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QFC Tournament 19 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twisted Von Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twisted Von Prawn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, JJ Thomas!
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, Twisted Von Prawn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Prawn lands the left hand.
Von Prawn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Von Prawn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thomas escapes and throws Von Prawn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Von Prawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thomas yanks on the arm and Von Prawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thomas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JJ Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torii Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torii Mays will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Ryan Black!
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, Torii Mays!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mays defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black misses with a kick to the body.
Mays slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mays stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mays wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mays looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Mays shows good takedown defense.
Mays closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black jumps into guard, dragging Mays to the mat.
Mays wants to stand but Black is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mays postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Mays loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mays got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mays has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mays throws a big right hand that misses.
Mays pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mays wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black trying to control here.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mays on the ground.
Mays is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mays not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black wants to control but Mays is keeping busy.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black is looking for a sweep. Mays is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mays sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black is breathing heavily.
Mays shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mays circles away.
Mays misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mays is looking to clinch.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mays, pushing him back against the cage.
Mays wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mays tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Mays has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mays breaks from the clinch.
Mays fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mays.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Mays doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Mays fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black motions for Mays to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mays throws a head kick that misses.
Mays tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black breaks the clinch.
Mays misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Mays in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mays missing with knees to the body.
Mays stalling in the clinch but Black improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torii Mays will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mays moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and Black counters with a leg kick.
Black shoots in but Mays avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mays clinches.
Black effectively controlling the action here.
Mays successfully pulls guard.
Mays is looking for a triangle here but Black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Black throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control the action but Mays is working from the bottom.
Mays tries to improve position but can't.
Mays prevents Black from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black decides to stand back up. Black steps back and let's Mays get back to his feet.
Mays shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mays as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mays or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mays looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black dives in and grabs Mays's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mays tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mays somewhat.
Black wants to clinch up but Mays keeps it at a distance.
Mays shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mays moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black looking for a takedown.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries a body shot but Mays blocks it.
Mays has Black pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Black manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black wants to stall.
Mays tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Mays is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black is looking for a takedown.
Mays tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black is trying to control the position but Mays postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mays controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mays throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Mays wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Mays connects with a couple of short punches.
Mays trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mays got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mays has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torii Mays will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mays wants to land a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Mays shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Mays connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Mays shoots in.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torii Mays.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mays.
Mays darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mays shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mays's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mays smiles and moves away.
Black clinches.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Mays misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Mays, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Mays against the cage but Mays circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mays is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black shoots in but Mays avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mays misses with the combination.
Mays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black moves into the clinch.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mays gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mays can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mays backwards.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mays pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black throws a head kick but Mays moves out of range.
Mays looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mays is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torii Mays has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mays is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Black is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torii Mays!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grandmaster Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Anderson Fitch!
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, Grandmaster Red!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitch's head.
Fitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Red lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red misses with a head kick.
Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Red.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Red.
Red pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Red manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red throws a leg kick but Fitch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitch rushes Red and presses him up against the cage.
Fitch scores a nice knee to the body.
Fitch slowing the pace effectively.
Fitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch prevents Red from breaking the clinch.
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Fitch trying to land knees to the body.
Red wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Red blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red.
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Fitch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Red is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Red on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Red is pushing Fitch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitch trying to land knees to the body.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitch has double underhooks.
Red taking a breather.
Red is trying to push Fitch away but Fitch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitch.
Fitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitch as Red tries to tie him up.
Red looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red.
Fitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Fitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red.
Red works on Fitch's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitch is trying to force a seperation but Red has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Red wants to break free but Fitch has control.
Red avoiding damage as Fitch throws knees to the body.
Red wants to break free but Fitch has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Red wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Red looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitch prevents Red from breaking the clinch.
Red working hard to break the clinch.
Fitch tries to break free but Red pushes him back against the cage.
Red prevents Fitch from breaking the clinch.
Fitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Red lands a left hand.
Red wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Red scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitch keeps control of Red as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Red wants to break free but Fitch has control.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red.
Red lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Red as Fitch tries to tie him up.
Red is trying to break free.
Red looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red manages to break the clinch.
Fitch takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Red.
Red feints with a jab and clips Fitch right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Fitch is sent crashing into the canvas and Red leaps in for the kill! Fitch tries to get to his feet but Red is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Fitch is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grandmaster Red!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Nisterlooy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry James (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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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, Lance Nisterlooy!
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, Harry James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lance Nisterlooy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nisterlooy misses with a wild combination.
Nisterlooy misses with a double jab
and James makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nisterlooy really felt that one!
Nisterlooy throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nisterlooy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nisterlooy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nisterlooy misses with a two punch combination.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Nisterlooy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lance Nisterlooy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry James.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nisterlooy. Those never looked like landing.
Nisterlooy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nisterlooy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James drives through and clinches with Nisterlooy against the cage.
Nisterlooy manages to pull guard.
Nisterlooy is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James gets to his feet. Nisterlooy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James slips a jab and a cross from Nisterlooy.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Nisterlooy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James gets the takedown into side control.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
James wants to clinch
and Nisterlooy counters with a left and a right that stings James.
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!
James is looking to clinch but Nisterlooy is avoiding it.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Nisterlooy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but Nisterlooy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nisterlooy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Nisterlooy seems unphased.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nisterlooy's waist but Nisterlooy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James tries to clinch but Nisterlooy moves out of range.
Nisterlooy fails to land the takedown.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Nisterlooy moves out of range easily.
James misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nisterlooy clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nisterlooy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James moves into range and clinches up with Nisterlooy.
James pushes Nisterlooy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nisterlooy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nisterlooy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nisterlooy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Nisterlooy. No joy for James on that attempt.
Nisterlooy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nisterlooy circles away from the clinch attempt.
James tries to clinch but Nisterlooy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nisterlooy tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James dives in and grabs Nisterlooy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nisterlooy pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Nisterlooy shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James throws a head kick that Nisterlooy semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nisterlooy does it's job there.
James fails with the takedown.
Nisterlooy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nisterlooy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
James moves in looking to clinch but Nisterlooy pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Nisterlooy. No joy for James on that attempt.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Nisterlooy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry James will probably get the nod.
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.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Nisterlooy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nisterlooy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nisterlooy misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James wants to clinch up but Nisterlooy keeps it at a distance.
Nisterlooy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nisterlooy off to one side.
James throws a combination that misses
and Nisterlooy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nisterlooy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nisterlooy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James blocks a jab.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James jumps guard and drags Nisterlooy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James controlling Nisterlooy's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nisterlooy wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nisterlooy trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nisterlooy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nisterlooy trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nisterlooy passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nisterlooy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nisterlooy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nisterlooy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Nisterlooy sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James tries to roll over but Nisterlooy keeps him under control.
Lance Nisterlooy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nisterlooy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Nisterlooy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nisterlooy circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Nisterlooy scores with a four punch combination!
James is looking to clinch.
James clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nisterlooy is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James looking to stall.
Nisterlooy is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nisterlooy prevents it.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lance Nisterlooy is winning the standup battle so far.
James looks for a takedown but Nisterlooy sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nisterlooy throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James stuffs the takedown.
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 Lance Nisterlooy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James shoots for a takedown but Nisterlooy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nisterlooy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nisterlooy wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab lands there for Nisterlooy.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nisterlooy keeps the fight on the outside.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Nisterlooy tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nisterlooy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lance Nisterlooy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry James.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Nisterlooy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James fails to land the takedown.
Nisterlooy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisterlooy looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Nisterlooy does no damage.
James fails with the takedown.
Nisterlooy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nisterlooy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Nisterlooy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lance Nisterlooy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Nisterlooy misses.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Nisterlooy as James shoots in.
No luck for Nisterlooy with that takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown but Nisterlooy shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nisterlooy looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Nisterlooy scores with a three punch combo!
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nisterlooy's head.
Nisterlooy shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Nisterlooy sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James leaves Nisterlooy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nisterlooy shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Nisterlooy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nisterlooy wants to break free but James has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nisterlooy tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Nisterlooy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nisterlooy is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Nisterlooy prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Nisterlooy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nisterlooy has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nisterlooy smiles and moves away.
Nisterlooy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James is trying to pull guard but Nisterlooy has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nisterlooy tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nisterlooy is defending well.
Nisterlooy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James stalling.
Nisterlooy tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nisterlooy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nisterlooy tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nisterlooy somewhat.
Nisterlooy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Nisterlooy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Nisterlooy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nisterlooy 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 George Francis scores the fight for Lance Nisterlooy!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lance Nisterlooy!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Harry James!
Lance Nisterlooy wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grundy Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Sabre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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132 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Grundy Wall!
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, Ryan Sabre!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wall clinches with his opponent.
Sabre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wall misses with an elbow strike.
Wall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wall is defending well.
Wall gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabre is trying to control the position but Wall postures up.
Sabre wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall won't allow Sabre to get back to his feet.
Wall wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre is looking for a triangle but Wall pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Sabre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wall chips away with some ground and pound.
Wall trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wall is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabre has wrist control.
Sabre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wall tries to get out of the position.
Wall tries to roll over but Sabre keeps him under control.
Wall is pressing down on Sabre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wall wants to stand and escape but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre passes Wall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wall is staying active underneath Sabre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wall gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Sabre wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wall.
Wall slips a jab and a cross from Sabre.
Wall lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabre off the cage and back into range.
Wall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wall wants it to stay on the feet.
Wall moves into the clinch.
Sabre is pressed up against the cage. Wall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sabre down to the mat. Sabre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wall defends it nicely.
Grundy Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sabre.
Sabre looks gassed!
Sabre swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall misses with a looping left.
Sabre checks a leg kick nicely.
Wall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabre.
A punch combination from Wall misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wall tries to land a leg kick but Sabre saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall takes a swing at Sabre's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabre dives in and scores a takedown into Wall's guard.
Wall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sabre has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grundy Wall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wall misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabre.
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wall is desperately trying to improve his position but Sabre has a good base and remains in mount.
Wall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sabre.
Sabre controlling from the full mount.
Ryan Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre throwing strikes here but Wall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wall blocking the ground and pound.
Sabre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sabre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wall is surviving well by controlling Sabre's body position as best he can.
Wall blocking the ground and pound.
Wall can't escape the position.
Wall reaches up to try and control the position but Sabre seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wall rolls and tries to escape and now Sabre has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall is in bad spot here.
Sabre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Wall right now.
Wall looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wall is really stuck here.
Sabre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wall's body.
Wall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall just trying to survive but Sabre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wall controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sabre patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sabre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Wall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wall is trying to get back to his feet but Sabre has full control of the position and if anything, Wall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sabre controlling well, preventing Wall from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wall is trying to stand back up.
Wall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabre on the ground.
Sabre has the hooks in. Wall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sabre controlling the position well here. Wall rolled but Sabre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
Ryan Sabre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wall throws a leg kick
and Sabre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wall!
Wall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sabre is looking to control Wall but Wall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sabre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wall trying to control the hands but Sabre breaks the grip.
Sabre has the hooks in. Wall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wall is covering up but some of the strikes from Sabre are getting through and doing damage.
Sabre biding his time, controlling Wall.
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!
Sabre patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Wall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wall looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabre trying to control momentarily.
Sabre is riding his opponent, not letting Wall buck him off.
Wall tries to escape but Sabre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is looking to control Wall but Wall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wall right now.
Wall is trying to stand back up.
Wall is keeping busy.
Sabre looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Wall with him. Wall is trying to defend but Sabre has an arm under the chin now! Wall grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Sabre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhuge Nu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert DeSalvo (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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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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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, Zhuge Nu!
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, Albert DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo lands a head shot.
DeSalvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSalvo misses with a looping right.
Nu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeSalvo wants to control but Nu postures up.
DeSalvo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nu cracks DeSalvo with a big elbow.
DeSalvo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nu is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Nu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSalvo struggling a bit here.
Nu 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.
DeSalvo being controlled for a moment.
Nu scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to reverse the position.
DeSalvo trying to remain calm as Nu controls from the top position.
Nu wants to control but DeSalvo is keeping him busy.
Nu throws an elbow but DeSalvo slips to the side and avoids it well.
DeSalvo is trying to control Nu's posture but Nu avoids it.
Nu wants to control but DeSalvo is keeping him busy.
Nu tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeSalvo's legs.
Nu throws a strike aimed at the side of DeSalvo's head but DeSalvo avoids it well.
DeSalvo struggling a bit here.
DeSalvo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nu easily slips into full mount!
Nu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo regains half guard.
DeSalvo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nu wants to take a breather but DeSalvo is having none of it.
Nu drops an elbow to the side of DeSalvo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSalvo is holding on to half guard well.
DeSalvo tries to roll over but Nu keeps him under control.
Nu trying to control from half guard but DeSalvo is working away.
Nu tries to pass to full mount but DeSalvo defends it.
DeSalvo is trying to stand.
DeSalvo tries to get to full guard but Nu has control of the leg.
DeSalvo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nu's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo doesn't have the hooks in and Nu manages to turn into his guard.
DeSalvo trying to keep a closed guard but Nu is proving a slippery customer.
Nu throws a big elbow that misses.
Nu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSalvo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nu postures up in DeSalvo's guard and throws a big left but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but Nu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nu throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nu slips nicely into half guard.
Nu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSalvo's head.
Nu controlling the pace.
DeSalvo is trying to control but can't.
Nu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSalvo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSalvo connects with a crisp jab.
Albert DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nu shoots in and bounces DeSalvo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhuge Nu dominated that round.
That's time! Nu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nu slips a straight right by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSalvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nu prevents DeSalvo from getting back to his feet.
Nu 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.
DeSalvo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nu manages to pass to side control.
Nu trying to mount his opponent but DeSalvo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nu thows a huge punch but DeSalvo dodges it nicely.
Nu slips a nice elbow through DeSalvo's hands, connecting with DeSalvo's forehead.
Nu controlling the action here.
Nu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeSalvo is staying active underneath Nu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeSalvo is trying to stand.
DeSalvo is looking for a sweep. Nu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nu is nestled in close to DeSalvo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeSalvo is trying to maintain the position but Nu is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhuge Nu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nu stops DeSalvo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSalvo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nu working over DeSalvo with some ground and pound. DeSalvo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSalvo's head.
DeSalvo is looking to control Nu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSalvo avoid being mounted?
Nu working DeSalvo over with strikes.
Nu trying to control the pace.
Nu lands with a punch from half guard.
Nu throwing shots but DeSalvo is blocking nicely.
Nu passes to full mount!
Nu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nu'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nu is landing with some decent strikes but DeSalvo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nu trying to control but DeSalvo is having none of it.
DeSalvo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nu trying to control but DeSalvo is having none of it.
DeSalvo working to try and regain half guard.
Nu landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeSalvo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Nu postures up.
Nu with a couple of short strikes.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Nu pushes him away.
Nu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nu lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Nu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSalvo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nu with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSalvo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nu has a good base and remains in mount.
Nu raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhuge Nu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for DeSalvo.
DeSalvo looks to land a right hand but Nu moved out of range.
Nu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Nu throws a body kick.
Nu shoots in for a takedown but DeSalvo shows good takedown defense.
Nu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. DeSalvo catches Nu right on the button with a cross.
DeSalvo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSalvo cracks Nu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
DeSalvo wants to hold on but Nu pushes him away.
DeSalvo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nu has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nu landing punches.
Nu working DeSalvo over with strikes here.
Nu trying to control but DeSalvo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is in a horrible position here. Nu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nu lands with some strikes.
Nu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeSalvo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSalvo is working to get back to half guard.
Nu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DeSalvo tries to reverse the position but Nu maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeSalvo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nu dominating with strikes here.
DeSalvo wants to hold on but Nu pushes him away.
DeSalvo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSalvo is looking to escape.
Nu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nu unloading with bombs!
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nu content just to control the position here.
Nu raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nu raining down shots from the mount!
Nu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
DeSalvo working to try and regain half guard.
DeSalvo wants to control but Nu is having none of it.
DeSalvo is looking to improve his position but Nu isn't that keen on the idea.
Nu controlling from the full mount.
DeSalvo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nu controlling the pace for now.
Nu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeSalvo's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSalvo working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns DeSalvo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nu prevents DeSalvo from getting the reversal.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhuge Nu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Zhuge Nu!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Zhuge Nu!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Zhuge Nu!
Zhuge Nu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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, Joe Brown!
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, Michael Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrd ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Byrd misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Byrd. Byrd gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Byrd.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Brown throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
Byrd is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byrd wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Byrd.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Joe Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Byrd looks gassed!
Byrd misses with a combination
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Byrd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is controlling Byrd's trapped leg to prevent Byrd from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is controlling Byrd's trapped leg to prevent Byrd from advancing to side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Byrd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown clobbers Byrd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown scores with a one two! Byrd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Byrd is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Byrd seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Byrd.
Byrd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byrd will feel that in the morning.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byrd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown has his hands on Byrd's head, controlling the position.
Byrd won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Byrd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Byrd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Byrd tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Byrd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Byrd.
Brown feints and then cracks Byrd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byrd down.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Byrd tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Byrd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrd can do to turn this around?
Brown thuds his right hand into Byrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Byrd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Michael Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byrd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joe Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byrd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byrd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Brown cracks Byrd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Byrd shoots in.
Brown cracks the inside of Byrd's front leg.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byrd.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Byrd on that attempt.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Byrd shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Byrd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown thows a body kick. Byrd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Brown.
Byrd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byrd's calf.
Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown is looking to slow Byrd down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown cracks the inside of Byrd's front leg.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Brown lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Byrd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Byrd checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byrd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byrd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrd on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Byrd shoots in.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown lands a head kick!
Byrd drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Byrd.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Byrd gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Byrd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown thuds his right hand into Byrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Byrd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown throws a leg kick but Byrd moved away.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
Brown throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown leaves Byrd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown jabs Byrd right on the nose. Byrd blinks but takes it well.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Michael Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Joe Brown!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Joe Brown!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Joe Brown!
Joe Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Romundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Rick Reynolds!
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, Ray Romundo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romundo doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ray Romundo has been cut.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romundo takes the fight into the clinch.
Romundo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romundo decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romundo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romundo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romundo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Romundo prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Romundo is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romundo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romundo trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Romundo passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romundo trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Romundo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reynolds!
Romundo looking to control but Reynolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romundo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romundo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Romundo.
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Romundo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.
Romundo looking to control but Reynolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reynolds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here. Romundo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Romundo looking to control but Reynolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romundo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Reynolds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romundo trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is working to get back to half guard.
Romundo avoids the attempt from Reynolds to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romundo lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romundo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romundo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reynolds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romundo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romundo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romundo looking for a guillotine from mount but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romundo.
Romundo is landing with some decent strikes but Reynolds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romundo trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
Romundo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Romundo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Romundo's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romundo fails with the takedown.
Romundo clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Romundo is controlling him.
Romundo breaks the clinch.
Romundo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds lands a left and a right that send Romundo crashing to the mat, dazed. Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Romundo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds connects with a superb combination that knocks Romundo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Reynolds before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Romundo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Reynolds!
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