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PCEC 80: Trombone vs Filipe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaigo Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leites has chosen Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Knocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thaigo Leites!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leites leaves Knocker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knocker wants to clinch up but Leites keeps it at a distance.
Knocker tries to close the distance and clinch but Leites swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leites shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leites is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knocker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leites.
Leites is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knocker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leites.
Leites looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knocker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knocker is looking to improve his position.
Knocker is in trouble now - Leites has advanced to mount!
Knocker is looking to improve his position but Leites isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leites goes for an armbar but Knocker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knocker.
Knocker drops back looking for a leg! Leites is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leites manages to kick Knocker off! Knocker jumps back into Leites's guard.
Knocker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leites has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Knocker is looking to defend but Leites has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Knocker! Leites pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Knocker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thaigo Leites!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by The Chicken Dance. Daley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One of a Kind - Atmosphere kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Daley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley wants to clinch.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
A thudding body kick lands there by Couture!
Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Couture staying out of range there.
Daley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daley needs to keep his hands up - Couture had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Daley saw that one coming.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daley moves away.
Daley connects with a crisp jab.
Daley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daley.
Couture slips a straight right by Daley.
Daley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Couture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daley slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daley tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture dips to his left and cracks Daley with an uppercut!
Daley fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Daley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daley looks gassed!
Couture takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Couture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Daley's head but Daley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws a right hand that Daley ducks under and follows up with a left that Daley also avoids with ease.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Daley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture blocks a jab.
Daley throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Couture.
Couture tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daley finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture cracks Daley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Daley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture throws a hook but Daley avoids it easily.
Daley misses with a series of wild punches.
Daley swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture 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.
Daley throws a combination. Couture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Couture misses with a jab to the body
and Daley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daley slips under a jab.
Randy Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Couture throws a hook but Daley avoids it easily.
Couture slips a straight right by Daley.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daley.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daley throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Daley saw that one coming.
Daley clinches up with Couture and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Daley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daley creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Couture's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Couture drops to his knees and Daley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Daley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Palacios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palacios comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - We No Speak Americano kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Beast Baker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Palacios's chin.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Palacios!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palacios blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palacios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palacios.
Palacios just misses with a punch to the body.
Baker tries to clinch there but Palacios circles away.
Baker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Palacios.
Baker moves away from the strike by Palacios.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palacios.
Baker loads up on a big right hand but Palacios slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Baker.
Baker wants to clinch up but Palacios keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palacios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palacios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palacios scores with a decent looking hook.
Palacios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palacios.
Palacios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palacios throws out the jab.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palacios.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker tries to clinch up but Palacios circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to clinch there but Palacios circles away.
Palacios misses with a looping right.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palacios. That did some damage!
Baker tries to clinch there but Palacios circles away.
Palacios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palacios throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Palacios to counter with a crisp jab.
Palacios might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palacios keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker darts in trying to clinch
and Palacios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palacios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to clinch
and Palacios counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baker! Palacios lets Baker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker clinches but Palacios breaks the clinch
and Palacios scores with a counter punch that sends Baker to the canvas! Palacios smells blood - he's punishing Baker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Baker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Palacios!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seether - Remedy. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - X gone give it to ya. Drake Vonstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Vonstein takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Vonstein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Vonstein avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Vonstein looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Vonstein.
Vonstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Vonstein throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Vonstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vonstein throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Vonstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vonstein looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie moves out of range as Vonstein strikes.
A cross from Vonstein lands.
Vonstein misses the shot to the body.
Drake Vonstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Vonstein pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Vonstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vonstein misses the shot to the body.
Vonstein connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Vonstein as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonstein.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonstein.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Vonstein sprawls well.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Vonstein circles away.
Vonstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie trying to work for an americana but Vonstein has managed to regain full guard.
Vonstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vonstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vonstein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vonstein manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein 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.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Vonstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Vonstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vonstein throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonstein throws out the jab.
Vonstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Vonstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vonstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie keeps control of Vonstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie prevents Vonstein from breaking the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Vonstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonstein.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vonstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Vonstein avoids nicely.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Vonstein.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vonstein throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonstein.
Vonstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonstein.
Vonstein misses with a straight right.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vonstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Vonstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vonstein tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vonstein to the ground. Vonstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vonstein prevents it.
Vonstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Vonstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Vonstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vonstein tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vonstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vonstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ralph Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vonstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonstein scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Vonstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vonstein circles away.
Vonstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vonstein sprawls well. Vonstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Vonstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vonstein throws out a powerful jab.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vonstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vonstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Vonstein misses.
Vonstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vonstein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Drake Vonstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonstein throws out the jab.
Vonstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Vonstein is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vonstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vonstein throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vonstein throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to bum rush Vonstein with a series of wild strikes but Vonstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonstein.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vonstein is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Vonstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Vonstein stuffs the takedown.
Gracie slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vonstein. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Vonstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vonstein.
Vonstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie feints and as Vonstein raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vonstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vonstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vonstein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Vonstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vonstein, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Vonstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Mir has chosen Spoilin For A Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir throws a lazy right hand but Lyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyle throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Lyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mir's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lyle!
Lyle is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.
Mir looking to secure an arm triangle but Lyle defends it well.
Lyle is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.
Lyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lyle pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
Lyle is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Lyle has one foot on Mir's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mir looks for a takedown but Lyle sprawls well.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyle misses with a wild body shot.
Lyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Lyle misses.
Lyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Frank Mir's cut even more.
Lyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.
Lyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyle manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lyle!
Lyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Lyle which made him look bad.
Lyle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The cut above Frank Mir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kyle Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Lyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Lyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mir doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lyle. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Lyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Lyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyle is just out of range.
Lyle throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Lyle tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mir shoots for a takedown but Lyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lyle scores with a jab.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyle but Lyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mir tries to move into range but Lyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyle throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Lyle throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyle but Lyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyle lands with a straight right. Mir didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyle blocks a head kick by Mir.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kyle Lyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Nice sprawl there from Lyle as Mir shoots in.
Lyle throws a series of strikes that have Mir backpedaling.
Frank Mir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lyle tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Lyle lands with a nice combination. Mir backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Mir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Lyle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Peeters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peeters has chosen Baba O Reilly by The Who as his entrance music. Nicolas Peeters will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicolas Peeters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeters lets loose with a powerful body kick. Welker will feel that in the morning.
Welker lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Nicolas Peeters has been cut.
Peeters throws a head kick but Welker moves out of range.
Peeters throws a leg kick which misses Welker's front leg but catches the back leg as Welker tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Peeters.
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 head kick from Peeters lands but Welker takes it in his stride.
It looks like Wes Welker has been cut.
Welker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peeters manages to avoid it.
Peeters connects with a solid leg kick.
Welker is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Peeters.
Peeters lands a head kick!
Peeters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Welker is out of range and Peeters settles back down.
Welker thows a body shot but no joy.
Peeters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Welker.
Peeters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peeters.
Peeters cracks the inside of Welker's front leg.
Welker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peeters.
Peeters feints a jab and as Welker dips his head, Peeters unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Welker right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Welker falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Peeters smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicolas Peeters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kha Ri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clothesoff misses the jab.
Ri misses with a body shot.
Ri misses with a few strikes there.
Ri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kha Ri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ri moves out of range as Clothesoff strikes.
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clothesoff manages to avoid it.
Clothesoff cracks a nice hook into Ri's ribs.
Ri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clothesoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Ri.
Ri throws a head kick that misses.
Ri throws a body punch but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Clothesoff moves into the clinch.
Ri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clothesoff.
Ri blocking some punches.
Ri throws a head punch that misses.
Clothesoff misses with the head strike.
Ri is looking to control Clothesoff's arms but Clothesoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ri has his back to the cage.
Clothesoff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clothesoff misses with some punches.
Ri lands with a right to the head.
Ri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clothesoff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Clothesoff fails to land.
Clothesoff working aggressively here.
Clothesoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ri misses with a series of wild punches.
Ri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clothesoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ri keeping moving, preventing Clothesoff from controlling successfully.
Ri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clothesoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clothesoff won't allow Ri to sweep him here.
Ri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clothesoff looking to pass the guard.
Clothesoff won't allow Ri to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clothesoff slips a straight right by Ri.
Ri loads up on a big right hand but Clothesoff slips the punch.
Clothesoff misses with a few strikes there.
Clothesoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clothesoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ri moves out of range as Clothesoff strikes.
Clothesoff scores with a punch to the head.
Clothesoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clothesoff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clothesoff throws an overhand right that lands on Ri's shoulder, as Ri tries to avoid the shot.
Ri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clothesoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ri throws a jab but it's blocked by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff throws an overhand right that lands on Ri's shoulder, as Ri tries to avoid the shot.
Ri scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ri.
Nice jab there from Ri.
A jab from Clothesoff misses.
Clothesoff throws a lazy right hand but Ri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clothesoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ri takes a swing at Clothesoff's ribcage but misses.
Clothesoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clothesoff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clothesoff trying to control but Ri is having none of it.
Clothesoff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ri is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff throws some wild stikes that Ri manages to avoid easily.
Clothesoff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ri and Clothesoff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ri wants to improve his position but Clothesoff is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clothesoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clothesoff throwing shots but Ri is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Clothesoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clothesoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clothesoff.
Ri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clothesoff shoots in for a double leg but Ri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clothesoff wants to slow Ri down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ri misses the shot to the body.
Ri swats away the attempt to clinch by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ri is trying to stand up here but Clothesoff is controlling him well.
Ri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clothesoff is keen to just control but Ri is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff trying to mount his opponent but Ri defends it.
Clothesoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clothesoff is working for a kimura but Ri is defending it quite comfortably.
Clothesoff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clothesoff breaks from Ri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ri avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff wants to control the pace but Ri is squirming around nicely.
Ri wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clothesoff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ri can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clothesoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ri hang on?
Clothesoff landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ri prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Clothesoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clothesoff throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ri because Clothesoff loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clothesoff trying to control but Ri is having none of it.
Ri tries to lock up and control but Clothesoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clothesoff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ri and Clothesoff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ri prevents Clothesoff from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clothesoff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ri tries to buck Clothesoff off but Clothesoff is having none of it.
Clothesoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ri keeps working.
Ri pushes Clothesoff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clothesoff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clothesoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ri is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Clothesoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clothesoff manages to avoid it.
Ri throws a hook but Clothesoff blocks it.
Ri cracks Clothesoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ri avoids the body shot from Clothesoff.
Ri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clothesoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clothesoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ri connects with a body shot.
Ri misses with a hook to the body
and Clothesoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Ri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clothesoff scores with a jab. Ri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clothesoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver Clothesoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clothesoff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ri throws a solid leg kick but Clothesoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ri.
Ri throws a right and a left that Clothesoff avoids nicely.
Ri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clothesoff throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Clothesoff coming out on top.
Kha Ri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri scores with a jab to the body.
Clothesoff lands the left hand.
Ri is looking to wear down Clothesoff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Clothesoff.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clothesoff checks a leg kick.
Clothesoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Clothesoff.
Ri checks a low kick from Clothesoff.
Ri fails to land with a series of punches.
Ri misses with a double jab.
Clothesoff moves in looking to clinch but Ri pushes him off.
Clothesoff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ri.
Clothesoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ri misses with a body shot.
Clothesoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clothesoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ri looks to land a left hand but Clothesoff moved out of range nicely.
Clothesoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliver Clothesoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff loads up on a big right hand but Ri slips the punch.
Ri misses with a low kick as Clothesoff jumps back.
Clothesoff misses with a looping left.
Clothesoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Clothesoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clothesoff checks a low kick from Ri.
Ri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clothesoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Ri.
Clothesoff tries to work over Ri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ri cracks Clothesoff with a nice body shot.
Clothesoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff has a couple of punches blocked by Ri.
Clothesoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ri's elbow.
Clothesoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Ri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clothesoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Ri stalling in the clinch but Clothesoff improves position.
Nice body punch from Ri - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clothesoff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clothesoff has a couple of punches blocked by Ri.
Kha Ri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ri misses with a combination
and Clothesoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clothesoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Clothesoff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Ri.
Ri working hard to break the clinch.
Ri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ri lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ri on the inside.
A short right from Ri on the inside.
Ri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Ri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clothesoff has him pressed against the cage.
Ri gets through Clothesoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ri.
Nice body punch from Ri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ri.
A left hand lands to the body for Ri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ri.
Ri just leaning against Clothesoff, taking a breather.
Ri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clothesoffs head.
Clothesoff is rocked!
Ri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clothesoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Ri finish him?
Ri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clothesoff or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Ri.
Clothesoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Ri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ri lands a nice shot to the body.
Ri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ri stalling in the clinch.
Ri cracks Clothesoff with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Ri.
Kha Ri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ri.
Ri lands a right hand.
Clothesoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ri taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Ri.
Ri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ri dodges an elbow strike from Clothesoff.
A head punch on the inside from Clothesoff fails to land.
Ri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clothesoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ri is leaning against Clothesoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ri.
Ri pushes Clothesoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kha Ri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clothesoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Clothesoff!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Filipe !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Filipe misses.
Filipe throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
Trombone shoots in but Filipe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filipe shoots and misses
and Trombone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trombone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trombone has Filipe up against the cage in a clinch.
Trombone lands with a left to the head.
Filipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trombone.
Filipe pulls guard.
Filipe keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
Filipe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trombone.
Filipe looking for a guillotine here but Trombone defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trombone pushing down on Filipe 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trombone is nestled in close to Filipe , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Filipe tries to roll over but Trombone keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trombone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Filipe is looking to get to half guard.
Trombone thowing shots but they're missing.
Trombone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Filipe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Filipe and Trombone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Trombone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Filipe down.
Filipe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Filipe tries to buck Trombone off but Trombone is having none of it.
Filipe has one of Trombone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Trombone lands some shots froms side control.
Filipe is trying to get back to half guard.
Trombone throws a strike aimed at the side of Filipe 's head but Filipe avoids it well.
Filipe can't do much from the bottom here.
Trombone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Filipe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Trombone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe is controlling Trombone's trapped leg to prevent Trombone from advancing to side control.
Trombone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Filipe tries to reverse the position but Trombone maintains control.
Filipe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trombone tries to control but Filipe wriggling away.
Filipe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Filipe working some strikes from top position.
Filipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filipe postures up in Trombone's guard and throws a big left but Trombone blocks it.
Trombone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filipe defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filipe defends well.
Filipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipe won't allow Trombone to sweep him here.
Filipe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trombone has momentary wrist control but Filipe slips an elbow through the middle.
Filipe thows a big elbow that misses.
Filipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Trombone has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filipe works Trombone's body with a nice hook.
Filipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mariano Filipe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trombone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trombone lands some shots froms side control.
Filipe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trombone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipe is concentrating on defense, preventing Trombone from advancing position.
Let's hope that Filipe 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.
Trombone thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Filipe to regain full guard.
Trombone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trombone looking to pass the guard.
Filipe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filipe is looking to stand up but Trombone isn't so interested in that idea.
Filipe is breathing heavily.
Filipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filipe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trombone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trombone is trying to defend but Filipe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Filipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe slips a nice elbow through Trombone's hands, connecting with Trombone's forehead.
Trombone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trombone actively working from the bottom here.
Filipe drops an elbow to the side of Trombone's head.
Filipe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filipe is looking for a kimura here.
Filipe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trombone defends it well.
Filipe prevents Trombone from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trombone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trombone.
Trombone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filipe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filipe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filipe has gone for a leg lock! Trombone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Filipe 's guard.
Trombone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trombone has managed to get both his arms back between Filipe 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone looking to pass the guard.
Trombone working some strikes from top position.
Trombone postures up.
Trombone wants to control from the top but Filipe keeps moving.
Trombone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filipe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipe is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trombone throws a jab when Filipe was well out of range.
Filipe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trombone!
Filipe lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Trombone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Filipe 's head but Filipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipe scores a takedown into full mount!
Filipe working Trombone over with strikes here.
Filipe working for a guillotine from mount but Trombone is in no mood to give up.
Trombone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Filipe .
Trombone tries to hold on but Filipe postures up.
Trombone tries to reverse the position but Filipe maintains control.
Filipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trombone is working hard here to advance position.
Filipe working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone tries to hold on but Filipe postures up.
Filipe dominating with strikes here.
Filipe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filipe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trombone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filipe lands a nice shot to the head.
Mariano Filipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filipe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trombone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trombone shrugs it off.
Filipe lands a heavy elbow.
Filipe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trombone?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe lands a big elbow.
Trombone tries to lock up and control but Filipe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trombone has worked his arm free - good work by Trombone!
Trombone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filipe 's best efforts.
Filipe lands with a punch from half guard.
Trombone is looking for a sweep. Filipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trombone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Filipe postures up in Trombone's guard and throws a big left but Trombone blocks it.
Trombone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filipe working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filipe forces his way into half guard.
Filipe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Filipe is working for a submission of some sort.
Trombone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trombone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipe pulls his head out easily.
Filipe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trombone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Filipe .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipe working Trombone over with strikes.
Trombone looking for submissions off his back.
Trombone is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusty Trombone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Filipe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filipe wants to work for an arm triangle but Trombone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mariano Filipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filipe is keen to just control but Trombone is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariano Filipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariano Filipe !
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