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VFC 4: Lesner vs Shutter II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Studer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Studer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by let the bodies hit the floor. Frank Richlin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Studer's chin.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Richlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Studer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Studer circles away quickly and effectively.
Richlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Studer.
Studer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Studer somewhat.
Richlin leaves Studer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richlin throws a body punch but Studer moves out of range.
Studer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Studer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Richlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Studer.
Richlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Studer.
Studer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richlin pinned against the cage. Richlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richlin looks to land a combination but Studer avoids it well.
Studer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Studer.
Studer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Studer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richlin sprawls well. Richlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Studer gets slowly back to his feet.
Studer looks gassed!
No joy there for Richlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Richlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Studer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richlin throws a big shot that misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Richlin sends Studer down but not out. Richlin dives into side control looking to finish.
Studer is rocked!
Richlin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Richlin misses with the combination.
Richlin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Studer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Richlin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Richlin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba MPumbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Templer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simba MPumbu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Templer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MPumbu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Allen Templer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templer misses with a takedown
and MPumbu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Templer down! MPumbu is looking to finish but Templer is intelligently defending himself.
Templer is rocked!
MPumbu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Templer, up you get!
MPumbu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templer looks gassed!
Nice combo by MPumbu! Oh, that's hurt him - Templer falls to the canvas and MPumbu follows him into side control.
Templer is still in real trouble! Can MPumbu finish him?
That has opened up Allen Templer's cut even more.
MPumbu stands up.
Templer seems to have recovered his senses.
Templer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by MPumbu. Beautiful body shot.
Templer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MPumbu gets in close and tags Templer with a short punch that almost sends Templer to the mat! Oh Templer is in big trouble! He turns his back on MPumbu, trying to create some distance but MPumbu rushes him, striking wildly and Templer goes down! The referee tackles MPumbu into the ropes to end the fight! MPumbu is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba MPumbu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darwin Winchester!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark prevents Winchester from improving his position.
Stark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Winchester tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emilio Stark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukas Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Keefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keefer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keefer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Kowalski
and Keefer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keefer jabs at Kowalski's body.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Keefer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Keefer drops Kowalski with a left right combo! Keefer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kowalski is rocked!
Keefer cracks Kowalski with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Keefer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kowalski is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Keefer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Keefer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Le has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redondo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Le's guard.
Redondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redondo is controlling him.
Redondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redondo passes Le's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redondo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redondo trying to pass the guard but Le defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo decides to return to a standing position.
Le doesn't manage to clinch there - Redondo circles away.
Redondo shoots in looking for a takedown. Le tries to sprawl out of it but Redondo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Le manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Le looks to clinch
and Redondo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Le!
Le is desperately trying to improve his position but Redondo has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le is breathing heavily.
Redondo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le and Redondo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Redondo has hold of Le's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Le tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Redondo cranks the arm and Le screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Le, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kelvin Redondo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uber Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder's entrance music is Guerrilla Radio. A fine choice. Mark Pain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Pounder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Pain!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder misses with a looping right.
Pain tries to clinch up
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain shoots and misses
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pounder as he avoids it easily.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounder has managed to clinch.
Pounder lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pounder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pounder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pounder blocks a body shot from Pain.
A short right from Pounder on the inside.
Pounder lands a nice uppercut.
Pounder has Pain pushed against the ropes.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uber Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pain.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pounder smiles and moves away.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Pounder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Pounder.
Pain throws a combination that misses
letting Pounder counter with a right hand.
Pounder throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pain stumbling backwards into the ropes! Pain bounces back off the ropes towards Pounder, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pounder lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pounder celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uber Pounder!
Uber Pounder retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Shutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lesner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Shutter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner throws a series of punches but Shutter avoids them all with ease.
Shutter throws a right and a left that Lesner avoids nicely.
Shutter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Lesner misses its intended target.
Shutter throws a series of punches but Lesner avoids them all with ease.
Lesner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Lesner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liam Lesner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Liam Lesner has been cut.
Jab by Shutter.
Shutter misses with a hook. Lesner ducked under it nicely.
Lesner slips a jab and a cross from Shutter.
Shutter throws an overhand right that drops Lesner like a sack of potatoes! Shutter dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Shutter!
Billy Shutter is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djimon Mahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mahama throwing strikes but missing.
Rockefeller working for a triangle but Mahama defends it easily.
Rockefeller is looking for a triangle but Mahama pushes his legs off easily.
Mahama preventing the sweep.
Mahama wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockefeller is on top in guard.
Rockefeller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockefeller swings around for an armbar but Mahama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockefeller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahama defends it easily.
Rockefeller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahama wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Mahama tries to stand but Rockefeller is controlling from the bottom.
Rockefeller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockefeller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahama defends it easily.
Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockefeller is on top in guard.
Rockefeller passes Mahama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mahama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahama.
Rockefeller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rockefeller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rockefeller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Mahama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahama is breathing heavily.
Mahama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahama keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller pushes down on Mahama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mahama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockefeller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rockefeller has isolated one of Mahama's arms. Mahama looking to fight him off but Rockefeller twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Razor Rockefeller!
Razor Rockefeller is the new lightweight champion!
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