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EFC 151 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (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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136 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landeverde closes the distance but Bermudez moves to the side
and Bermudez counters by clinching up.
Landeverde is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bermudez can't fight it off and eventually Landeverde manages to take the fight to the floor. Bermudez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landeverde works over Bermudez with some ground and pound from guard.
Bermudez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Landeverde is looking to stand up but Bermudez won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bermudez wants to stand and escape but Landeverde is having none of it.
Landeverde lands a couple of digs.
Landeverde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Landeverde is looking to take a break and control but Bermudez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Landeverde wants to free his trapped foot but Bermudez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bermudez pushes Landeverde off looking to stand but Landeverde dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde trying to control from half guard but Bermudez is working away.
Landeverde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bermudez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landeverde.
Bermudez is looking for a sweep. Landeverde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bermudez kicks Landeverde off and gets back to his feet.
Bermudez shoots in for a takedown but Landeverde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landeverde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bermudez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bermudez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Landeverde looks to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landeverde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Landeverde is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving.
Landeverde is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bermudez being controlled here momentarily.
Landeverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landeverde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bermudez defends well.
Landeverde isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bermudez stacks Landeverde on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bermudez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez working away.
Bermudez wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy.
Landeverde is looking for a sweep.
Landeverde wants to control but Bermudez postures up.
Bermudez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bermudez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Landeverde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez trying to control the action but Landeverde is working from the bottom.
Landeverde throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Landeverde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bermudez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bermudez works to advance to full mount. Landeverde defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Landeverde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Landeverde tries to hold on but Bermudez postures up.
Landeverde tries to reverse the position but Bermudez maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeverde is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bermudez working for a submission but Landeverde is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Landeverde dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bermudez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Landeverde manages to get back to half guard.
Bermudez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Landeverde looks like he's trying to stand up.
Landeverde wants to control but Bermudez passes into side.
Bermudez tries to score with some ground and pound. Landeverde controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Landeverde regains half guard.
Landeverde is refusing to be controlled, as Bermudez sits in half guard.
Bermudez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez thows a huge punch but Landeverde dodges it nicely.
Bermudez tries to pass to full mount but Landeverde defends it.
Landeverde misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bermudez stalling.
Landeverde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bermudez pulls his head out easily.
Bermudez wants to pass the guard but Landeverde is defending well.
Landeverde keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde moves into full guard.
Bermudez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bermudez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landeverde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeverde has his foot on Bermudez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bermudez works his way back into a safe position though.
Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Bermudez from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Landeverde can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bermudez stands up from Landeverde's guard - Bermudez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bermudez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Landeverde postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bermudez to stand up.
Landeverde looking to score a takedown here. Bermudez is defending well but Landeverde drives through and ends up in Bermudez's guard.
Bermudez working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bermudez is on top in guard.
Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Bermudez from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landeverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bermudez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde looking for a guillotine here but Bermudez defends easily.
Landeverde has his feet on Bermudez's thighs here. He's pushed Bermudez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bermudez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ric Landeverde!
During a confident post fight interview, Ric Landeverde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
140 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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28
112 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alkofer counters with an inside leg kick.
Guy shoots and misses
and Alkofer counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guy looks winded!
Alkofer lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Guy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Alkofer and Guy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Alkofer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Only MacPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Madness might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SHOWDOWN . James Madness has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 Hilo, James Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Only MacPherson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madness throws a shot from downtown. MacPherson moves away and avoids it.
MacPherson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madness manages to avoid it.
MacPherson misses the shot to the body.
A big right from MacPherson misses.
Madness walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madness really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Madness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacPherson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from MacPherson.
Madness looks to land a left hand but MacPherson moved out of range nicely.
Madness throws a lazy body kick
and MacPherson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacPherson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madness in his tracks.
Madness shoots in and drives through. MacPherson sprawls well.
MacPherson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacPherson stuffs the takedown attempt from Madness. Madness gets slowly back to his feet.
MacPherson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacPherson cracks Madness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Madness fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacPherson throws a jab when Madness was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacPherson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Madness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacPherson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madness fails with the takedown
and MacPherson counters with a single leg into guard. Madness didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madness will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madness looking for a guillotine here but MacPherson defends easily.
MacPherson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Madness or perhaps it was just good defense by MacPherson which made him look bad.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madness.
MacPherson lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for MacPherson.
MacPherson defending well as Madness loads up on a big left hand.
MacPherson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madness had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacPherson leaves Madness with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Madness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness walks into a straight right hand from MacPherson.
MacPherson misses the jab.
MacPherson lands a jab to Madness's midsection.
Madness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madness throws a sloppy head kick and MacPherson moves out of range easily.
Madness doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacPherson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madness is breathing heavily.
Madness avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacPherson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from MacPherson does it's job there.
MacPherson lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacPherson digs a good hook to Madness's body.
Madness with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacPherson counters with a shoot takedown. Madness fights it but they end up in guard.
MacPherson stands up and waves to Madness to follow him.
MacPherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madness at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madness takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by MacPherson.
MacPherson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacPherson scores with a nice strike.
MacPherson punishes Madness's body with a nice straight punch.
MacPherson clinches up with Madness and pushes him back against the cage.
Madness has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacPherson after a bit of a struggle.
Madness is looking for a takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Madness. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
MacPherson misses with a punch to the body.
MacPherson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madness blocks a body shot from MacPherson.
MacPherson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacPherson connects with a crisp jab.
MacPherson lands a jab to Madness's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacPherson lands a jab to Madness's midsection.
MacPherson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacPherson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacPherson slips under a jab.
MacPherson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacPherson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacPherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madness at a distance.
MacPherson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madness doesn't seem bothered though.
MacPherson misses with a two punch combination.
Madness tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacPherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madness somewhat.
Madness misses with a hook. MacPherson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madness fails to land with a series of punches.
MacPherson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacPherson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madness doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Only MacPherson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Madness takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madness shoots in for a takedown but MacPherson shows good takedown defense.
MacPherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madness.
Madness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacPherson as he avoids it easily.
Madness misses with a takedown
and MacPherson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacPherson lands with a good body shot.
MacPherson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from MacPherson.
MacPherson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacPherson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madness throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacPherson.
MacPherson with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madness misses with a low kick as MacPherson jumps back.
MacPherson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacPherson thuds a left hand into Madness's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacPherson lands with a good body shot.
Madness takes one to the side of the head.
MacPherson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacPherson lands a right hook to the body.
Madness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madness throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacPherson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madness throws a right and a left that MacPherson avoids nicely.
MacPherson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacPherson lands a jab to the head.
Madness misses with a takedown attempt
and MacPherson counters with a stiff right hand.
Madness misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacPherson.
MacPherson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madness's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacPherson!
Madness looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Madness misses with a takedown attempt
and MacPherson counters with a left to the body.
Madness slips a jab and a cross from MacPherson.
Sloppy strikes from MacPherson. Those never looked like landing.
MacPherson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacPherson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacPherson lands a lovely overhand right.
MacPherson lands a nice shot to the body.
Madness shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacPherson counter with a right hand.
MacPherson throws a one two combo.
MacPherson dips to his left and cracks Madness with an uppercut!
MacPherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacPherson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madness.
Madness gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacPherson stands and steps away. Madness gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Madness moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacPherson works Madness's body with a nice hook.
Madness moves away from the strike by MacPherson.
MacPherson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacPherson throws out the jab.
Madness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madness takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Madness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacPherson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacPherson lands a nice hook to Madness's body. Madness takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacPherson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madness's head backwards.
Madness looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacPherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madness.
MacPherson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacPherson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madness with a poor takedown
and MacPherson counters with a stiff right hand.
Only MacPherson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacPherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madness takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacPherson throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness misses with a wild combination.
Madness takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacPherson moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacPherson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacPherson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacPherson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from MacPherson.
MacPherson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Madness is rocked!
James Madness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacPherson checks a low kick from Madness.
Oh Madness is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacPherson cracks a nice hook into Madness's ribs.
MacPherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madness to the mat! Madness manages to get full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacPherson stands up and waves to Madness to follow him.
MacPherson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madness napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Only MacPherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Madness. Those never looked like landing.
Madness seems to have got his legs back now.
MacPherson throws a combination. Madness tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Madness moves out of range of the body kick from MacPherson.
Madness throws a nice looking combination but MacPherson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacPherson 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.
Madness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacPherson sprawls well. MacPherson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madness gets slowly back to his feet.
Madness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacPherson lands a body shot.
MacPherson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacPherson lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madness wants to control but MacPherson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madness trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but MacPherson manages to pass to mount!
Madness tries to hold on but MacPherson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacPherson controlling the position easily from mount.
MacPherson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacPherson avoids the attempt from Madness to control.
MacPherson cracks Madness with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Madness tries to hold on but MacPherson pushes him away.
MacPherson raining down shots from the mount!
MacPherson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness taking shots to the head.
Madness is working to get back to half guard.
Madness taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacPherson controlling the pace for now.
Madness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Madness in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacPherson with shots to the head and body - Madness looks very uncomfortable down there.
James Madness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Only MacPherson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness is looking to improve his position but MacPherson isn't that keen on the idea.
MacPherson content just to control the position here.
Madness is desperately trying to improve his position but MacPherson has a good base and remains in mount.
MacPherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacPherson controlling the pace for now.
Madness is desperately trying to improve his position but MacPherson has a good base and remains in mount.
MacPherson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacPherson prevents Madness from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness is working hard here to advance position.
MacPherson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacPherson controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that MacPherson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Only MacPherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacPherson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Only MacPherson!
Only MacPherson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jumbo Tyson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
259 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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28
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumbo Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wick closes the distance and clinches.
Wick lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jumbo Tyson has been cut.
The referee calls for Wick to work.
Wick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to stall.
Wick has clasped his hands together around Tyson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wick working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.
Wick in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wick just content to control the position.
Wick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two 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.
The referee asks Wick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Wick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Wick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws a combination. Wick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wick misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson forces Wick back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wick has double underhooks.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
Wick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well.
Wick is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wick seems content to control.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Wick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wick circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Wick. Wick maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyson throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Wick passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Wick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wick prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Wick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Wick trying to control the pace.
Wick stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Wick is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Wick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson moves out of range as Wick strikes.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Wick takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wick seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Wick throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyson to regain full guard.
Wick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
Wick advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wick controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wick gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Wick struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wick stalling.
Wick is trying to trip Tyson. He has hold of a leg but Tyson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wick tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Wick stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Wick stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jumbo Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumbo Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Wick takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wick. Wick obviously looking to wear him down.
Wick instigates a clinch.
Wick stalls.
Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wick has Tyson pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Wick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wick in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Wick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wick blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Wick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Scrapy has chosen Scrapy Do as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
147 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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26
154 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lil Scrapy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo stuffs the takedown attempt from Scrapy. Scrapy gets slowly back to his feet.
Scrapy looks for a takedown but Rodalgo sprawls well.
Scrapy 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.
Rodalgo swings for the body but Scrapy moves out of range.
Rodalgo closes the distance and clinches.
Scrapy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodalgo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrapy is trying to break free.
Rodalgo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrapy is trying to push Rodalgo away but Rodalgo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scrapy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scrapy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodalgo.
Rodalgo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodalgo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodalgo gets through Scrapy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodalgo blocks an uppercut.
Rodalgo prevents Scrapy from breaking the clinch.
Scrapy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrapy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scrapy lands with a right to the head.
Scrapy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrapy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodalgo lands with a nice body punch.
Rodalgo lands a glancing blow to the side of Scrapy's head.
Rodalgo works Scrapy's body with a nice hook.
Rodalgo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodalgo cracks Scrapy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scrapy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scrapy sprawls well. Scrapy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodalgo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodalgo has Scrapy up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodalgo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodalgo lands an uppercut.
Rodalgo misses with the head strike.
Scrapy tries to break free but Rodalgo pushes him back against the cage.
Rodalgo working aggressively here.
Rodalgo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rodalgo slows down the pace here.
Rodalgo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrapy tries to work over Rodalgo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodalgo can't find room to land a body shot as Scrapy controls the action.
Rodalgo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrapy backwards.
Rodalgo lands a body shot.
Rodalgo digs a right hand into Scrapy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scrapy's gas tank.
Rodalgo tries to throw a body punch but Scrapy avoids it by throwing Rodalgo back against the cage.
Scrapy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodalgo's elbow.
Scrapy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michel Rodalgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodalgo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy defending well as Rodalgo loads up on a big left hand.
Scrapy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodalgo lands a slapping body shot.
Scrapy throws a looping overhand right but Rodalgo ducks down to avoid it.
Rodalgo digs a good hook to Scrapy's body.
Rodalgo is looking to wear down Scrapy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodalgo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scrapy throws out the jab.
Scrapy cracks a nice hook into Rodalgo's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rodalgo.
Scrapy avoids the head kick by Rodalgo.
Rodalgo moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rodalgo as the two fighters clinch.
Scrapy is trying to break free.
Rodalgo scores with a shot to the side of Scrapy's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodalgo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scrapy tries to throw a body punch but Rodalgo avoids it by throwing Scrapy back against the cage.
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!
Rodalgo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy lands a right hand.
Rodalgo blocks an uppercut.
Scrapy is trying to break the clinch but Rodalgo is controlling him.
Scrapy is trying to force a seperation but Rodalgo has the dominant position.
Scrapy is leaning against Rodalgo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodalgo lands with a light punch inside.
Scrapy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodalgo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Scrapy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodalgo.
Scrapy tries to circle away but Rodalgo has him pinned against the cage.
Scrapy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodalgo scores with a shot to the side of Scrapy's head.
Scrapy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodalgo lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scrapy is trying to break free.
Rodalgo digs a right hand into Scrapy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scrapy's gas tank.
Scrapy looks winded!
Rodalgo successfully pulls guard.
Rodalgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodalgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scrapy defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo 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.
Rodalgo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scrapy tries to clinch up but Rodalgo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodalgo misses with a few strikes there.
Rodalgo clinches with his opponent.
Rodalgo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scrapy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrapy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodalgo takes a shot to the head.
Rodalgo lands a right hand.
Rodalgo pushes Scrapy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodalgo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scrapy is trying to force a seperation but Rodalgo has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrapy.
Scrapy misses with a body punch.
Scrapy tries to break free but Rodalgo pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Scrapy. No joy for Rodalgo on that attempt.
Rodalgo takes a swing at Scrapy's ribcage but misses.
Scrapy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scrapy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodalgo misses with a straight left.
Scrapy misses with a looping right.
Rodalgo misses the shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodalgo.
Scrapy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scrapy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodalgo controlling from side mount.
Scrapy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodalgo connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo grinds an elbow into Scrapy's temple.
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!
Rodalgo happy to just control the position for now.
Rodalgo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodalgo tries for a kimura but Scrapy is defending well.
Rodalgo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scrapy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodalgo controlling the action here.
Rodalgo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scrapy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is looking for a kimura here.
Rodalgo lands strikes from half guard.
Scrapy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodalgo is working away from the top position though.
Scrapy is not content to let Rodalgo control the position.
Scrapy is trying to maintain the position but Rodalgo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodalgo is trying to control. Scrapy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodalgo is working for a kimura but Scrapy is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy is looking to improve his position.
Rodalgo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scrapy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodalgo.
Scrapy is refusing to be controlled, as Rodalgo sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scrapy trying to control but Rodalgo postures up.
Scrapy tries to roll over but Rodalgo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rodalgo misses with a looping left.
Rodalgo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrapy.
Rodalgo looks to throw the jab but Scrapy is out of range.
Rodalgo moves away from the strike by Scrapy.
Scrapy lands with a right hand.
Rodalgo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodalgo digs a good hook to Scrapy's body.
Scrapy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodalgo circles away.
Rodalgo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrapy throws a body punch but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Scrapy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodalgo throws a right and a left that Scrapy avoids nicely.
Rodalgo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodalgo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scrapy's efforts to push away.
Rodalgo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scrapy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodalgo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Rodalgo.
Scrapy gets through Rodalgo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scrapy is trying to force a seperation but Rodalgo has the dominant position.
Scrapy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Scrapy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scrapy misses with the head strike.
Rodalgo prevents Scrapy from breaking the clinch.
Scrapy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scrapy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodalgo scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodalgo trying to stall but Scrapy improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodalgo.
Lil Scrapy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scrapy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy can't break the clinch.
Rodalgo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scrapy or not.
Michel Rodalgo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrapy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scrapy or not.
Rodalgo lands an uppercut.
Rodalgo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodalgo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodalgo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodalgo lands a right hand.
Michel Rodalgo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodalgo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodalgo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A body shot lands from Rodalgo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo blocks an uppercut.
Scrapy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrapy can't break the clinch.
Rodalgo blocks an uppercut.
Scrapy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodalgo won't allow it.
Rodalgo prevents a body shot from Scrapy.
Rodalgo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scrapy fails to land.
Scrapy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scrapy is trying to break the clinch but Rodalgo has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo scores with a hook to the body.
Scrapy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodalgo controls his hands.
Rodalgo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo lands a right hand.
Scrapy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodalgo finish him?
Scrapy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodalgo controls his hands.
Scrapy seems to have recovered his senses.
Scrapy can't find room to land a body shot as Rodalgo controls the action.
Scrapy lands a left hand.
Rodalgo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Rodalgo.
Scrapy blocks a body shot from Rodalgo.
Scrapy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrapy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodalgo won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrapy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Rodalgo on the inside.
Rodalgo presses Scrapy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodalgo lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodalgo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Rodalgo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodalgo 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Rodalgo!
Michel Rodalgo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long Haired Samson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samson avoids the body shot from Richards.
Samson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Samson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Samson throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Samson fails to pull guard.
Samson is trying to pull guard but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richards smiles and moves away.
Rex Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Haired Samson.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richards thinking.
Samson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richards finds it's way round the side to connect with Samson's head.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards avoids the body shot from Samson.
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well.
Richards throws a leg kick but Samson checks it.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Richards avoids the body shot from Samson.
Samson throws a nice looking combination but Richards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samson slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Samson cracks Richards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Richards misses with a lunging right hand
and Samson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richards rather than just go for the knockout.
Samson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richards walks into a jab.
Richards stuns Samson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richards throws a hook but Samson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samson throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Samson works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Samson. Beautiful body shot.
Richards cracks Samson with a good jab.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Samson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards tries to bum rush Samson with a series of wild strikes but Samson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rex Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab from Samson.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Samson slips the punch.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to score with a low kick but Samson moves his leg out of the way.
Samson avoids the body shot from Richards.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samson manages to avoid it.
Samson tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards takes a swing at Samson's ribcage but misses.
Samson clinches up against the cage.
Samson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samson pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards throws an elbow that misses. Samson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richards's guard. Nice move by Samson!
Richards has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards working for a triangle but Samson defends it easily.
Samson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Haired Samson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richards throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Samson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samson clinches up against the cage.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samson is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samson breaks from the clinch.
Samson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samson throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Samson slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
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!
Samson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Richards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson lands with a nice combination. Richards backs away looking to recover.
Samson works Richards's body with a nice hook.
Richards 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.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Samson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Samson saw that one coming.
Samson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samson.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Samson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Richards.
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rex Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Haired Samson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samson counters with a nice body shot.
Samson checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards needs to keep his hands up - Samson had a free shot at his head there.
Samson throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richards throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and Samson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samson moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Samson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Samson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Richards misses.
A shot to the body from Samson misses
and Richards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Samson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Long Haired Samson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards lands the left hand.
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
Samson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samson slips under a jab.
Richards throws a body punch but Samson moves out of range.
Richards misses with a hook
and Samson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Samson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards throws a poor cross that misses
and Samson counters with a nice uppercut.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Samson counters with a three punch combo that has Richards backing up. Richards nods at Samson to acknowledge the strikes.
Samson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samson clinches with his opponent.
Samson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samson up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson scores with a hook to the body.
Samson jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Samson lands with a shot to the body.
Samson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samson doesn't seem bothered though.
Samson walks into a jab.
Samson tries to clinch up.
Samson takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Samson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Samson lands with a nice body punch.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Samson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richards is rocked!
Samson connects with a body shot that sends Richards's belly button to the back.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Richards! Samson dives in looking to finish! Richards is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Haired Samson! Long Haired Samson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Long Haired Samson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Key might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EYELID - REGENERATE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hellscream's choice of entrance music: War March. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
Key cracks a nice hook into Hellscream's ribs.
Key moves into the clinch.
Hellscream scores with a hook to the body.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Key blocking some punches.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Hellscream misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hellscream fails to land.
Key lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hellscream.
Key turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Key manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hellscream is not content to let Key control the position.
Hellscream is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hellscream manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Key in particular looking to stall.
Hellscream desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Key sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellscream defending well though.
Key trying to work for an americana but Hellscream has managed to regain full guard.
Key won't allow Hellscream to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key pushes down on Hellscream's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hellscream tries to get to full guard but Key has control of the leg.
Key scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key controlling the pace.
Hellscream regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Key.
Hellscream working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key looking to sit in guard and control but Hellscream gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Key keeping moving, preventing Hellscream from controlling successfully.
Key manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hellscream manages to get himself to full guard.
Key throwing strikes but missing.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a big elbow that misses.
Key postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key content to stall in guard here.
Hellscream is working an open guard so Key takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Key keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellscream.
Hellscream blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream dodges the punch combination from Key.
Hellscream throws a front kick aimed at Key's knee but Key avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Key clinches up with Hellscream and pushes him back against the cage.
Key works on Hellscream's body with a couple of short punches.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellscream lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellscream avoids a wild elbow strike from Key.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Key lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Hellscream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key prevents a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Key blocking some punches.
Hellscream tries to work over Key's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellscream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Key - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key is trying to drag Hellscream to the mat but Hellscream just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Nice elbow from Key.
It looks like Garrosh Hellscream has been cut.
Hellscream lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Key scores with a shot to the side of Hellscream's head.
Hellscream is rocked!
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream is still on wobbly legs! Can Key finish him?
Key works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Key has Hellscream pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hellscream manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Key.
Key creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hellscream's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hellscream drops to his knees and Key pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Key!
Our winner, Don Key, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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