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400:Mendoza Matches 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Butterworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butterworth moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Butterworth.
Butterworth trying to land knees to the body.
Butterworth decides to pull guard.
Butterworth 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.
Butterworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butterworth is on top in guard.
Butterworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Butterworth prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Butterworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butterworth drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Butterworth off! Butterworth jumps back into Thompson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Butterworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Butterworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butterworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Butterworth landing a few strikes.
Butterworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butterworth is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth advances to mount.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butterworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson looks gassed!
Butterworth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Butterworth controlling the pace for now.
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.
Butterworth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Butterworth lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Butterworth's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butterworth misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Butterworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butterworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thompson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butterworth wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Butterworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Butterworth is controlling him
Butterworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butterworth is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Butterworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butterworth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Butterworth wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
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.
Butterworth moves nicely into side control.
Butterworth takes a little break here. Thompson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Butterworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butterworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth is working to tighten is grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Butterworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Butterworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Butterworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Banana Split (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Banana Split!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurricane pushes Split up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurricane pulls guard.
Hurricane controlling the position.
Hurricane 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.
Split postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hurricane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Split, into his guard.
Hurricane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Split escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurricane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Hurricane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hurricane wants to control from the top but Split keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piston Hurricane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Split closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurricane to the mat! Hurricane manages to get full guard.
Hurricane has control of Split's left arm, preventing Split from doing any damage.
Split won't allow Hurricane to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hurricane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hurricane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hurricane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurricane is pulling down on Split's head. It's preventing any offense from Split, at least for the moment.
Hurricane 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Piston Hurricane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Split. Those never looked like landing.
Hurricane 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.
Split is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurricane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurricane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Split swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Split is looking to stand up but Hurricane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Split is breathing heavily.
Hurricane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hurricane in particular looking to stall.
Hurricane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane dominated that round.
That's time! Split's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Split throws a quick inside leg kick.
Split misses with a takedown attempt
and Hurricane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Split!
Hurricane controlling his opponent.
Split is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hurricane locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Split is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piston Hurricane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glory Of The Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't Be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glory Of The Golden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams tests Golden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Williams tenderised Golden's leg. Golden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golden.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Golden closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Golden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a front kick that sends Golden stumbling back into the cage.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Golden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Golden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Golden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Golden pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Golden is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Glory Of The Golden was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Golden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Brandon Williams has been cut.
Williams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Golden keeps him there for the moment.
Golden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brandon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glory Of The Golden.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golden drags the fight down to the ground.
Golden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Golden prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Golden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Golden is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Golden wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glory Of The Golden!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkins.
Perkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Perkins.
Perkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perkins on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jackson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Perkins gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jackson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Perkins lets go of the hold and Jackson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Perkins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Resta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Resta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Resta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resta fails with the takedown
and Bader counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Resta wants to improve his position but Bader is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader is thwarting Resta's attempts to control the position.
Bader seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bader trying to control the action but Resta is working from the bottom.
Bader perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Bader wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Resta darts in trying to clinch
and Bader counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bader.
Bader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bader wants to control from the top but Resta keeps moving.
Resta tries to strike from the bottom.
Bader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Resta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bader!
Resta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader is in all sorts of trouble here.
Resta working Bader over with strikes here.
Bader bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Resta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Resta trying to keep a closed guard but Bader is proving a slippery customer.
Bader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader cracks Resta with a solid left hand.
Bader is pushing down on Resta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Resta is fighting to maintain full guard but Bader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bader in particular looking to stall.
Bader seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Resta for as long as he can get away with.
Resta is trying to maintain the position but Bader is very close to passing his half guard.
Resta looks gassed!
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Resta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bader performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bader moves into full mount! Resta won't be happy about that!
Resta tries to lock up and control but Bader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bader controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bader dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Resta with a poor takedown
and Bader decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Resta's guard.
Resta wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Bader's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bader landing some decent shots from guard.
Tom Bader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Resta controls Bader momentarily but Bader frees himself.
Bader is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resta can't keep his opponent in guard - Bader advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Resta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resta is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader working the head and body with strikes.
Resta has hold of Bader's hands but Bader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Resta trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Bader is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bader takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Resta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Resta shrugs it off.
Bader dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader controlling the pace for now.
Bader's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader landing strikes from the mount and Resta is in trouble!
Resta is rocked!
It looks like Jo Resta has been cut.
Bader swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Bader!
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