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Volume 171 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ossss Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Letchford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Letchford has chosen Steel Panther - 17 Girls in a Row as his entrance music. Ossss Steve looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Ossss Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Letchford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letchford connects with a jab.
Steve looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Letchford as he avoids it easily.
Letchford lands a front kick.
Letchford scores with a punch to the head.
Steve dives in and grabs Letchford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Letchford pushes down on Steve's head and hops out.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Letchford counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ossss Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Letchford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Letchford 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Letchford, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Letchford!
Decent striking displayed by Letchford there.
Letchford delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Letchford does it's job there.
Letchford lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Letchford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Letchford.
Letchford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letchford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Letchford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Letchford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Letchford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Letchford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Letchford throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Letchford.
Letchford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Letchford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Letchford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Letchford. Letchford obviously looking to wear him down.
Letchford pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Letchford catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Letchford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.
Letchford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Letchford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letchford thumps Steve with a low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steve. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good leg kick by Letchford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steve will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Letchford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kelvin Letchford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Letchford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Letchford swivels and escapes.
Letchford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ossss Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letchford throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Letchford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Letchford pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Letchford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Letchford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Letchford lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Letchford with a nice cross.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Letchford.
Letchford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Letchford lands but Steve takes it in his stride.
Letchford lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letchford throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Letchford!
Letchford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve with a poor takedown
and Letchford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Letchford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Letchford.
Letchford lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Letchford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Letchford jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Letchford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Letchford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Letchford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Letchford connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Letchford, right into the meat.
Letchford lands a head kick. Steve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letchford lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letchford connects with a leg kick. Steve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Letchford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Letchford.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Letchford pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Letchford.
Letchford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Letchford pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Letchford scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Letchford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Letchford throws a combination. Steve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Letchford lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Letchford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Letchford. Steve shrugs it off though.
Letchford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Letchford.
Letchford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Letchford delivers a nice body kick.
Letchford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Letchford connects with an inside leg kick.
Letchford lands a jab to the nose.
Letchford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steve crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Letchford - the referee stops the clock and Steve gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Letchford. Steve manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steve takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steve is rocked!
BOOM! Letchford lands a beautiful left hook that drops Steve. Steve tries to recover but Letchford is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Steve lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Letchford!
Kelvin Letchford was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Andrychuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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, Oleg Andrychuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrychuk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andrychuk uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andrychuk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrychuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrychuk is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Andrychuk winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrychuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andrychuk connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrychuk is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrychuk.
Andrychuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andrychuk lands with a punch from half guard.
Andrychuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andrychuk working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is not content to let Andrychuk control the position.
Andrychuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson won't allow Andrychuk to pass to mount.
Andrychuk 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrychuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Andrychuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Andrychuk! Jackson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oleg Andrychuk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoe's choice of entrance music: Ivanhoe theme. Joe Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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172 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
6 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Hoe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoe is out of range.
Hoe scores with a push kick.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Hoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ivan Hoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Hoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a head kick but Hoe moves out of range.
Hoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Hoe moved away.
Hoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoe throws a head kick that misses.
Hoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoe is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoe is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Hoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoe on the ground.
Brown won't allow Hoe to pass to mount.
Brown tries to roll over but Hoe keeps him under control.
Brown trying to hold on to Hoe's head to control him but Hoe postures up.
Ground and pound from Hoe.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoe lands a nice short elbow.
Hoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoe lands a nice short elbow.
Hoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoe prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoe works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe working Brown over with strikes here.
Hoe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hoe with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown is rocked!
Hoe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Hoe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoe postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Brown out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hoe goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Hoe!
Ivan Hoe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Le victor!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Larry Fine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fine throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Fine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fine trying to control the position but Maia is working away.
Maia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fine trying to control the position but Maia is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Fine misses with the ground and pound.
Fine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Fine.
Fine looking to control but instead Maia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fine is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Fine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maia is trying to stand.
Fine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fine thows a huge punch but Maia dodges it nicely.
Maia is looking to escape.
Fine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Fine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fine wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
Maia is trying to stand.
Maia has one foot on Fine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia walks into a jab.
Maia takes one to the chin there.
Fine's corner calls for a 1-2. Fine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fine scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fine connects with a crisp jab.
Fine throws a shot to the body.
Maia tries for a takedown but Fine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maia looks winded!
Fine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maia shoots in but Fine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maia is rocked!
Fine jabs Maia right on the nose. Maia blinks but takes it well.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Fine finish him?
Fine lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maia falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fine dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Fine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Oliveira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nohara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara throws a head kick that Oliveira semi-blocks.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nohara moves away.
Nohara moves out of range of the strikes.
Nohara misses with a hook.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nohara manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Nohara. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Nohara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nohara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nohara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nohara to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nohara stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nohara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nohara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliveira looks winded!
Nohara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nohara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nohara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nohara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.
Nohara working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nohara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nohara.
Nohara blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
Nohara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Nohara eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Nohara working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nohara is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Oliveira is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Nohara is landing with some decent strikes but Oliveira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nohara controlling from mount.
Nohara lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nohara lands a heavy elbow.
Nohara landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira wants to control but Nohara is having none of it.
Oliveira is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Nohara controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nohara. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nohara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nohara gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Nohara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira punching from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Nohara keeps him under control.
Nohara lands strikes from half guard.
Nohara winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nohara blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nohara in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira is looking to get back to full guard here but Nohara has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nohara cracks Oliveira with a big right hand but Oliveira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nohara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oliveira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nohara blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira punching from the bottom.
Nohara wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Nohara controlling the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nohara in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Nohara blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
Hiro Nohara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nohara is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliveira is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Nohara is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira frees his head quite easily.
Nohara lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nohara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nohara breaks from Oliveira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira can't escape the position.
Nohara has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oliveira's face.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Nohara finish him?
Nohara postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Oliveira is out cold - huge knockout for Nohara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hiro Nohara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Aconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Aconte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aconte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adamek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aconte's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adamek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adamek postures up in Aconte's guard and throws a big left but Aconte blocks it.
Adamek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aconte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aconte working for a triangle but Adamek defends it easily.
Adamek trying to control but Aconte is working from the bottom.
Adamek landing with the ground and pound.
Adamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aconte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adamek is looking to work some ground and pound but Aconte has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adamek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aconte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adamek defends it easily.
Adamek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aconte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aconte is looking for a kimura but Adamek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aconte to get the leverage.
Aconte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adamek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aconte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aconte is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aconte throws an elbow that misses. Adamek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aconte's guard. Nice move by Adamek!
Adamek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aconte is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Adamek frees his head nicely. Oh but Aconte has switched to an armbar! Adamek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magnus Aconte!
Magnus Aconte made sure to mention his sponsor, Malicious Intent Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Byrd (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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175 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Riviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Riviera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Byrd is in Riviera's guard.
Riviera pulls Byrd in close to his closed guard and prevents Byrd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Byrd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riviera trying to control the position.
Riviera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Byrd!
Byrd is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Riviera has taken his back.
Byrd won't enjoy being in this position. Riviera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Byrd is tapping - it's over boys! Riviera picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Riviera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwyer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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180 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
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, Luke Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwyer misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plouman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plouman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dwyer.
Dwyer closes the distance and clinches up with Plouman, looking for a takedown. Dwyer pushes Plouman against the cage but Plouman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plouman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dwyer. Dwyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Plouman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dwyer manages to avoid it.
Dwyer misses with a double jab
and Plouman counters with a good low kick that Dwyer was not able to check.
Dwyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plouman.
Andy Dwyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plouman moves into range and clinches up with Dwyer.
Plouman tries to work over Dwyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plouman blocks an uppercut.
Plouman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dwyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plouman tries to work over Dwyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman being controlled against the cage.
Plouman has a couple of punches blocked by Dwyer.
Plouman digs a right hand into Dwyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dwyer's gas tank.
Plouman can't find room to land a body shot as Dwyer controls the action.
Good body shot from Plouman.
Plouman misses with a punch to the body.
Dwyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Plouman.
Dwyer prevents a body shot from Plouman.
Dwyer blocks a body shot from Plouman.
A head punch on the inside from Dwyer fails to land.
Dwyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dwyer's elbow.
Plouman breaks from the clinch.
Dwyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plouman throws a body punch but Dwyer moves out of range.
Plouman tries to clinch up.
Plouman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plouman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dwyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Plouman scrambles back to his feet.
Plouman moves away from the strike by Dwyer.
Plouman moves in looking to clinch but Dwyer pushes him off.
Dwyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Dwyer fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Dwyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dwyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dwyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plouman cracks a nice hook into Dwyer's ribs.
Plouman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plouman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dwyer is looking to wear down Plouman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plouman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dwyer moves away.
Plouman takes one to the chin there.
Plouman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plouman wants it to stay on the feet.
Plouman dodges the punch combination from Dwyer.
Luke Plouman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plouman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dwyer.
Plouman is looking to clinch but Dwyer is avoiding it.
Dwyer misses with a few strikes there.
Dwyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plouman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dwyer, as that shot connected.
Dwyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dwyer ducks under a wild hook from Plouman.
Plouman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dwyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plouman tries to clinch there but Dwyer circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Dwyer misses.
Dwyer tries to bum rush Plouman with a series of wild strikes but Plouman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dwyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plouman staying out of range there.
Plouman moves in looking to clinch but Dwyer pushes him off.
Dwyer shoots for a takedown but Plouman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dwyer swinging wildly here.
Dwyer is breathing heavily.
Dwyer throws a right hand that Plouman ducks under and follows up with a left that Plouman also avoids with ease.
Dwyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plouman is looking to clinch but Dwyer is avoiding it.
Dwyer throws a hook to the side of Plouman's head but Plouman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plouman moves into the clinch successfully.
Plouman prevents a body shot from Dwyer.
Plouman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dwyer's elbow.
Dwyer is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Plouman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dwyer slips a jab from Plouman.
Dwyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plouman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dwyer walks into a straight right hand from Plouman.
Plouman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dwyer misses with a takedown attempt - Plouman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luke Plouman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plouman tries a head kick but it misses.
Plouman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plouman ducks right into an uppercut from Dwyer.
Dwyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dwyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plouman with a nice cross.
Plouman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plouman has managed to clinch.
Plouman working aggressively here.
Plouman prevents a body shot from Dwyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman tries a body shot but Dwyer blocks it.
Dwyer can't find room to land a body shot as Plouman controls the action.
Plouman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dwyer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plouman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Dwyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plouman misses with a body punch.
Plouman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dwyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plouman. Dwyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dwyer keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plouman enables Dwyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plouman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dwyer with a nice head shot there.
Plouman is trying to control the position but Dwyer postures up.
Dwyer trying to control but Plouman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman has his hands on Dwyer's head, controlling the position.
Dwyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plouman trying to control the position.
Luke Plouman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dwyer tries to bum rush Plouman with a series of wild strikes but Plouman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plouman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andy Dwyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plouman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dwyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Plouman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is looking for a triangle but Dwyer pushes his legs off easily.
Plouman is trying to keep Dwyer in close.
Plouman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dwyer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dwyer is trying to stand up.
Plouman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Plouman working for a guillotine from mount but Dwyer is in no mood to give up.
Dwyer tries to hold on but Plouman pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman looking to finish with strikes here!
Dwyer tries to reverse the position but Plouman maintains control.
Plouman unloads with some shots from mount but Dwyer bucks and avoids them well.
Plouman wants to control the pace but Dwyer is squirming around nicely.
Plouman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dwyer is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dwyer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Plouman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Plouman wants to clinch.
Dwyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dwyer swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
Dwyer misses with a hook.
Plouman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Dwyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dwyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plouman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Plouman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Dwyer misses.
Dwyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plouman.
Dwyer works over Plouman's head and body with a nice combination.
Plouman tries to clinch there but Dwyer circles away.
Dwyer throws a right and a left that Plouman avoids nicely.
Dwyer cracks Plouman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dwyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dwyer.
Plouman lands a jab to the head.
Dwyer throws a combination. Plouman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dwyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Plouman.
Plouman thows a body shot but no joy.
Plouman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dwyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plouman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dwyer.
Dwyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dwyer looks to land a combination but Plouman avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plouman is looking to clinch but Dwyer is avoiding it.
Plouman is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plouman. Dwyer shrugs it off though.
Plouman connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plouman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dwyer.
Plouman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Plouman throws a right and a left that Dwyer avoids nicely.
Plouman connects with an inside leg kick.
Dwyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dwyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dwyer scores with a body shot.
Plouman takes a swing at Dwyer's ribcage but misses.
Dwyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plouman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dwyer manages to avoid it.
Plouman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dwyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dwyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dwyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plouman connects with a jab.
Dwyer is rocked!
Plouman plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Dwyer swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Dwyer face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Plouman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Plouman made sure he mentioned [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawyers Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Money's choice of entrance music: Lawyers, Guns, and Money - Warren Zevon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
135 lbs
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21
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lawyers Money!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money misses with a hook.
Money throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Lannister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister dives in and scores a takedown into Money's guard.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Money is controlling Lannister's posture.
Lannister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lannister throws a big elbow that misses.
Money working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lannister.
Lannister 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.
Money controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lannister trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lannister trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Money is pulling down on Lannister's head. It's preventing any offense from Lannister, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lannister is defended easily by Money.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Money sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lannister moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Money sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Money, right into the meat.
Money lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Money looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lannister throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lannister.
Lannister controlling the position.
Lannister throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lannister takes a little break here. Money wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Money keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lannister.
Money defending against the ground and pound.
Lannister working the ground and pound but Money is defending the strikes.
Money takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lannister is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Lannister crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Lannister politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lannister prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Money is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister with the ground and pound but Money regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Money which made him look bad.
Lannister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Money pinned against the cage. Money gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
Money using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Money tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money.
Money lands a right hand.
Lannister is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands an elbow inside that Lannister shrugs off.
Lannister has Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Money looking to slow down the pace here.
Lannister is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Money is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Money misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Money misses with an elbow over the top.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money lands an elbow that stopped Lannister in his tracks for a moment.
Lannister blocks the elbow strike.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lannister is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lannister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Lannister can't get the takedown.
Money dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Lannister tries for a takedown. No joy.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Money misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Lannister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Money pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lannister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Money gets underhooks to prevent Lannister's takedown attempt.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister wants a takedown.
Lannister looking for a takedown.
Lannister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Money pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lannister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money is working Lannister over against the cage.
Money working Lannister over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lannister blocks an elbow strike from Money.
Money stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
Lannister avoids a wild elbow strike from Money.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Money throws an elbow but it misses.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Money gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lannister blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawyers Money 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
Money throws a leg kick which misses Lannister's front leg but catches the back leg as Lannister tries to avoid it.
Money lands a leg kick that knocks Lannister off balance momentarily.
Lannister shoots in for a double leg but Money sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Money looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lannister trying to control the position but Money is working away.
Money is trying to control Lannister's posture but Lannister avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannister is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lannister throwing strikes but missing.
Lannister is looking to pass into half guard but Money pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Money is in guard.
Money trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyrion Lannister wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Money tries to sprawl but Lannister drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Lannister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Money dodges it nicely.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister trying to control from Money's half guard. Money has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lannister throws a strike but Money rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lawyers Money.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Lannister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Money tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
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.
Money turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown but Money manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lannister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Money.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Money but Money pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister tries to move into range but Money moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Money is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawyers Money.
I think Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawyers Money!
Post fight, an emotional Lawyers Money said 'Listen up, I wasn't going to let a ghey man "outwrestle" me and sweathump the shit out of me. That ain't my cup of tea. Now we can let this little twitching dwarf out of this arena.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Final Countdown - Europe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Psi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psi misses with a hook
and Beckett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Psi stuns Beckett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Psi misses with a left hand
and Beckett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Psi thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Psi.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Psi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Psi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beckett takes a swing at Psi's ribcage but misses.
Psi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Psi throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Psi.
Beckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckett throws a low kick but Psi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beckett counters with an outside leg kick.
Psi misses with a low kick.
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Psi throws out the jab.
Abraham Psi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Psi wants to sweep but no luck.
Beckett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckett won't allow Psi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Psi is on top in guard.
Psi won't allow Beckett to sweep him here.
Beckett is trying to keep Psi in close.
Psi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beckett holds on and takes a little breather.
Psi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beckett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Psi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beckett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi misses with a lunging right hand
and Beckett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Psi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
A cross from Psi lands.
Beckett digs a good hook to Psi's body.
A big right from Psi misses.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Psi manages to avoid it.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Psi slips the punch.
Psi walks into a stiff left hand from Beckett.
Psi slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett checks a leg kick.
Psi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Psi misses with a double jab.
Beckett throws a hook but Psi blocks it.
Beckett looks to throw a body kick
and Psi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Psi scores with a nice strike.
Beckett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Psi blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Psi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beckett is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psi scores with a nice right hand.
Beckett cracks Psi with an open hand slap.
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 Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Psi misses the shot to the body.
Beckett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abraham Psi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Psi as he connects with a hook.
Psi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Psi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Psi.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Psi manages to avoid it.
Psi throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beckett lands a nice looking body shot.
Beckett connects with a single shot there.
Beckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Psi.
Jab by Beckett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psi throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Psi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Psi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckett.
A jab from Psi finds it's way through Beckett's defenses.
Psi throws a hook but Beckett blocks it.
Beckett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Psi.
Psi misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Beckett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Psi's head backwards.
Beckett scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Psi. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psi throws a right hand that misses
and Beckett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Beckett.
Psi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckett back to the cage. Psi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psi swings widly with a right hand
and Psi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Psi misses with a right hand
and Beckett counters with a nice body kick.
Psi takes one to the side of the head.
Beckett throws a shot to the body.
Psi thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Psi misses.
Psi stuffs the takedown attempt from Beckett. Beckett gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi misses with a wild body shot.
Psi slips under a jab from Beckett.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Psi 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 Beckett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Psi throws a leg kick
and Beckett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beckett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckett cracks Psi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Psi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beckett connects with a body shot that sends Psi's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Beckett scores with a four punch combination!
Beckett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psi.
Beckett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Psi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psi misses with a body shot.
Beckett throws a series of punches but Psi moves out of range.
Psi misses with a wild body shot.
Psi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Psi there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Psi looks to land a right hand but Beckett moved out of range.
Beckett looks for the body kick but Psi saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Psi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Psi is just out of range.
Psi thows a body kick. Beckett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Psi ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
Psi misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckett.
Beckett with a hook.
Psi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckett is out of range and Psi settles back down.
Beckett misses with a series of wild punches.
Psi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
Psi throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beckett. That's going to slow Psi down.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
Psi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckett.
Beckett throws a front kick aimed at Psi's knee but Psi avoids it well.
Psi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Psi finds it's target.
Psi lands an overhand right.
Psi scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psi misses with a series of wild punches.
Psi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Psi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckett.
Beckett throws an overhand right that lands on Psi's shoulder, as Psi tries to avoid the shot.
Psi checks a leg kick.
Psi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Psi is out of range.
Beckett ducks under a wild hook from Psi.
Psi missing with a left hand there. Beckett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psi throws a chopping leg kick but Beckett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Psi throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckett.
Psi moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckett.
Psi lands an overhand right.
Beckett throws an off balance right hand
and Psi counters with a straight right hand.
Psi scores with a sloppy right hand. Beckett should have avoided that one.
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett shoots in but Psi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psi's corner calls for a 1-2. Psi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Psi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beckett moves out of range as Psi strikes.
Beckett 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.
A low kick from Psi is predictable there
and Beckett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beckett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Psi moves away.
Beckett misses with an uppercut
and Psi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Psi slips a jab and a cross from Beckett.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Psi.
I think Psi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Psi!
Abraham Psi gave a mention to Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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