorian.
Klorian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klorian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lukens backwards.
Klorian tries to land knees in the clinch but Lukens avoids the damage to the body.
Klorian tries to stall but Lukens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klorian pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klorian looking to control.
Klorian keeping moving, preventing Lukens from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klorian working for a triangle but Lukens defends it easily.
Klorian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lukens wants to control from the top but Klorian keeps moving.
Klorian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lukens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Klorian is tightening it up a little... Lukens has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lukens reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lukens taps out! nice BJJ there by Klorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fenny Klorian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mackie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
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, Chris Mackie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackie looks for a takedown but Corncrab sprawls well.
Corncrab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mackie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corncrab throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corncrab.
Mackie looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mackie shoots in but no luck this time.
Corncrab throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanley Corncrab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mackie.
Corncrab tries a head kick but it misses.
Corncrab scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corncrab lands a high kick to the side of Mackie's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Corncrab dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Chris Mackie has been cut.
Corncrab content to stall in guard here.
Corncrab is in close to Mackie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corncrab sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corncrab with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab stands and throws Mackie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corncrab is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mackie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Corncrab takes a little break here. Mackie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mackie is not content to let Corncrab control the position.
Corncrab 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.
You can see the frustration on Mackie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mackie is trying to improve his position.
Mackie taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackie is looking for a sweep.
Mackie can't do much from the bottom here.
Corncrab lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corncrab tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mackie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corncrab landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Corncrab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mackie wants to control from the top but Corncrab keeps moving.
Corncrab manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corncrab lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab wants to control the pace but Mackie is squirming around nicely.
Corncrab lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corncrab is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Corncrab breaks from Mackie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corncrab sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corncrab working Mackie over with strikes here.
Corncrab cracks Mackie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Corncrab prevents Mackie from getting the reversal.
Mackie wants to hold on but Corncrab pushes him away.
Corncrab postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mackie looks a forlorn figure.
Mackie is bucking up trying to escape but Corncrab cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mackie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab lands with some strikes.
Corncrab connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corncrab scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Corncrab lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Corncrab looking to control but Mackie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corncrab landing shots from mount.
Corncrab looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Corncrab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corncrab controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackie working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Corncrab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Mackie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corncrab rushes Mackie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corncrab landing knees to the head.
Mackie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corncrab smiles and moves away.
Stanley Corncrab is winning the standup battle so far.
Mackie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mackie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corncrab counters with a head kick that drops Mackie!
Mackie is rocked!
Corncrab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mackie can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackie is still in real trouble! Can Corncrab finish him?
Mackie is trying to keep Corncrab in close.
Mackie seems to have recovered his senses.
Corncrab looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corncrab lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corncrab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corncrab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corncrab cracks Mackie with a solid left hand.
Mackie is breathing heavily.
Mackie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corncrab controls the pace.
Mackie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Corncrab wants to control from the top but Mackie keeps moving.
Corncrab passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corncrab landing a few strikes.
Corncrab has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Corncrab in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab looking to control but Mackie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corncrab landing strikes from the mount and Mackie is in trouble!
Mackie is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.
Corncrab content just to control the position here.
Corncrab looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mackie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mackie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corncrab connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Corncrab lands a big elbow.
Corncrab trying to control but Mackie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab lands with some strikes.
Corncrab with good strikes from the mount here!
Corncrab lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mackie hang on?
Stanley Corncrab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackie is bucking up trying to escape but Corncrab cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mackie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mackie wants to hold on but Corncrab pushes him away.
Corncrab working for a submission but Mackie is keeping him at bay.
Mackie tries to reverse the position but Corncrab maintains control.
Corncrab lands a big shot there that rocks Mackie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackie gets back to half guard.
Mackie wants to control but Corncrab passes into side.
Mackie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Corncrab wants to control but Mackie is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corncrab in particular looking to stall.
Corncrab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mackie defending well though.
Mackie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corncrab is trying for a kimura here. Mackie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Corncrab wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Corncrab!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lachance (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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272 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
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, Tim Lachance!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Lachance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Tim Lachance has been cut.
Murphy throws a body punch but Lachance moves out of range.
Lachance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Lachance's shoulder, as Lachance tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lachance circles away quickly and effectively.
Lachance fails with the takedown.
Lachance ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lachance - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward A Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jus Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Adagio For Strings. Money is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Let The Dogs Out. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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149 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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23
158 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Torres!
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, Jus Money!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Money is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Money lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Money avoids the damage to the body.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Money's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torres just misses with a elbow thrown towards Money's brow.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Money blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Money blocks it with crossed arms.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torres connects with a knee to the head.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Money managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Kid Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Money has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Money is blocking nicely.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Money drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Money is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Torres.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money blocks the elbow strike.
Money can't get the takedown.
Money managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Torres lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres landing knees to the body.
Money avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Money dodges an elbow strike from Torres.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Money has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Money's face.
Torres throws an elbow that misses.
Money is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Money tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Money drops back down to his feet.
Money wants the takedown. Torres is fighting it off but Money persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torres's guard against the cage.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Money drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Money gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is really struggling to control Money but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Money drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Money shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Money was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres tries to hold on but Money pushes him away.
Money won't let Torres get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Money goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Torres is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torres wants to get up but he can't break Money's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Jus Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Kid Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Money fails to land the takedown.
Torres is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Torres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Money shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Torres lands a front kick.
Kid Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money is breathing heavily.
Torres throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kid Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
Money takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torres.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Torres scores a nice knee to the body.
Torres is struggling to control the position.
Torres landing knees to the body.
Money on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torres pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Money blocks it with crossed arms.
Money has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Money lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torres gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Money wants a takedown.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Money blocks an elbow strike from Torres.
Torres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Money.
Money tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Money tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Money has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Money is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Money is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Money stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Money seems to be looking for submissions.
Money is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.
Money is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres is pressing down on Money's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Money has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Money's head.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Money.
Money shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Money shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kid Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Horrible takedown by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres which made him look bad.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torres throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Torres lands a nice looking body kick.
Torres instigates a clinch.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torres lands a knee to the head.
Torres taking a breather.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres lands an elbow inside that Money shrugs off.
Money jumps guard but Torres stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Money managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Money blocks it with crossed arms.
Money goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Money wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Money looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Money thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Money is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres tries to escape but Money is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Money wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Torres tries to bench press Money off him but Money keeps the position.
Torres wants to control but Money postures up.
Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Money tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Money is looking for a kimura here.
Money is looking for a kimura here.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Money has control of the leg.
Money is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Money.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kid Torres.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Kid Torres!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kid Torres!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kid Torres!
Kid Torres wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Imanari's choice of entrance music: Era - Ameno. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari tries for a takedown but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cherry scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Shinya Imanari has been cut.
Imanari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Imanari tries for a takedown but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cherry. No joy for Imanari on that attempt.
Pete Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Imanari.
Cherry misses with the combination.
Cherry keeps the fight on the outside.
Cherry works over Imanari's head and body with a nice combination.
Cherry punishes Imanari's body with a nice straight punch.
Cherry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cherry throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari slips under a jab from Cherry.
Cherry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imanari tries to clinch up.
Imanari is looking to clinch but Cherry is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Cherry.
Cherry scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Cherry finds it's target.
Cherry lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Imanari with that takedown attempt.
Cherry tries to bum rush Imanari with a series of wild strikes but Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cherry lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imanari takes one on the button.
Cherry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cherry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cherry.
Jab, jab by Cherry - just one landing.
Horrible takedown by Imanari or perhaps it was just good defense by Cherry which made him look bad.
Cherry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Shinya Imanari's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imanari. Imanari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imanari tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Imanari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cherry's waist but Cherry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Imanari off to one side.
Cherry jabs Imanari right on the nose. Imanari blinks but takes it well.
Imanari is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cherry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Imanari.
Cherry lands with a straight right. Imanari didn't see that one coming.
Cherry works over Imanari's head and body with a nice combination.
Cherry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Cherry misses its intended target.
Cherry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cherry showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cherry is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imanari keeping hold of Cherry's head, controlling as best he can.
Imanari trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Cherry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Imanari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Imanari trying to control but Cherry postures up.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry controlling the pace.
Cherry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Imanari tries to roll over but Cherry keeps him under control.
Cherry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari is not content to let Cherry control the position.
It looks like Cherry is going to stand back up.
Cherry wants to stand up but Imanari manages to regain full guard.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Imanari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cherry shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanari sprawls well. He's pushed Cherry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Imanari has his takedown stuffed
and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry misses with a few strikes there.
Cherry misses with a two punch combination.
Imanari misses with a takedown attempt
and Cherry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Imanari defending well as Cherry loads up on a big left hand.
Pete Cherry is winning the standup battle so far.
Imanari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cherry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cherry.
Pete Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Imanari.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari has control of Cherry's left arm, preventing Cherry from doing any damage.
Cherry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cherry won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Cherry forces his way into half guard.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Cherry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Imanari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cherry misses with a two punch combination.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cherry trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cherry passes into half guard.
Imanari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cherry is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Imanari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Imanari closes the distance but Cherry moves to the side
and Cherry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imanari has his takedown stuffed
and Cherry counters with a straight right hand.
Imanari with a poor takedown
and Cherry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Imanari thinking.
Cherry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cherry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Imanari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cherry counter with a right hand.
Pete Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Imanari.
Imanari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cherry lands a body shot.
Cherry lands an overhand right.
Cherry tests Imanari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cherry throws a series of strikes that have Imanari backpedaling.
Cherry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cherry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imanari can do to turn this around?
Imanari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cherry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imanari's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari pulls Cherry in close to his closed guard and prevents Cherry from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Shinya Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Cherry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cherry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Pete Cherry!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Pete Cherry!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Pete Cherry!
Pete Cherry wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fidel Puno enters the cage!
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24
273 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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24
273 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fidel Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
A left and a right from Puno both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Barack Lesnar has been cut.
Puno is looking to slow Lesnar down with leg kicks.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Puno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Barack Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar cracks Puno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
Puno misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
Lesnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar'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.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Puno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Puno scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barack Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Puno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fidel Puno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Fidel Puno has been cut.
Lesnar misses with a body punch
and Puno counters with a good low kick that Lesnar was not able to check.
Puno thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Barack Lesnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puno defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses the body punch
and Lesnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Lesnar connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Puno throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Lesnar misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno fails with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Puno is predictable there
and Lesnar counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lesnar.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Puno misses with a head kick.
Lesnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Puno off the cage and back into rage.
Lesnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lesnar checks it well.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Lesnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Puno.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Puno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Puno.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Lesnar lands with a cross.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Fidel Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar blocks a leg kick.
Puno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Lesnar clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Puno cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Puno.
Puno throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar moves out of range as Puno strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnar slips a jab from Puno.
Puno throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Puno misses with a double jab
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Fidel Puno's cut even more.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Puno.
Puno tries to land a body kick
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puno walks into a left hand.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puno tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Puno moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeez, Barack Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barack Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fidel Puno!
Fidel Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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