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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Starchwhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Walpole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckley Starchwhite could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Walpole's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buckley Starchwhite! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Walpole! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Starchwhite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walpole as he avoids it easily. Walpole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starchwhite, pushing him back against the ropes. Starchwhite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Starchwhite tries for a takedown but Walpole manages to get underhooks.
Starchwhite is trying to pull guard but Walpole has him pressed against the ropes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Starchwhite. That's going to take a lot out of him. Starchwhite blocks the elbow strike.
Starchwhite jumps guard but Walpole stands there with Starchwhite around his waist. Starchwhite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walpole lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Buckley Starchwhite has been cut. Starchwhite dodges an elbow strike from Walpole.
Starchwhite goes for a takedown attempt but Walpole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick from Walpole lands but Starchwhite takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walpole rushes Starchwhite and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Starchwhite is trying to pull guard but Walpole turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. With the fighters up against the ropes, Walpole throws an elbow but misses. Walpole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starchwhite tries to pull guard but Walpole won't allow it.
Walpole lands a nice elbow. Starchwhite avoids the elbow strike from Walpole, against the ropes.
Starchwhite jumps guard but Walpole stands there with Starchwhite around his waist. Starchwhite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walpole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Buckley Starchwhite's cut is getting worse. Walpole lands an elbow just above Starchwhite 's eye.
Buckley Starchwhite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starchwhite takes an elbow to the temple. Walpole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Buckley Starchwhite's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buckley Starchwhite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Walpole!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Makatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen WWE ENTRANCE as his entrance music. 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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290 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Makatua! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Makatua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson. Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Makatua slips the punch. Makatua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makatua lands a big shot that drops Tyson! Can he finish him?
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut. 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! Makatua 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. Tyson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makatua defends it easily. Makatua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tyson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makatua passes into half guard. Makatua is figuring out what he wants to do next. Makatua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sione Makatua just wasn't active enough. Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson ducks straight into an uppercut from Makatua and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tyson manages to regain guard straight away.
That has opened up Mike Tyson's cut even more. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tyson is looking for a triangle here but Makatua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makatua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makatua ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tyson's jaw. Tyson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Makatua does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Makatua!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Joel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kroczaleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yuri Joel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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279 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Joel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kroczaleski! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kroczaleski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kroczaleski working away. Kroczaleski staying calm. Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it. Joel tries to escape but Kroczaleski is in control. Kroczaleski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Kroczaleski working away. Kroczaleski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joel, who protects the arm well. Joel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kroczaleski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy. Joel pushes Kroczaleski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kroczaleski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it. Kroczaleski trying to control the position but Joel is working away. Kroczaleski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joel has escaped the position, nice work there. Joel wants to get back to his feet but Kroczaleski drags him back down. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kroczaleski trying to control the position but Joel is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joel tries to escape but Kroczaleski is in control. Kroczaleski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kroczaleski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kroczaleski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kroczaleski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joel keeps working. Joel really is a fat lump. Joel is trying to control Kroczaleski's posture but Kroczaleski avoids it. Joel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee asks Kroczaleski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kroczaleski prefers to stall for the moment though. Kroczaleski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Joel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Joel is looking to reverse the position. Kroczaleski tries for a kimura but Joel is defending well. Joel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kroczaleski asserts his dominance and retains side control. Kroczaleski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joel keeps working. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy. Joel is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Joel is not content to let Kroczaleski control the position. Kroczaleski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kroczaleski's guard! Nice work there by Joel! Kroczaleski controlling Joel's posture. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kroczaleski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joel defends well. This has been an exciting period of action! Kroczaleski wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kroczaleski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joel as he avoids it easily. Kroczaleski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kroczaleski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice cross by Joel. A punch combination from Kroczaleski misses. Kroczaleski shoots for a double leg takedown but Joel sprawls well. He's pushed Kroczaleski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Yuri Joel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kroczaleski. Joel cracks Kroczaleski with a right hand to the side of the head. Kroczaleski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kroczaleski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joel is fending him off so far but Kroczaleski persists. Nope, Joel circles away and we're back to standing. Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kroczaleski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joel as he jumps to the side. Nice takedown defense from Joel. No joy for Kroczaleski on that attempt. Kroczaleski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Kroczaleski. No joy for Joel on that attempt. Kroczaleski drives through with a takedown into Joel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Joel is trying to keep Kroczaleski in close.
Joel wants to stand but Kroczaleski is controlling the position. Kroczaleski preventing the sweep. Kroczaleski postures up.
Kroczaleski prevents Joel from getting back to his feet. Joel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kroczaleski tries to free his leg and advance position but Joel is retaining full guard. Joel is trying to keep Kroczaleski in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yuri Joel. Kroczaleski looks for a takedown but Joel sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kroczaleski looks for a takedown but Joel sprawls well. Joel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joel wants it to stay on the feet. A good leg kick by Joel. Kroczaleski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joel did well to prevent Kroczaleski getting side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joel is trying to stand up here but Kroczaleski is controlling him well. Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski is working for a kimura but Joel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joel wants to get back to his feet. Kroczaleski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski stops Joel from getting back to his feet.
Kroczaleski is working for a kimura but Joel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy. Kroczaleski prevents Joel from standing back up.
Kroczaleski is trying to work for a kimura but Joel is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kroczaleski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Joel won't allow Kroczaleski to pass to mount. Kroczaleski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joel is just riding it out for now. Kroczaleski eventually gives up the hold. Kroczaleski is looking for a kimura but Joel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroczaleski to get the leverage. Kroczaleski prevents Joel from standing back up.
Kroczaleski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mark Kroczaleski has got the better of the ground game so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kroczaleski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Joel is trying to maintain the position but Kroczaleski is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Joel will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kroczaleski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kroczaleski somewhat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroczaleski is defended easily by Joel. Horrible takedown by Kroczaleski or perhaps it was just good defense by Joel which made him look bad. Yuri Joel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kroczaleski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kroczaleski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kroczaleski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joel tries to avoid it but Kroczaleski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joel to the ground. Joel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joel tries to sprawl but Kroczaleski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kroczaleski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Joel trying to hold on to Kroczaleski's head to control him but Kroczaleski postures up.
Kroczaleski wants to work for an arm triangle but Joel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kroczaleski is thwarting Joel's attempts to control the position. Kroczaleski wants to pass to mount but Joel is defending the position. Joel trying to control here.
Kroczaleski wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy. Joel is trying to stand back up but Kroczaleski is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yuri Joel just wasn't active enough. Kroczaleski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kroczaleski fails to land the takedown. Kroczaleski shoots for a double leg takedown but Joel sprawls well. He's pushed Kroczaleski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Joel scores with the left hand. Kroczaleski knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Joel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kroczaleski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joel pinned against the ropes. Joel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kroczaleski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kroczaleski tries for a takedown but Joel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kroczaleski fails with a takedown attempt. Joel scores with a head kick. Kroczaleski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kroczaleski. Mark Kroczaleski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kroczaleski throws a head kick that misses and Joel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slapping body kick lands there for Joel. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joel!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Joel scores with a leg kick.
Joel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Joel. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joel.
Joel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kroczaleski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joel connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kroczaleski takes one to the chin there. Joel scores with a head kick. Kroczaleski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kroczaleski is rocked! Mark Kroczaleski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kroczaleski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Yuri Joel showed his dominance in that final round. I think Joel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Yuri Joel! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Yuri Joel! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Yuri Joel!
Yuri Joel wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Yuri Joel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suxin Fux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suxin Fux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, War Machine! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fux wants to clinch. Fux fails with a takedown attempt. Fux is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Fux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Fux. Fux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machine walks away with a smile on his face. Fux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fux drives through and clinches with Machine against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Fux. Fux wants to stall.
Fux has Machine pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Machine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suxin Fux. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machine working aggressively here.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fux is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fux has his back to the ropes. Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Fux. Fux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Fux uses good head movement to avoid it. Fux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Fux jumps guard but Machine turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine. Fux trying to control the position but instead, Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fux into the ropes. Fux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fux checks a leg kick nicely. Machine misses with a left hand and Fux counters with a straight right hand. Machine misses with an uppercut
and Fux counters with a right hand to the body. Machine misses with a combination
and Fux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Fux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Machine throws a jab when Fux was well out of range. Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and Fux counters with a crisp one two that drops Machine! Fux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machine to his feet! Machine is in big trouble!
Machine is rocked! Machine looks winded! Fux closes the distance and clinches up with Machine, looking for a takedown. Fux pushes Machine against the ropes but Machine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Fux finish him? Machine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Fux fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fux is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Machine is in big trouble! Fux is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Machine. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Suxin Fux!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Paderes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines has chosen The Gambler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Paderes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Raines! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paderes throws a hook but Raines blocks it. Raines wants to clinch. Raines scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Paderes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raines. Raines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Paderes is refusing to be controlled, as Raines sits in half guard. Paderes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raines on the ground. Raines with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Raines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paderes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paderes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Paderes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raines. Raines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Raines moves nicely into side control. Paderes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Raines. Raines has an Americana. Paderes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Raines is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Raines hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reno Raines! An out of breath Reno Raines thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Antoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Antoine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blackout. Carter Antoine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 cm
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275 lbs
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207 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Antoine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrion Lannister! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lannister tries to clinch there but Antoine circles away.
Lannister forces Antoine back against the ropes and clinches. Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antoine wants to take the fight to the mat but Lannister manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Antoine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lannister prevents Antoine from breaking the clinch. Antoine prevents a body shot from Lannister. A left hand lands to the body for Lannister.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antoine's elbow. Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses. A right hook to the body lands for Lannister.
Lannister lands a hook that snaps the head of Antoine backwards. Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Antoine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lannister takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Antoine blocks an uppercut.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lannister is leaning against Antoine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lannister scores with a shoulder strike. Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch. Antoine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antoine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lannister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Antoine avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the ropes. Lannister is trying to stall.
Antoine prevents a body shot from Lannister. Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Antoine avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the ropes. Lannister digs a right hand into Antoine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antoine's gas tank. A right handed body shot lands from Lannister.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lannister tries a body shot but Antoine blocks it.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Antoine.
Antoine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antoine takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Antoine can't break the clinch.
Lannister lands a left hand.
Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antoine blocking some punches.
Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Lannister on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land. Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antoine's efforts to push away. Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lannister scores with a shot to the side of Antoine's head. Lannister tries to work over Antoine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Lannister. A short uppercut from Lannister. Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Antoine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lannister is defending well. Lannister lands a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antoine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Antoine prevents a body shot from Lannister. Antoine is trying to break free. Lannister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that 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.
Lannister scores with a jab. Antoine acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lannister blocks a jab. Lannister stuffs the takedown. Antoine tries to move into range but Lannister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antoine. Lannister cracks Antoine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lannister throws a big shot that misses. Lannister darts in and clinches Antoine up against the ropes. Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antoine tries to circle away but Lannister has him pinned against the ropes. Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Antoine controls the action.
Antoine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister misses with a body punch.
Antoine tries to break free but Lannister pushes him back against the ropes. Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Antoine controls the action.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Antoine controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside. Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Antoine avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the ropes. Lannister lands a hook that snaps the head of Antoine backwards. Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Antoine controls the action.
Antoine working hard to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lannister. Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lannister lands a body punch. Tyrion Lannister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Antoine is trying to push Lannister away but Lannister has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lannister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antoine backwards. Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Antoine avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the ropes. Lannister lands a body punch. 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! Lannister lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoine tries to break free but Lannister pushes him back against the ropes. Lannister is leaning against Antoine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lannister lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Antoine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoine controls his hands.
Antoine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lannister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Antoine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lannister cracks Antoine with a good jab. Antoine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Antoine's body. Lannister scores with a body shot.
Lannister rushes Antoine and presses him up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Antoine uses good head movement to avoid it. Lannister tries to work over Antoine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Lannister. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch. Lannister tries to clinch up but Antoine circles away and keeps his distance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lannister punishes Antoine's body with a nice straight punch. Lannister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice uppercut lands for Lannister. That snapped Antoine's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister 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 shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Antoine eats them both and turns towards Lannister to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Lannister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Antoine drops his hands momentarily and Lannister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A punch combination from Lannister misses. Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoine controls his hands.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
Antoine is trying to push Lannister away but Lannister has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside. Lannister misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antoine is looking to break free of the clinch but Lannister has double underhooks. Antoine wants a takedown but no success here.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on Antoine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lannister tries to work over Antoine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lannister misses with a body punch.
Antoine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lannister after a bit of a struggle. Antoine prevents a body shot from Lannister. Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head. Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister is trying to maintain a safe position but Antoine gets an underhook and turns Lannister into the ropes. Lannister lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land. Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Lannister. A body shot lands from Lannister.
Lannister lands a body shot. 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! Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch. Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antoine. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lannister tries a body shot but Antoine blocks it.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lannister as the two fighters clinch.
Lannister scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Lannister.
Lannister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Antoine or not. Lannister lands with a right to the head. Lannister lands with a left to the head. A body shot lands from Lannister.
Lannister lands with a right to the head. Lannister tries to work over Antoine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Lannister. Lannister is working Antoine over against the ropes. Antoine is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Antoine is trying to drag Lannister to the mat but Lannister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Antoine. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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! Lannister lands a body punch. Lannister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch. Lannister has Antoine pressed against the ropes, preventing Antoine from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Antoine blocks a body shot from Lannister. Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoine controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Antoine uses good head movement to avoid it. Lannister works on Antoine's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lannister 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Tyrion Lannister! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tyrion Lannister! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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200 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gabriel.
Gabriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe tries to clinch and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gabriel wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head. Doe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Doe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Doe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabriel is aware though and is defending well. Gabriel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ground and pound from Gabriel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Gabriel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Gabriel lands a nice forearm strike. Gabriel tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs. Gabriel wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Doe struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe prevents Gabriel from moving into mount. Gabriel in side control lands a decent elbow. Gabriel wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. Doe struggling a bit here. Doe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gabriel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doe's legs. Gabriel misses with the ground and pound. Doe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gabriel 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. Doe is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted? Gabriel 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. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gabriel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Doe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gabriel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacques Gabriel! A relieved looking Jacques Gabriel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Violent Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Green has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Violent Vegas's chin.
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290 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Violent Vegas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Green! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vegas thows a body shot but no joy. Vegas drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Violent Vegas has been cut. Vegas thows a body shot but no joy. Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green. Green checks a leg kick. Green fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vegas checks it well. Vegas has a takedown stuffed. Green cracks Vegas with a good jab. Vegas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vegas showed some decent athleticism there. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Green trying to control from the bottom.
Vegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Vegas lands strikes from half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth. Green wants to control but Vegas is keeping busy and won't allow it. Green is refusing to be controlled, as Vegas sits in half guard. Vegas slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vegas wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it. Green wants to get back to full guard. Green has hold of Vegas's hands but Vegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Green is trying to control but can't.
Green tries to get to full guard but Vegas has control of the leg. Vegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Vegas winds up and cracks Green with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vegas lands with a punch from half guard. Vegas working the head and body with strikes. Well, if Vegas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Green is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vegas sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Green! Oh, Green is in big trouble! Vegas lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Violent Vegas! Violent Vegas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Tsosie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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188 cm
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247 lbs
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199 cm
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163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Butch Coolidge! 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, Connor Tsosie! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coolidge slips under a jab. Coolidge wants to clinch up but Tsosie keeps it at a distance. Coolidge tries to clinch there but Tsosie circles away.
Tsosie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tsosie throws a lazy right hand but Coolidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coolidge tries to clinch there but Tsosie circles away.
Tsosie defending well as Coolidge loads up on a big left hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsosie, as that shot connected.
Coolidge clinches up with Tsosie and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coolidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tsosie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsosie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coolidge wants to clinch up but Tsosie keeps it at a distance. Tsosie cracks Coolidge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Coolidge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tsosie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tsosie swings widly with a right hand
and Coolidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Connor Tsosie has been cut. Tsosie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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! Tsosie dives in and grabs Coolidge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coolidge pushes down on Tsosie's head and hops out. Coolidge Rushes Tsosie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tsosie is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Coolidge Piles on the pressure and Tsosie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Coolidge! A relieved looking Butch Coolidge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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