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RFC 2: Manifest Destiny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Hongwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang Hongwen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Hongwen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Hongwen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Hongwen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hongwen rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hongwen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongwen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hongwen wants to break free but Allen has control.
Hongwen lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hongwen.
Hongwen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Hongwen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hongwen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hongwen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hongwen wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hongwen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Hongwen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Hongwen.
It looks like Jim Allen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hongwen throws out the jab.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Hongwen.
The crowd cheers as Hongwen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen is rocked!
Hongwen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Allen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Allen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Hongwen!
A victorious Wang Hongwen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Manuel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Saber (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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150 lbs
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178 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Manuel Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Saber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fails to land the takedown.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saber is fending him off so far but Gutierrez persists. Nope, Saber circles away and we're back to standing.
Saber misses with a double jab.
Saber moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off.
Saber misses with a wild combination.
Saber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Saber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Manuel Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown but Saber sprawls well.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown but Saber sprawls well.
Gutierrez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saber avoids it really well and circles away.
Saber throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber closes the distance and clinches.
Gutierrez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saber is looking for a sweep.
Gutierrez wants to control but Saber is keeping him busy.
Gutierrez taking a breather here.
Saber is looking to regain half guard here but Gutierrez keeps moving and retains side control.
Saber can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber is looking to regain half guard here but Gutierrez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Saber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Manuel Gutierrez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saber catches Gutierrez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jose Manuel Gutierrez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saber tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily
and Gutierrez counters by moving into the clinch.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutierrez wants to take the fight to the mat but Saber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gutierrez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gutierrez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saber after a bit of a struggle.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez looking to stall.
Saber looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
Saber pulls guard successfully.
Gutierrez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gutierrez is looking to defend but Saber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gutierrez! Saber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gutierrez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Urijah Saber!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Harold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Harold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wesley Silva's chin.
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| 180 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Harold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Harold takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chase Harold has been cut.
Harold lands a takedown into guard.
Harold preventing the sweep.
Harold postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva controls Harold momentarily but Harold frees himself.
Harold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harold postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harold forces his way into half guard.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Harold in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harold is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Harold!
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FIGHT
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