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ECF II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hit Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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, Hit Hard!
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, Dan Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard keeps the fight on the outside.
Hard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrington is looking to clinch.
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Hard pushes him off.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Harrington throws a lazy head kick
and Hard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Harrington looks to clinch
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Hard counters with a thumping low kick.
Hard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hard tests Harrington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington tries to clinch but Hard moves away
and Hard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hard. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Hard - just one landing.
Hard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dan Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrington throws a lazy head kick
letting Hard counter with a right hand.
Hard keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Hard counters with a body kick.
Harrington tries to clinch but Hard is having none of it.
Hard dips to his left and cracks Harrington with an uppercut!
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hard scores with a four punch combination!
Harrington tries to clinch
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrington is looking to clinch.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrington looks gassed!
Harrington tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range.
Hard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harrington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hard scores with a one two! Harrington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harrington wants to clinch but Hard slips to the side
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses
and Hard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dan Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harrington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hard lands with a hook. Harrington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hard connects with a crisp jab.
Harrington wants to clinch up but Hard keeps it at a distance.
Harrington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrington throws a lazy head kick
and Hard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harrington really felt that one!
Harrington tries to clinch there but Hard circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws a good cross that connects.
Hard lands a head kick. Harrington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrington tries to clinch but Hard is having none of it.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a straight right hand.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Harrington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hard - that will leave a mark!
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Harrington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington tries to clinch up
and Hard counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrington closes the distance but Hard moves to the side
and Hard counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harrington really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hit Hard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harrington scrambles back to his feet.
Harrington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hard gets a double leg takedown into Harrington's guard.
Hard wants to get up but he can't break Harrington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hard won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hard is looking to advance position but Harrington has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard tries to lock up and control but Harrington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hard tries to get out of the position.
Hard really wants to buck Harrington off and get back to his feet.
Harrington throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harrington looking to ground and pound but Hard is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hard wants to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
Harrington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harrington lands with some strikes.
Harrington raining down shots from the mount!
Harrington throws some wild stikes that Hard manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington unloads with some shots from mount but Hard bucks and avoids them well.
Harrington throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harrington unloads with some shots from mount but Hard bucks and avoids them well.
The referee warns Hard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harrington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hard?
Harrington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looking to finish with strikes here!
Harrington lands a heavy elbow.
Harrington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harrington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrington cracks Hard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Harrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harrington tries to clinch there but Hard circles away.
Hard scores with a three punch combo!
Hard lands the left hand.
Hard digs a good hook to Harrington's body.
Harrington tries to clinch but Hard moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hard.
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Hard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
Harrington doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
A head kick from Harrington lands but Hard takes it in his stride.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harrington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harrington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Hard lands but Harrington takes it in his stride.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrington looks to clinch
and Hard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hard.
Harrington thows a leg kick but Hard checks it
and Hard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hard connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Harrington lands but Hard takes it in his stride.
Harrington throws a lazy head kick
and Hard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Hard misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hard. Harrington shrugs it off though.
Harrington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hard misses with a head kick.
Hard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hard.
Hit Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Hard.
Hard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hard.
Harrington throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrington is looking to clinch.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard lands a head shot.
Hard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hard.
Hard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harrington backs up against the cage.
Hard lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Harrington misses
and Hard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hard connects with a solid leg kick.
Hard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harrington back to the cage. Hard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hard lands a jab-cross combination.
Hard lands a two punch combo.
Hard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrington blocks a head kick by Hard.
Hard lands a head kick!
Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Hard or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrington which made him look bad.
Hard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrington swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hit Hard.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hit Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stackstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Sandoval!
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, Gary Stackstein!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stackstein's head.
It looks like Gary Stackstein has been cut.
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sandoval landing knees to the head.
Stackstein is rocked!
Sandoval has Stackstein pressed against the cage.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Stackstein looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval is pushing Stackstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sandoval lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stackstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandoval finish him?
Sandoval lands a big right hand that drops Stackstein! The killer instinct kicks in and Sandoval finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sandoval!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Sandoval!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turtle comes to the cage accompanied by Raul's Wild Kingdom. Wagner Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wagner Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turtle, pushing him back against the cage.
Turtle works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turtle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Anderson.
Turtle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turtle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turtle works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtle stalling against the cage.
Turtle pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Wagner Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle stalls.
Turtle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Turtle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turtle throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turtle.
Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtle's guard.
Turtle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.
Turtle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Turtle pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Turtle is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Turtle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turtle is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson 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.
Turtle postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Turtle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turtle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Turtle stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Turtle is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Turtle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turtle manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops Turtle from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Turtle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Turtle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Tommy Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Anderson.
Anderson has Turtle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turtle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turtle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turtle lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Turtle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Turtle.
Turtle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is working for takedown but Turtle is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Turtle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turtle presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turtle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Turtle scoring with some ground and pound.
Turtle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Turtle gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turtle not doing much here.
Turtle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Turtle controlling the action here.
Turtle is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson keeping hold of Turtle's head, controlling as best he can.
Turtle controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Turtle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Turtle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turtle stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Turtle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Turtle to the mat but Turtle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Turtle.
Anderson is trying to drag Turtle to the mat but Turtle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turtle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turtle is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turtle down to the mat. Turtle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turtle, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtle lands a slapping body shot.
Turtle throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Tommy Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turtle there.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a two punch combo.
Turtle stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Turtle swinging wildly here.
Anderson moves forwards but Turtle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turtle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Turtle misses.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Turtle.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Turtle.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turtle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turtle.
Turtle is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is working Anderson over against the cage.
Turtle lands with a short shot to the head.
Turtle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommy Turtle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turtle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Turtle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turtle gets a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turtle scores with a hook to the body.
Turtle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Turtle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turtle manages to end up in side control.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Turtle is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turtle working the ground and pound.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Turtle scoring with strikes.
Turtle wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turtle happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is trying to control Turtle's posture but Turtle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turtle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turtle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turtle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turtle working the head and body with strikes.
Turtle working the ground and pound from side control.
Turtle is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with the ground and pound.
Tommy Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turtle staying calm.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turtle takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turtle off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is not going to allow Turtle to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Turtle right now.
Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Turtle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Turtle is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turtle wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Turtle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turtle trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turtle doesn't escape.
Turtle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Turtle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turtle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Turtle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Fleckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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202 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Fleckson!
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, Chris Mickles!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickles throws a solid leg kick but Fleckson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mickles.
Mickles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mickles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleckson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mickles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mickles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fleckson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fleckson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fleckson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fleckson throws a strike aimed at the side of Mickles's head but Mickles avoids it well.
Mickles is trying to get back to his feet.
Fleckson lands a few punches from side control.
Fleckson cracks Mickles with a big right hand but Mickles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Chris Mickles has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleckson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleckson scores with punches from side control.
Fleckson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fleckson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleckson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fleckson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That has opened up Chris Mickles's cut even more.
Mickles defending against the ground and pound.
Fleckson working the ground and pound but Mickles is defending the strikes.
Mickles taking a bit of punishment here - Fleckson scoring with strikes.
The cut above Chris Mickles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleckson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fleckson lands some shots froms side control.
Fleckson swings around for an armbar but Mickles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fleckson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleckson looking to control but Mickles passes into half guard.
Mickles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fleckson.
Fleckson wants to improve his position but Mickles is controlling well.
Fleckson is breathing heavily.
It looks like Mickles is going to stand back up.
Fleckson wants to control but Mickles is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickles tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fleckson actively working from the bottom here.
Fleckson pushes Mickles off and gets back to his feet.
Mickles drops Fleckson with a beautiful combination! Fleckson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mickles is looking for the KO!
Fleckson is rocked!
It looks like Steven Fleckson 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!
Mickles tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Fleckson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleckson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Fleckson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mickles runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Mickles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nihua Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nihua Hua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omar Little's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nihua Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little throws a body punch but Hua moves out of range.
Little slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nihua Hua has been cut.
Hua keeps the fight on the outside.
Little has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Little avoids the head kick by Hua.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hua manages to avoid it.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Hua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Little!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little is squirming around, avoiding Hua's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hua avoids the attempt from Little to control.
Little is looking to get to half guard.
Little tries to hold on but Hua postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Little manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Little trying to keep a closed guard but Hua is proving a slippery customer.
Little is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Little 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.
Little controls Hua momentarily but Hua frees himself.
Little trying to strike off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Omar Little wasn't active enough on the ground.
Little misses with a straight right.
Little misses with a right hand
and Hua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hua.
Hua looking to slow down the pace here.
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Little shoots in and bounces Hua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hua tries to get out of the position.
Little landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Little loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Little works over Hua with some ground and pound from guard.
Little stops Hua from standing up.
Little with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Little forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little thows a huge punch but Hua dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Little dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nihua Hua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Little throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Little is looking for a sweep. Hua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Little is trying to control but can't.
Little looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Little does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Little trying to control here.
Little is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Little bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hua's guard.
Little sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
Little throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Little controls from within his opponent's guard.
Little chips away with some ground and pound.
Little lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Little.
Little stands up over Hua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Little in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Little controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Little.
Little postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Little scoring with punches to the head and body.
Little won't allow Hua to sweep him here.
Little sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omar Little has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hua keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Omar Little.
Little digs a good body shot into Hua's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little throws a good cross that connects.
Nihua Hua's cut is getting worse.
Little jabs at Hua's body.
Little steps into range and cracks Hua with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hua flops backwards and Little dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hua is rocked!
Little not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Little is in close to Hua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nihua Hua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nihua Hua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Little!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Calloway acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calloway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davidson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davidson prevents Calloway from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calloway working a defensive guard here.
Calloway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark Calloway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calloway's guard.
Calloway wants to stand and escape but Davidson is having none of it.
Calloway wants to improve his position but instead Davidson has moved into half guard.
Davidson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Calloway works to full guard.
Calloway wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Calloway, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davidson is stalling in the full guard.
Davidson looking to pass the guard.
Mark Calloway has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Calloway tries to clinch
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Davidson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Calloway misses with a takedown attempt
and Davidson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Calloway!
Davidson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calloway tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
Davidson thowing shots but they're missing.
Calloway is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calloway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davidson controlling from mount.
Calloway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Davidson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson dives in and scores a takedown into Calloway's guard.
Davidson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calloway is trying to control the position but Davidson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Calloway.
Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davidson slows the pace down.
Davidson cracks Calloway with a big elbow.
Calloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Calloway wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davidson tries to advance to mount but Calloway denies him.
Calloway sneaks back into half guard.
Mathew Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Davidson 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.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway is trying to escape back to his feet but Davidson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Calloway wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Calloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davidson working the ground and pound.
Calloway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Davidson controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Davidson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Calloway throws a lazy head kick
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calloway is looking to improve his position.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calloway on the ground.
Davidson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Calloway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calloway wants to stand back up but Davidson manages to pass into side control.
Davidson happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway is looking for a sweep.
Davidson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calloway's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Davidson.
Davidson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calloway's shoulder. That is not cool.
Calloway is trying to control Davidson's posture but Davidson avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Calloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!
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.
Calloway has got his arm under Davidson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Davidson has spun round into Calloway's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Calloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Calloway, not yet.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mathew Davidson.
Calloway throws a sloppy head kick
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calloway won't be happy with that.
Davidson controls the position from side control.
Davidson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Calloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calloway can do to turn this around?
Calloway is looking to regain half guard here but Davidson keeps moving and retains side control.
Mathew Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Davidson controlling from side mount.
Calloway is trying to control Davidson's posture but Davidson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Davidson!
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