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HWP: Elo v Copout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins with a nice cross.
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins cracks Munch with a big right hand and Munch goes down!
Munch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins postures up in Munch's guard and throws a big left but Munch blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Munch has wrist control.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Munch has wrist control.
Collins postures up in Munch's guard and throws a big left but Munch blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Munch controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Munch.
Munch throws a solid leg kick but Collins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Munch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munch.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Munch ducks down to avoid it.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munch.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Munch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Munch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Munch ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins misses with a hook
and Munch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munch slips a jab from Collins.
Munch jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munch.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munch throws a body shot but no joy.
Munch catches Collins napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Collins to the canvas!
Collins is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch looking to pass the guard.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Munch finish him?
Munch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Munch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Munch looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks Munch with a solid left hand.
Collins is pushing down on Munch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Munch is fighting to maintain full guard but Collins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munch to regain full guard.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Munch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Munch!
Munch stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munch throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munch's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Munch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Munch!
Munch tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Collins kicks Munch off and gets to his feet.
Munch looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Munch drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch passes Collins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Munch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munch shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Munch on that attempt.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Collins throws a right and a left that Munch avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Munch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Munch is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munch throwing strikes but missing.
Munch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munch throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munch's guard. Nice move by Collins!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munch has a closed guard, preventing Collins from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munch kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Munch counters with a hugh head kick that removes Collins from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Munch!
A relieved looking John Munch 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwing has chosen Sure shot as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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210 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackwing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blackwing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Lion tries to buck Blackwing off but Blackwing is having none of it.
The Lion holds on to Blackwing's head and controls the position momentarily.
The Lion wants to control but Blackwing postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blackwing has hold of The Lion's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Lion tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Blackwing cranks the arm and The Lion screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Lion, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wrathion Blackwing!
A relieved looking Wrathion Blackwing 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Laakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by If the looks could kill. Tyron Marshall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heimo Laakkonen's chin.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Laakkonen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall avoids the body shot from Laakkonen.
Laakkonen wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Heimo Laakkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Laakkonen.
Laakkonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall is looking to chop away at Laakkonen's legs.
Laakkonen scores with a jab to the body.
Laakkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Laakkonen misses with a looping right.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Tyron Marshall has been cut.
Marshall bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Laakkonen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Marshall falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Marshall was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heimo Laakkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Uprising as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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285 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
35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Wallace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown is leaning against Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leroy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Wallace looks winded!
Brown digs a right hand underneath Wallace's ribcage. Wallace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown drops Wallace onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wallace is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wallace is rocked!
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wallace! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brown is unloading with more strikes now! Wallace drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brown!
Leroy Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Brooklyn At?!?!. Dingleberry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brooklyn Brawler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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218 lbs
28 - 16 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dingleberry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dingleberry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Brawler.
Brawler throws a body punch but Dingleberry moves out of range.
A jab from Brawler does it's job there.
A slow jab from Dingleberry misses its intended target.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Dingleberry is out of range.
Dingleberry blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Danga de danga de dang - Dingleberry scores with a four punch combination!
Brawler throws a series of punches but Dingleberry avoids them all with ease.
Brawler lands a jab to the nose.
Dingleberry slips under a jab from Brawler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Brawler scores with a jab to the body.
Dingleberry blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler moves in looking to clinch but Dingleberry pushes him off.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler with a nice cross.
Dingleberry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a right hand
and Dingleberry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler walks into a left hand.
Dingleberry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler closes the distance but Dingleberry moves to the side
and Dingleberry counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingleberry trying to control the position but Brawler is working away.
Dingleberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dingleberry on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brawler keeps working.
Dingleberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dingleberry is looking to take a break and control but Brawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Dingleberry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brawler is not content to let Dingleberry control the position.
Dingleberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dingleberry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dingleberry tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brawler's legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brawler is trying to work for a sweep but Dingleberry has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Dingleberry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Dingleberry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dingleberry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Dingleberry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dingleberry's head.
Brawler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dingleberry circles away quickly and effectively.
Brawler throws a push kick but Dingleberry slaps the foot to one side.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Dingleberry slips the punch.
Brawler with a jab.
Brooklyn Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Brawler looks to land a combination but Dingleberry avoids it well.
Brawler works Dingleberry's body with a nice hook.
Dingleberry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Dingleberry counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler stops Dingleberry from passing to mount.
Dingleberry in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brawler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Dingleberry!
Dick Dingleberry tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: you throw knee, i go home. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
59 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elo wants to control from the top but Copout keeps moving.
Elo is fighting to break Copout's control of his arms but Copout is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Copout's guard.
Elo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Copout defends it well.
Elo is trying for a kimura here. Copout looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Elo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tero Elo!
An intense looking Tero Elo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Let the big, bad, black motherfucker go!'.
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