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EUFC 189: A New Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luan Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luan Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spencer quickly recovers to half guard.
Spencer trying to control here.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura but Spencer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguyen to get the leverage.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura but Spencer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguyen to get the leverage.
Spencer is looking to control Nguyen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Nguyen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nguyen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nguyen has Spencer in his guard.
Spencer won't allow Nguyen to sweep him here.
Nguyen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spencer has picked Nguyen up and slammed him! Nguyen can't keep hold of the triangle and Spencer manages to pass to side control!
Nguyen is not content to let Spencer control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nguyen actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer wants to free his trapped foot but Nguyen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer is keen to just control but Nguyen is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguyen looking for subs from the bottom but Spencer mounts him!
Spencer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Luan Nguyen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nguyen?
The referee warns Nguyen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spencer prevents Nguyen from getting the reversal.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount.
Luan Nguyen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nguyen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer dominating with strikes here.
Spencer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nguyen is rocked!
Jeez, Luan Nguyen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luan Nguyen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chad Spencer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Beniot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quick Mick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beniot comes to the cage accompanied by Our Lady in Peace-Whatever. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Beniot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quick Mick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mick misses with a combination
enabling Beniot to counter with a crisp jab.
Beniot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beniot moves out of range of the body kick from Mick.
Mick dives in and scores a takedown into Beniot's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Beniot working a defensive guard here.
Mick trying to control but Beniot is working from the bottom.
Beniot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beniot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beniot looking for a guillotine here but Mick defends easily.
Beniot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mick defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beniot is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Beniot's body to avoid the submission. Beniot has instead reached around Mick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Beniot arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Beniot!
After winning the bout, Chris Beniot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sugiura Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy The Dragon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy The Dragon!
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, Sugiura Amon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dragon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amon.
The Dragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Randy The Dragon has been cut.
The Dragon swings widly with a right hand
and Amon counters with a thumping low kick.
Amon connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amon throws a head kick that misses.
The Dragon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Dragon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Dragon's calf.
Amon connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Amon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amon.
The Dragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
The Dragon is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Amon Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! The Dragon is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sugiura Amon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ordemus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage Rampage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ordemus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rampage Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rampage moves away.
Rampage Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side.
Maximus lands a really nice looking cross but Rampage seems unphased.
Rampage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt.
Rampage looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
Rampage thows a body shot but no joy.
Rampage throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rampage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage misses with a body shot.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampage lands a slapping body shot.
Maximus takes a swing at Rampage's ribcage but misses.
Ordemus Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximus wants it to stay on the feet.
Ordemus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Rampage.
Maximus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rampage thows a body shot but no joy.
Rampage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rampage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Rampage sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rampage clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.
Rampage breaks the clinch.
Rampage throws a right and a left that Maximus avoids nicely.
Rampage dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Rampage's head and hops out.
Rampage swinging wildly here.
Maximus misses with a left hand
and Rampage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampage wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Rampage counters with a stiff right hand.
Rampage sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Rampage throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Rampage shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus throws a body punch but Rampage moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. Rampage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Rampage tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rampage has managed to clinch.
Maximus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rampage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rampage keeps control of Maximus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Rampage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Rampage moved out of range.
Rampage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rampage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rampage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maximus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rampage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rampage cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rampage's corner calls for a 1-2. Rampage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but Rampage moved out of range nicely.
Rampage throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Rampage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Rampage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampage.
Rampage tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Rampage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maximus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maximus throws a looping overhand right but Rampage ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus throws the left hand but Rampage avoids the punch easily.
Maximus takes a swing at Rampage's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampage.
Ordemus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Rampage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Rampage.
Rampage defending well as Maximus loads up on a big left hand.
Rampage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Rampage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rampage.
Rampage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage swinging wildly here.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Sloppy strikes from Rampage. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampage. Rampage gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rampage.
Maximus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rampage in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rampage fails to land the takedown.
Maximus punishes Rampage's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximus throws a jab when Rampage was well out of range.
Rampage clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampage goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rampage misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rampage Rampage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rampage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rampage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rampage Rampage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rampage tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but Rampage moved out of range nicely.
Rampage throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Rampage misses with a body shot.
Rampage fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Maximus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Rampage.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus moves out of range as Rampage strikes.
Maximus misses with a jab to the body
and Rampage counters with a two punch combo.
Rampage moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Rampage ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Rampage Rampage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rampage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rampage throws a body kick that misses.
Rampage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rampage tries for a takedown but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ordemus Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Rampage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a hook.
Rampage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximus at a distance.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. Rampage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rampage throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus defending well as Rampage loads up on a big left hand.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximus as he avoids it easily.
Ordemus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Rampage.
Maximus throws a jab when Rampage was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rampage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rampage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rampage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rampage.
Maximus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rampage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Rampage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampage manages to avoid it.
Rampage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Rampage persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus misses with a hook.
Rampage lands a nice hook to Maximus's body. Maximus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rampage Rampage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximus jabs at Rampage's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ordemus Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rampage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Rampage!
A very excited looking Rampage Rampage rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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