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UFC 38: Beeturasa vs Manson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Diesal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bravo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Diesal! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diesal lands a nice hook to Bravo's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bravo avoids the body shot from Diesal.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Diesal.
Diesal lands an overhand right. Chuck Diesal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesal sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Some wild striking there from Diesal.
Bravo shoots in but Diesal avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bravo fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bravo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Diesal slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Diesal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bravo is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Diesal. 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! Diesal lands with a good body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesal, as that shot connected.
Diesal ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bravo out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Diesal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has chosen open road song as his entrance music. Chris Punch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Semmy Rizzo's chin.
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Punch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Rizzo! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo. Punch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Punch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rizzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rizzo is looking to get to half guard. Punch controlling the position easily from mount. Punch landing shots from mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rizzo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Rizzo wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Punch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Punch connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo's belly button to the back. Punch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rizzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away. Rizzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punch's calf. This has been an exciting period of action! Rizzo throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Chris Punch has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick. Punch is breathing heavily. Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo pushes Punch away with a front kick. Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Punch takes a kick to the side of the head. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rizzo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Semmy Rizzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Haters. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ivan Drago enters the cage!
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211 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Z! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Z to counter with a crisp jab. Z throws a lazy right hand but Drago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Z. Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Z.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Z clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Z. A head punch blocked on the inside by Z. Z lands with a right to the head. Drago misses with a hook from the clinch. Z's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Drago drops his hands momentarily and Z takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Z avoids the body shot from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Z counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Z darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land. Drago misses with a hook from the clinch. Drago blocking some punches.
Z scores with an uppercut up the middle. Z pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Z misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely. Z darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage. Drago lands a hook that snaps the head of Z backwards. Drago misses with the head strike.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Z uses good head movement to avoid it. Z manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Z displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab. Drago throws a series of punches but Z avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drago swings for the body but Z moves out of range.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Z counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Z moves into range and clinches up with Drago. Z working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land. Z's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Z has managed to clinch.
Z scores with a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Z scores with a shoulder strike. Z blocks a body shot from Drago. Z lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Z blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch. Z digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected. Z lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land. Z pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Z has managed to clinch.
Z manages to break the clinch.
Z connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Z slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Z.
Drago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Z scores with a nice strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drago throws out a loose jab but Z uses good head movement to avoid it. Drago swings for the body but Z moves out of range.
Z ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Drago looks gassed! Drago tries to keep at a distance but Z has taken the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Z. Z looking to stall.
Drago blocking some punches.
Z manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Z. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Z.
That has opened up Ivan Drago's cut even more. Z connects with a right that clearly hurt Drago. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Z proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Drago collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Z!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ White Belt
World class 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holyfield misses with a hook. Arkley ducked under it nicely. Holyfield tries to sprawl but Arkley drives through with a takedown into half guard. Holyfield is trying to control but can't.
Arkley works his way into full mount! Arkley with the ground and pound from mount. BOOM! Arkley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holyfield is working to get back to half guard.
Arkley 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. Arkley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. 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! Arkley landing shots from mount.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut. A nice elbow there by Arkley. Arkley controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holyfield tries to reverse the position but Arkley maintains control. Holyfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arkley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Arkley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holyfield for as long as he can get away with. Arkley landing punches. Arkley content just to control the position here. 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! Holyfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arkley controlling his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Arkley. Holyfield swings for the body but Arkley moves out of range.
Holyfield throws a hook to the side of Arkley's head but Arkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arkley drives through and clinches with Holyfield against the cage.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head. Arkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holyfield up against the cage. Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow. Arkley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Arkley is working Holyfield over against the cage. Holyfield lands a nice uppercut. Holyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arkley working Holyfield over with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkley. Arkley landing knees to the body.
Holyfield takes a knee to the side of the body. Holyfield looks gassed! Arkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A frustrated look appears on Holyfield's face as he tries to break the clinch. Arkley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Arkley is controlling him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Arkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Joe Holyfield's cut even more. Arkley blocks a body shot from Holyfield. Arkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arkley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Holyfield's cut. 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.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield walks into a left hand. Arkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Arkley. A nice leg kick lands there from Arkley. Arkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Arkley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Holyfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arkley has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arkley is staying tight to Holyfield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arkley is putting a hurting on Holyfield here, landing some big shots from side control. Holyfield is letting Arkley control him for a moment. Holyfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Arkley controlling his opponent. Arkley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holyfield is looking to improve his position but Arkley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because James Arkley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arkley moves away. Arkley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Good leg kick by Arkley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holyfield is breathing heavily. A big left from Holyfield misses. No joy there for Arkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arkley scores with a jab to the body. Holyfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arkley. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arkley gets a double leg takedown into Holyfield's guard. Arkley is working Holyfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Arkley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Arkley with a nice head shot there. Arkley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arkley pushes down on Holyfield's leg and manages to get into half guard. Arkley is figuring out what he wants to do next. Arkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around? Arkley'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. Arkley lands with a punch from half guard. Holyfield wants to get back to full guard but Arkley has mounted him! Arkley looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joe Holyfield's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arkley clinches with his opponent.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley connects with a knee to the head.
Arkley lands a shot to the body. Arkley landing knees to the body.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Arkley has the dominant position. Arkley wants the takedown. Holyfield is fighting it off but Arkley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holyfield's guard against the cage. Holyfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arkley controls the pace. Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Arkley slips nicely into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arkley in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Arkley wasn't doing enough on the ground. Arkley throws a shot from downtown. Holyfield moves away and avoids it. Arkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Arkley lands a body punch in the clinch. Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James Arkley has scored more points in the clinch so far. Arkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield. Arkley scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Joe Holyfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arkley lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Arkley.
Holyfield is rocked! A short uppercut from Arkley. Holyfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkley finish him? Arkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Arkley is trying to trip Holyfield. He has hold of a leg but Holyfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arkley persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Arkley stays in close to Holyfield's body and controls the position. Arkley works a leg free and moves into half guard. Arkley scores with a big shot! Holyfield's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Holyfield! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Arkley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gullion comes to the cage accompanied by AFI: Miseria Cantera. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Gullion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gullion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gullion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gullion scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one. Gullion closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gullion dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gullion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Gullion. Gullion scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gullion but Gullion pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gullion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gullion lands an overhand right. Gullion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rua throws a jab when Gullion was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rua misses with a right hand and Gullion counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt. Gullion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively. Decent striking displayed by Gullion there. Gullion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gullion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gullion scores with a nice strike. Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Gullion.
Rua is rocked! A cross from Gullion lands. Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Gullion finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gullion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rua seems to have recovered his senses. Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gullion is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Gullion circles away and we're back to standing. Jeremy Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua. Rua looks gassed! Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gullion is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rua. Gullion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gullion scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gullion. Gullion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gullion clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jeremy Gullion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gullion swivels and escapes. Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice straight punches there by Gullion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gullion. Gullion drops Rua with a beautiful combination! Rua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gullion is looking for the KO! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Gullion dominated that 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.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gullion throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd cheers as Gullion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though. Gullion cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gullion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively. Jab from Gullion. Jeremy Gullion is winning the standup battle so far. Gullion lands a lovely overhand right. Gullion scores with a jab. Rua with a poor takedown and Gullion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking. Rua is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oooooh!!! Gullion has knocked Rua down with a huge combo! Gullion steps away and waves a wobbly Rua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullion tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullion to the ground. Gullion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gullion feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rua crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Gullion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Gromlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromlin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack: Cryin Like A Bitch . Daniel Gromlin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Jones's chin.
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25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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179 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Jones! 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, Daniel Gromlin! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gromlin is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gromlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gromlin on the ground. Gromlin keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Jones trying to control but Gromlin is working from the bottom. Gromlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gromlin working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gromlin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gromlin pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Gromlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the bone. Lynch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Republican -- Nas. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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183 lbs
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24
193 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Lynch! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bad rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Lynch. Bad lands a body punch in the clinch. Bad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bad looking to sit in guard and control but Lynch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lynch has passed into half guard!
Lynch prevents Bad from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch. Lynch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynch is nestled in close to Bad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lynch controlling the action here. Lynch winds up and cracks Bad with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lynch slows the pace down in half guard. Lynch stops Bad from getting back to his feet.
Bad is trying to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Lynch. Lynch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bad tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg. Bad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lynch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ground and pound from Lynch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lynch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lynch controlling the action here. Bad tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bad is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Bad's head. Bad won't allow Lynch to pass to mount. Bad is looking to escape. Lynch lands with a punch from half guard. Lynch trying to control from half guard but Bad is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bad is trying to get back to full guard. Lynch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lynch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bad moves into full guard.
Lynch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lynch! Bad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lynch is bucking up trying to escape but Bad cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bad landing strikes from the mount and Lynch is in trouble! Bad landing punches. Bad with a couple of short strikes. Lynch wants to control but Bad is having none of it. Bad tries to push Lynch's head away but Lynch is holding on tight. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bad prevents Lynch from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Lynch will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch throws a leg kick that is checked and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lynch tries to land a leg kick but Bad saw it coming and moves away.
Lynch slips under a jab. Johnny Bad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Lynch. A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Bad does a little dance to reset his feet. A big left from Bad misses. Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch. Bad connects with a high kick. Bad misses with a kick to the body enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab. Bad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynch to score with a decent uppercut. Bad misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely. Lynch checks a leg kick. Lynch throws a wild body kick that Bad sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bad scores with a hook. Bad swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lynch counters with a leg kick. Bad throws a leg kick and Bad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Bad circles away.
Bad closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Bad pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lynch is looking to land body kicks. Bad throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch. Bad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lynch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bad to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lynch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bad is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch 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. Bad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lynch controlling Bad's posture. Bad looking to pass the guard. Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. Lynch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bad stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bad throwing strikes but missing. Bad cracks Lynch with a solid left hand. Bad throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely. Bad trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bad won't allow Lynch to sweep him here. Bad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch wants to clinch. Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bad clobbers Lynch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Bad will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bad doesn't seem bothered though. Lynch blocks a jab. Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Bad should have avoided that one. A telegraphed right hand from Bad misses the target. A jab from Bad misses. Bad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bad punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch. Bad checks the leg kick. Lynch checks a leg kick. Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bad swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lynch is looking to chop away at Bad's legs. Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bad misses with a body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target. Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Bad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
Lynch moves out of range as Bad throws a body kick.
Bad tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bad.
Bad swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch. Bad tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Peter Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bad. Still in the clinch, Bad scores with a nice short uppercut. Come on Lynch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lynch breaks the clinch.
Bad slips under a jab. Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch. A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target. Lynch misses with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Bad. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet. Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bad looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lynch forces Bad back against the cage and clinches. Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bad taking a breather. Bad working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bad is trying to stall.
Bad throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Lynch. Bad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lynch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lynch breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Bad connects with a crisp jab. 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! Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bad. Bad throws a low kick but Lynch avoids it. Peter Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lynch 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Lynch!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes into the arena with Devildriver - Devils Son blaring out of the sound system. James Logan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
202 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castle misses with a wild body shot. Castle gets a clinch. Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle. Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
A head punch on the inside from Castle fails to land. Castle is trying to break free. Castle throws a head punch that misses. Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Castle throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it. Logan shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Castle jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Logan slips a straight right by Castle. Logan wants to clinch. Castle scores with a jab.
It looks like James Logan has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Logan moves away from the strike by Castle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Castle with an uppercut! Logan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Logan fails with a takedown attempt. Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Logan slips a jab from Castle. Logan sizes up Castle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Castle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Logan sprawling to the canvas! Logan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Castle finish him?!
Logan is rocked! Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Oh Logan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Castle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logan, pushing him back against the cage. Castle misses with a body punch.
Castle blocks a body shot from Logan. Castle breaks the clinch.
Logan throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily. A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target. Logan seems to have got his legs back now. Castle lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castle as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Logan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Logan is breathing heavily. Nice shot lands for Castle. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Castle! Logan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa comes into the arena with Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home blaring out of the sound system. Manson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Helter Skelter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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315 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Manson! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beeturasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beeturasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manson counters with a one-two to the body. Manson slips a jab and a cross from Beeturasa.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beeturasa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Beeturasa tries to clinch up but Manson circles away and keeps his distance. No joy there for Beeturasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umaga Beeturasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manson throws a hook but Beeturasa avoids it easily. Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beeturasa. Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beeturasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson connects with an inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beeturasa is defended easily by Manson. Manson connects with an inside leg kick. Manson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manson moves into the clinch successfully.
Manson lands a shoulder strike. Manson lands an uppercut. Beeturasa is breathing heavily. Beeturasa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Beeturasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manson digs a right hand underneath Beeturasa's ribcage. Beeturasa let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beeturasa backwards. Manson lands with a left to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manson. Beeturasa takes a shot to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Manson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beeturasa backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Manson. A bit of stalling here from Manson.
Manson drops Beeturasa with a big right hand! Manson charges in looking to finish - Beeturasa manages to keep Manson in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Beeturasa is rocked! Manson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Beeturasa covers up, he's hurt! Manson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Manson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Manson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Manson! Charlie Manson retains his super heavyweight title!
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