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LGIO 2 - Contenders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Parantainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darin Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Parantainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blood lands with a punch from half guard.
Parantainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Parantainen pushes Blood off and gets back to his feet.
Blood slips a jab and a cross from Parantainen.
Blood scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parantainen throws a series of punches but Blood avoids them all with ease.
Parantainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parantainen throws the left hand but Blood avoids the punch easily.
Parantainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blood circles away quickly and effectively.
Parantainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parantainen misses with a wild combination.
Blood lands with a thumping leg kick.
John Parantainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen looks gassed!
Blood thuds a left hand into Parantainen's body.
Blood has closed the distance and engaged Parantainen in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blood.
Blood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parantainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parantainen working hard to break the clinch.
Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parantainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parantainen dodges the punch combination from Blood.
Blood misses with a double jab.
Parantainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parantainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blood counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Parantainen down! Blood is looking to finish but Parantainen is intelligently defending himself.
Parantainen is rocked!
Blood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parantainen is still in real trouble! Can Blood finish him?
Blood throwing strikes from guard but Parantainen blocks nicely.
Parantainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Parantainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parantainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parantainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parantainen loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
John Parantainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parantainen throws a combination that misses
and Blood counters with a two punch combo.
Parantainen misses with a double jab
and Blood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parantainen's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blood throws a big right hand that misses.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen wants to stand and escape but Blood is having none of it.
Blood wants to control from the top but Parantainen keeps moving.
Blood passes Parantainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blood 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Parantainen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darin Blood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Seek n Strike. Cobb has chosen Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. Trey Cobb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Cobb shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller wants to stand but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to stand but Cobb is controlling the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Cobb wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Cobb is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Cobb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller is in trouble now - Cobb has advanced to mount!
Miller tries to hold on but Cobb postures up.
Cobb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to hold on but Cobb postures up.
Cobb looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cobb looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cobb working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Miller really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobb content just to control the position here.
Miller is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cobb controlling from the full mount.
Cobb scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ken Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller misses with the combination.
Cobb lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
Miller is trying to stand.
Cobb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Ken Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cobb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cobb gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb clinches up against the cage.
Cobb blocks an elbow strike.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ken Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Cobb.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Cobb decides to pull guard.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
Cobb manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller tries to hold on but Cobb postures up.
Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cobb.
Cobb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cobb won't let Miller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cobb swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Cobb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnar is looking to clinch but Cesar is avoiding it.
Resnar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Resnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Resnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar has double underhooks.
Resnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cesar swinging wildly here.
Resnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cesar actively working from the bottom here.
Cesar moves into full guard.
Resnar throwing strikes from guard but Cesar blocks nicely.
Resnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Resnar throwing strikes from guard but Cesar blocks nicely.
Cesar has his foot on Resnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Resnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Resnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cesar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Resnar is aware though and is defending well.
Resnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Leonidus Cesar has been cut.
Resnar postures up and lands a big shot to Cesar's brow.
Cesar working for a triangle but Resnar defends it easily.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Resnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Resnar wants to control from the top but Cesar keeps moving.
Resnar wants to pass the guard but Cesar is keeping the position.
Resnar with a nice head shot 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!
Resnar lands a couple of digs.
Leonidus Cesar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Resnar landing with the ground and pound.
Cesar working for a triangle but Resnar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cesar has his foot on Resnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Resnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Resnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Resnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Resnar stands up over Cesar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cesar has momentary wrist control but Resnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Resnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cesar has momentary wrist control but Resnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Resnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Cesar is rocked!
Resnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Cesar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resnar gets to his feet and stands over Cesar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cesar felt that one! Resnar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cesar from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Resnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Cod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cod comes into the arena with All I Do Is Win blaring out of the sound system. Griffin has chosen Big Punisher- Beware as his entrance music. Forrest Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Cod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Cod sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Cod holds on to Griffin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cod struggling a bit here.
Cod is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Griffin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cod is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griffin showing good submission defense here.
Cod is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin tries to roll but Cod sticks to his back.
Griffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cod's guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Cod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cod is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cod is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cod lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cod decides to stand back up. Cod steps back and let's Griffin get back to his feet.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Cod lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Cod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cod looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cod is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cod to get the leverage.
Cod lands with a punch from half guard.
Cod is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Cod is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cod to get the leverage.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Cod is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cod is looking for a kimura here.
Cod wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Cod 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.
Cod is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cod lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cod stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Cod dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Cod.
Cod lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Cod counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Griffin!
Cod gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Manny Cod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Cod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Cod.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Cod is avoiding it.
Cod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Griffin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cod misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Cod persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Cod moved out of range nicely.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Cod counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Griffin's guard now.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cod decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cod misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Cod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin cracks Cod with a solid left hand.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Cod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cod tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cod keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Cod uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cod shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griffin tries to bench press Cod off him but Cod keeps the position.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cod is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cod to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cod is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cod to get the leverage.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Cod landing with the ground and pound.
Cod landing some decent shots from guard.
Cod drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Cod off! Cod jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Cod is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Cod any problems.
Cod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cod distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Cod controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Cod 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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cod.
An inside leg kick lands from Cod.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cod!
Cod regains half guard.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cod is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Cod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Cod trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Cod wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cod knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cod is controlling Griffin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Cod moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cod shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cod working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cod decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Griffin, up you get!
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cod counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Cod thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Cod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cod thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cod working the ground and pound from side control.
Cod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cod tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Cod keeps moving and retains side control.
Cod looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cod lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cod lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forrest Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Cod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cod stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Cod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Cod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between l l (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
204 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, l l!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Stack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack shoots in for a takedown but l shows good takedown defense.
l shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
l has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stack wants to stand but l is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
l throwing strikes but missing.
l won't allow Stack to sweep him here.
Stack is controlling l's posture.
Stack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. l doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. l manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
l avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stack is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stack looks gassed!
l is trying to drag Stack to the mat but Stack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack is pressed up against the cage. l has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stack down to the mat. Stack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
l shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
l seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stack is looking for a sweep. l is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stack trying to control from the bottom.
Stack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
l thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stack's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but l pulls his head out easily.
Stack is not content to let l control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
l is controlling the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stack circles away from the clinch attempt.
l wants to clinch.
l doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like l l has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for l l. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stack moves away from the strike by l.
l gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stack counter with a right hand.
l tries for a takedown but Stack circles away easily
and Stack counters with a good low kick that l was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack forces l back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stack on the inside.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Stack slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stack.
Nice body punch from Stack - that landed with a thud.
Stack lands with a short shot to the head.
Stack lands a nice shot to the body.
l could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Stack scores a nice knee to the body.
Stack stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but l regains guard immediately.
Stack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
l might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack passes l's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stack moves into full mount! l won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Stack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stack trying to control but l is having none of it.
Stack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on l l's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stack lands a head shot.
Stack cracks l with a good jab.
Stack scores with a takedown into l's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stack wants to control from the top but l keeps moving.
l wants to get back to his feet but Stack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stack postures up in l's guard and throws a big left but l blocks it.
l knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stack on the ground.
l avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack stands and throws l's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Stack crashes against the mat.
Stack is looking to take a break and control but l is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stack connects with a solid leg kick.
Stack cracks l with a right hand to the side of the head.
l l's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Stack.
A right-left combo lands from Stack.
Good shot there by Stack.
Stack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
l takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stack lands a nice shot that snaps l's head back.
Stack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
l takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. l doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack rushes l and presses him up against the cage.
Stack dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
l tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of l backwards.
The referee calls for Stack to work.
Stack has clasped his hands together around l's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stack works to advance to full mount. l defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stack looking to finish with strikes here!
Stack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack with good strikes from the mount here!
Stack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stack looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
l avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stack.
Stack unloads with some shots from mount but l bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Stack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on l l's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
l swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stack counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. l is lucky that one didn't land flush.
l doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stack.
Stack landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Stack.
l is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stack.
Stack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stack.
Still in the clinch, Stack scores with a nice short uppercut.
l l's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stack leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stack connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stack has l pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stack pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending l tumbling to the mat - Stack dives into l's guard.
Stack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
l l has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stack passes l's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stack seems to be working for a kimura but l defends the submission attempt.
l keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stack tries to pass the half guard into mount. l knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
l keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack works his way into full mount!
Stack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stack looking to control but l is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stack 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stack landing shots from mount.
Stack working l over with strikes here.
Stack wants to control the pace but l is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Stack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stack 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 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Stack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puuha Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puuha Pete is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
147 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Jared Kerr!
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, Puuha Pete!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pete shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pete showed some decent athleticism there.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Pete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr trying to get back to full guard but Pete takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kerr is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kerr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pete 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.
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr tries to lock up and control but Pete gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kerr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pete is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pete tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kerr tries to reverse the position but Pete maintains control.
Kerr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerr is looking to get to half guard.
Pete content just to control the position here.
Kerr is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puuha Pete dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pete shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kerr is trying to defend but Pete finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pete prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Pete is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Pete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kerr gets caught flat footed, as Pete shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr controls Pete momentarily but Pete frees himself.
Kerr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pete has passed into half guard!
Kerr looking for submissions off his back.
Kerr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pete trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr trying to control the position.
Kerr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.
Kerr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pete escapes and throws Kerr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pete staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that Pete has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puuha Pete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pete.
Kerr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pete wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pete trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Pete politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pete prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
Pete lands a few punches from side control.
Kerr is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kerr wants to control but Pete postures up.
Kerr tries to improve position but can't.
Kerr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pete wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kerr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pete manages to get himself to full guard.
Kerr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pete looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pete looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pete!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pete wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pete working away.
Kerr is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerr can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Pete politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pete prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puuha Pete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puuha Pete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pete 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puuha Pete!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antsas Uni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antsas Uni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Alexandre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antsas Uni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexandre staying out of range there.
Alexandre fails with a takedown attempt.
Uni scores with the left hand. Alexandre knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bruno Alexandre has been cut.
Uni lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexandre is rocked!
Uni cracks Alexandre with a left hook right on the temple and Alexandre goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Uni lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Alexandre is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antsas Uni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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22
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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20
269 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Potter.
Potter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balboa checks a leg kick.
Gray Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter lands a jab.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Balboa is looking for a kimura here.
Balboa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potter defends it nicely.
Gray Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Potter scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potter thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Balboa looks gassed!
Potter with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balboa doesn't seem phased though.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Potter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Potter is looking to wear down Balboa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Potter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balboa on the side of the head.
Balboa is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands with a big right hook that stumbles Balboa - he's out on his feet here! Potter follows up with another monster hook that separates Balboa from consciousness! Balboa falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Potter stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Potter!
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pop
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