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RF 1: LHW/FW Quarter-Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hermann Goring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Savage Harpsichord kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Predator Burns struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hermann Goring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goring tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goring somewhat.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goring.
Goring shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goring is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burns is trying to stand.
Goring missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goring drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Goring off! Goring jumps back into Burns's guard.
Goring prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goring is posturing up here but Burns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Goring tries to roll out but it's too tight and Goring has to tap! Slick submission there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Solmunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sakke Solmunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solmunen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solmunen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solmunen blocks a head kick by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a big head kick that sends Solmunen tumbling to the mat! Rhodes takes a step backwards and waves Solmunen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Solmunen is rocked!
It looks like Sakke Solmunen has been cut.
Rhodes closes the distance looking for a takedown. Rhodes picks Solmunen up and slams him brutally to the floor. Solmunen is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Randy Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RIZZLA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Power has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with RIZZLA 's chin.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RIZZLA !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power misses with a two punch combination.
closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power is looking to work his way out of this bad position but is controlling him well.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but keeps moving and retains side control.
is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
working away.
Power is trying to buck off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Power throws a nice looking combination but bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around 's waist but gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Power looks gassed!
Power in side control, throwing shots but defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it.
is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Power tries to stand but can't do so whilst controls his leg.
wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
moves into full guard.
Power is looking to stand up but won't let him.
trying to control the position.
Power wanted to stand there but had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
throwing strikes but missing.
in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power keeping moving, preventing from controlling successfully.
Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power is looking for a triangle but pushes his legs off easily.
might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
chips away with some ground and pound.
landing some decent shots from guard.
passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Power throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
prevents Power from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
is working Power over with some ground and pound from side control.
prevents Power from escaping the position.
tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power lands with a nice combination. backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from is defended easily by Power.
Power shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
wants to sweep but no luck.
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 RIZZLA will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power closes the distance and pushes back into the cage.
Power changes levels and goes for a takedown here. fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power is looking to clinch but is avoiding it.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag to the ground. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Power.
No luck for with that takedown attempt.
looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
RIZZLA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power throws a right hand that ducks under and follows up with a left that also avoids with ease.
drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
successfully pulls guard.
controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power stands and steps away. gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power looks to land a combination but avoids it well.
shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for with that takedown attempt.
tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by .
takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power wants a takedown.
Power tries for a takedown. No joy.
jumps guard but Power stands there with around his waist. gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.
is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
wants to sweep but no luck.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power thows a big elbow that misses.
looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Power scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
looking for submissions off his back.
looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power lands with a punch from half guard.
misses with some strikes from the bottom.
looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power escapes and gets back to his feet.
keeps the fight on the outside.
Power wants to clinch.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
RIZZLA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. defends it easily.
Power is looking for a triangle but pushes his legs off easily.
stands up from Power's guard - perhaps looking for a knockout.
Power stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
RIZZLA dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
Power is looking for a takedown up against the cage. gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Power can't break the clinch.
has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power is looking to clinch but is avoiding it.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIZZLA . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. was covering up waiting for the punch and Power finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Power makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from 's guard.
looking for a sweep. Not yet , not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of is proving hard to escape from.
is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Power.
wants to clinch.
shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. gets slowly back to his feet.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Power rushes and presses him up against the cage.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Power fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Power drives through and clinches with against the cage.
goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Power misses.
Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from is defended easily by Power.
Power clinches but breaks the clinch
and counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Power!
looking to isolate an arm here. Power doesn't see it coming and as extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). RIZZLA !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Chaluhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Place for my Head. Chaluhaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shogun song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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214 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Chaluhaa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaluhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaluhaa.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chaluhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that hurts Chaluhaa! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Rogers jumps into full mount!
Chaluhaa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chaluhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Chaluhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Chaluhaa to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Percy Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Cod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bilawar idrees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All I Do Is Win. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as bilawar idrees enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Cod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bilawar idrees!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
idrees shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cod as he jumps to the side.
idrees looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cod is fending him off so far but idrees persists. Nope, Cod circles away and we're back to standing.
idrees shoots in for a takedown but Cod shows good takedown defense.
Manny Cod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bilawar idrees.
Cod looks to land a left hand but idrees moved out of range nicely.
Cod connects with a solid leg kick.
Cod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on idrees if he has to take too many more of those.
idrees looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
idrees takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
idrees avoids the head kick by Cod.
Cod lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like bilawar idrees has been cut.
Cod tries a head kick but it misses.
Cod scores with a leg kick.
Cod thuds his shin into the meat of idrees's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cod throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
idrees takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
idrees walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cod.
An inside leg kick lands from Cod.
Cod throws a nice head kick!
Manny Cod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cod lands a nice looking kick to the body. idrees takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Cod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cod throws a quick head kick that skims the top of idrees's head.
That has opened up bilawar idrees's cut even more.
idrees defending well as Cod loads up on a big left hand.
Cod throws a head kick that idrees semi-blocks.
Cod tries a head kick but it misses.
idrees shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cod pinned against the cage. Cod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cod takes a swing at idrees's ribcage but misses.
Cod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
idrees takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Cod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bilawar idrees's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cod throws a head kick that half lands.
idrees misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cod misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
idrees tries for a takedown but Cod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
idrees sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that idrees can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cod lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cod.
idrees shoots in for a double leg but Cod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Cod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bilawar idrees.
Cod scores with a push kick.
Cod fakes the leg kick and cracks idrees in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cod lands but idrees takes it in his stride.
The cut above bilawar idrees's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
idrees blocks a head kick by Cod.
Cod tries to work over idrees's front leg with a kick but idrees checks it.
idrees has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cod.
idrees closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cod circles away.
idrees ducks under a wild hook from Cod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
idrees fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cod lands a front kick.
Cod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt idrees.
Cod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
idrees looks for a takedown but Cod sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cod.
Cod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by idrees.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Cod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on bilawar idrees's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
idrees shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cod pinned against the cage. Cod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cod misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
idrees fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cod, right into the meat.
A head kick from Cod lands but idrees takes it in his stride.
idrees slips under a jab from Cod.
idrees on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cod. Cod obviously looking to wear him down.
Cod lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
idrees staying out of range there.
Cod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on idrees if he has to take too many more of those.
Cod tries a head kick but it misses.
idrees fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cod avoids it really well and circles away.
Manny Cod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bilawar idrees.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cod lands with a kick to the temple. idrees shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cod thuds his shin into the meat of idrees's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Cod lands but idrees takes it in his stride.
bilawar idrees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
idrees on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cod. Cod obviously looking to wear him down.
idrees shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cod as he jumps to the side.
Cod misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Cod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cod 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Cod!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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216 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels gets a clinch.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters by clinching up.
Turner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner jumps into guard, dragging Daniels to the mat.
Daniels wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Turner wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Turner trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Turner looks gassed!
Daniels tries to stand but Turner is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels throws a lazy head kick
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daniels kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
Daniels takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Daniels forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Turner won't allow it.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmy Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Turner.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Turner jumps guard but Daniels stands there with Turner around his waist. Turner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turner is working Daniels over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants a takedown.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Daniels throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Turner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turner passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner manages to pull guard.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Turner won't let him.
Turner looking to control.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is trying to keep Daniels in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
Daniels is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Turner is taking a breather. Daniels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it.
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daniels!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels taking shots to the head.
Turner won't let Daniels get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Daniels tries to buck Turner off but Turner takes his back!
Turner lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but Turner has full control of the position and if anything, Daniels has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Daniels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Daniels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turner's arms.
Turner cracks Daniels with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Daniels from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A lull in the action here.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Turner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Daniels. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Turner biding his time, controlling Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to control Daniels but Daniels is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Turner is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Daniels has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Turner has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Daniels taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Turner doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Turner!
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FIGHT
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