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QFC - 016 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Duphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Duphus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Duphus! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duphus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center. Duphus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Duphus wants to stand but Jack is controlling his arm. Jack is looking to reverse the position. Duphus working the ground and pound. Jack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duphus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jack wants to improve his position but Duphus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duphus is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duphus pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack gets full guard. Jack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duphus manages to get himself to full guard.
Jack wants to stand but Duphus has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Duphus working a defensive guard here.
Duphus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jack defends it easily. Jack trying to control but Duphus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duphus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jack trying to control but Duphus is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duphus swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Duphus now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Duphus shoots in but no luck this time. Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jack has Duphus up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Duphus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Duphus is working for takedown but Jack is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duphus wants to break free but Jack has control.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Duphus has him pressed against the cage. Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Duphus throws a front kick aimed at Jack's knee but Jack avoids it well. Duphus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mark Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Duphus. Duphus stuffs the takedown. Jack looking to score a takedown here. Duphus is defending well but Jack drives through and ends up in Duphus's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jack is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jack trying to control but Duphus is working from the bottom. Jack wants to pass the guard but Duphus is keeping the position. 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 Mark Jack will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt. Jack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jack drives through with a takedown into guard. Jack being controlled here momentarily. Duphus keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duphus is trying to keep Jack in close.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duphus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Duphus is looking to stand up but Jack isn't so interested in that idea. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Duphus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jack controlling Duphus's posture. Duphus trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
That's two 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. Duphus prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jack clinches up with Duphus and pushes him back against the cage. Duphus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Duphus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Duphus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jack shoots in for a takedown but Duphus shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duphus digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs. Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Duphus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Duphus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack avoids the head kick by Duphus.
Duphus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jack swivels and escapes. An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target. Duphus slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Duphus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duphus tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance. Duphus gets caught flat footed, as Jack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jack postures up.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jack lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack won't allow Duphus to sweep him here. Jack sitting in guard here, content to control. Jack decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jack throws a quick inside leg kick. Jack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duphus. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duphus napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jack wants to stand but Duphus is controlling his arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jack dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Duphus shoots in. Jack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Duphus rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Duphus breaks the clinch.
Jack throws a head kick but Duphus moves out of range.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Duphus sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duphus's waist but Duphus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side. Duphus misses with a body kick. Duphus is looking to clinch. Jack appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack misses with a takedown attempt and Duphus counters with a left and a right that stings Jack. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Duphus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jack tries to clinch but Duphus is having none of it. Jack throws a nice looking combination but Duphus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Duphus sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Duphus throws a head kick that misses. Duphus throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mark Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Duphus tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Duphus is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position. Duphus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jack shoots in for a takedown but Duphus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duphus tries to avoid it but Jack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duphus to the ground. Duphus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Despite the aggression on Duphus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duphus tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range. Rick Duphus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duphus as he jumps to the side. Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Duphus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Duphus looks for the body kick but Jack saw that one coming. Jack tries to clinch up but Duphus circles away and keeps his distance. Duphus tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duphus's guard. Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Duphus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duphus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Duphus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jack wants to get up but he can't break Duphus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jack wants to control from the top but Duphus keeps moving. Duphus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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. Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Duphus. Jack stands up and waves to Duphus to follow him. Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Duphus counters with a right hand to the body. Rick Duphus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Duphus throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Duphus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lasnur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lasnur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Davis! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Lasnur.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lasnur finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. Lasnur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lasnur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lasnur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lasnur misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lasnur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lasnur on his heels. He'll look to pass Lasnur's guard now, I'm sure. Davis postures up in Lasnur's guard and throws a big left but Lasnur blocks it. Davis content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis lands a couple of digs. Davis is in close to Lasnur's body, working some short punches and elbows. Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasnur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lasnur seems keen to control Davis's posture. Lasnur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lasnur working a defensive guard but Davis manages to pass into side control anyway.
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. Davis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Lasnur could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lasnur tries to improve position but can't. Davis lands an elbow. Lasnur struggling a bit here. Davis working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lasnur is letting Davis control him for a moment. Lasnur throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lasnur counters with a takedown into side control. Davis is not content to let Lasnur control the position. Lasnur wants to stand but Davis is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis is trying to control Lasnur's posture but Lasnur avoids it. Lasnur misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davis struggling a bit here. Lasnur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Lasnur trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck for Lasnur with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn Davis will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lasnur. Lasnur tried to score with a low kick but Davis checks it. Lasnur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lasnur scores with a takedown into Davis's guard. Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis looking to control but Lasnur passes into half guard.
Lasnur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lasnur trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis is not content to let Lasnur control the position. Davis tries to get to full guard but Lasnur has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like Lasnur is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lasnur is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position. Davis looking for submissions off his back. Davis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lasnur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Davis tries to roll over but Lasnur keeps him under control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Lasnur scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lasnur performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lasnur thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lasnur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lasnur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lasnur dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Lasnur's head and hops out. Lasnur shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Lasnur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lasnur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lasnur tries to stand and escape but Davis is controlling the position. Lasnur is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Davis tries to get to full guard but Lasnur has control of the leg. Lasnur thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lasnur prevents Davis from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lasnur drives through with a takedown into guard. Lasnur controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lasnur dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lasnur wants to clinch. Lasnur fails in his attempt to clinch. Lasnur misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lasnur. Lasnur connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis cracks Lasnur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Brock Lasnur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lasnur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lasnur shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lasnur. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Davis dodges the punch combination from Lasnur.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis clinches up against the cage. Davis tries to pull guard but Lasnur won't allow it.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lasnur smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Lasnur shoots in. The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lasnur throws a big counter combination but Davis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lasnur avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis closes the distance and clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Davis successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lasnur wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lasnur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lasnur tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Brock Lasnur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis wants to sweep but no luck. Lasnur wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Davis shoots in but no luck this time. Lasnur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasnur. Davis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis. Lasnur shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Davis has his hands on Lasnur's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lasnur is aware though and is defending well. Lasnur slips nicely into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Finn Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Davis 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finn Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Hands had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Hands! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Bob! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bob swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hands lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bob should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hands looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hands is pushing down on Bob's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bob is fighting to maintain full guard but Hands has managed to sneak the leg through. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hands connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hands trying to mount his opponent but Bob defends it. Bob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hands scores with a couple of nice shots. Hands wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hands has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hands controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hands connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bob is looking to get to half guard. Hands connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bob is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hands takes Bob's back. Bob is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hands punches Bob on the ear. Hands has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Hands biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hands is punishing Bob with some ground and pound. Hands knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bob won't enjoy being in this position. Hands looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bob is tapping - it's over boys! Hands picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Hands!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Doug Fresh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown 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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Fresh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Irvin! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irvin showed some decent athleticism there. Irvin controlling the action here. Fresh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Irvin winds up and cracks Fresh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fresh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fresh is trying to control but Irvin manages to pass to mount!
Fresh has given up his back here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fresh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irvin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fresh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Fresh fending off the submission attempt from Irvin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fresh trying to control the hands but Irvin breaks the grip. Irvin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fresh's body.
Irvin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fresh is doing well to defend. Irvin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fresh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lloyd Irvin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seeam Punc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nehi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seeam Punc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Nehi! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nehi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Punc wants to control but Nehi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Punc actively working from the bottom here. Nehi not doing much here.
Punc is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nehi controlling the action here. Let's hope that Nehi 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. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nehi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nehi is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nehi closes the distance and clinches. Nehi breaks the clinch.
Nehi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Punc checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fight stays on the outside here - Punc looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nehi feints the counter takedown. Punc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nehi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Punc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nehi manages to avoid it. Nehi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Punc did well to prevent Nehi getting side control. Nehi wants to free his trapped foot but Punc is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nehi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punc defending well though. Nehi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Punc controls his leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nehi in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punc is trying to maintain the position but Nehi is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nehi is taking a breather. Punc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Nehi wants to get back to his feet.
Punc is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Punc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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. Nehi wants to pass the guard but Punc is keeping the position. Nehi stops Punc from standing up. Punc is breathing heavily. Punc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nehi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Nehi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nehi stays in close to Punc's body and controls the position. Punc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nehi tries to free his leg and advance position but Punc is retaining full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nehi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nehi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Punc is trying to defend but Nehi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Nehi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Punc could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Nehi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nehi throwing shots but Punc is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punc is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nehi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Nehi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nehi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nehi content to control rather than advance.
That's two 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. Punc taking some punishment here, with Nehi in his half guard. Punc won't allow Nehi to pass to mount. Nehi is looking for a kimura but Punc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nehi to get the leverage. Nehi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nehi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Punc is looking to clinch. Nehi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. You can see the frustration on Punc's face as Nehi controls the position. Nehi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Punc to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punc regains half guard. Nehi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nehi is looking for a kimura here.
Nehi slips a nice elbow through Punc's hands, connecting with Punc's forehead. Nehi wants to pass to mount but Punc is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nehi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Punc. Punc trying to control but Nehi postures up.
Nehi slips a nice elbow through Punc's hands, connecting with Punc's forehead. Nehi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nehi stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Punc trying to hold on to Nehi's head to control him but Nehi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nehi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nehi jabs Punc to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nehi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. A lull in the action here. You can see the frustration on Punc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nehi lands a decent elbow from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nehi tries to advance to mount but Punc denies him. Nehi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Punc has escaped the position, nice work there. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punc wants to control but Nehi postures up. Nehi is staying tight to Punc's torso, preventing him from escaping. Nehi in side control lands a decent elbow. Nehi controls the position. Nehi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Nehi working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here. Nehi working the ground and pound from side control. Punc is trying to improve his position. Nehi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nehi stands up and beckons Punc to his feet. Punc gets tackled into the cage by Nehi. Nehi maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nehi jumps guard and drags Punc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Nehi is pulling down on Punc's head to control his posture. Nehi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nehi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punc preventing the sweep. Punc trying to control the position from guard on top but Nehi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nehi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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. Nehi wants to get back to his feet but Punc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nehi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nehi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nehi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! George Nehi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nehi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nehi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between K The Rad Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Immortal Technique. K The Rad Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Logan's chin.
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148 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, K The Rad Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Logan! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Logan rushes Rad Jr and presses him up against the cage. Rad Jr digs a right hand underneath Logan's ribcage. Logan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rad Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logan backwards. Rad Jr lands an uppercut.
It looks like Joe Logan has been cut. Logan jumps guard but Rad Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rad Jr digs a right hand underneath Logan's ribcage. Logan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rad Jr has Logan pressed against the cage, preventing Logan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rad Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Logan is looking for a takedown. Logan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rad Jr cracks Logan with a nice body shot. Logan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Logan is rocked! A right handed body shot lands from Rad Jr.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Rad Jr finish him? Rad Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Logan looks winded! Rad Jr lands a big right hand that drops Logan! The killer instinct kicks in and Rad Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rad Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). K The Rad Jr! Our winner, K The Rad Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reyn Reyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reyn Reyn! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Frank! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reyn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Reyn lands a nice forearm strike. Reyn looks up at the clock and then as Frank takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reyn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reyn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Reyn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reyn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyn's guard! Nice work there by Frank! Reyn has his feet on Frank's thighs here. He's pushed Frank off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frank screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reyn Reyn! Reyn Reyn retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Hopkins! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Street! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Street has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Street presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Street has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Street missing with knees to the body.
Hopkins looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. Street is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Street.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Street rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Street swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
It looks like Ben Hopkins has been cut. Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Street's sensitive parts. A lazy left from Street finds it's target. Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Street throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Street. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet. Street tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Street darts in trying to clinch and Hopkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Street's knee momentarily. Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hopkins lands a nice looking body kick. 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! Street misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Street was not able to check. Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jax Street has been cut. Street looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Street takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Street moves away. Street wants to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch position. Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hopkins pushes Street away with a front kick. Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Street. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hopkins! Street is out on his feet! Hopkins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Street is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Street is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Hopkins! Ben Hopkins retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rautio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Rautio! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rautio misses with a series of wild punches.
Rautio dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sonnen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rautio. Rautio connects with the punch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rautio, as that shot connected.
Rautio throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen. Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rautio is able to avoid easily. Rautio dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good standup being displayed there by Rautio as he connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Rautio moves out of range of the body kick. Sonnen defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand. Rautio scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Chael Sonnen has been cut. Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sonnen tries a low kick but Rautio avoids it. Sonnen tries to move into range but Rautio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen is rocked! Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rautio as he avoids it easily. Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him? Rautio drops Sonnen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rautio follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Rautio! Mikko Rautio retains his light heavyweight title!
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