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PFC: Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dinji Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Abraham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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229 lbs
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270 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dinji Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
It looks like David Abraham has been cut.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abraham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abraham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong scores with a knee to the head.
Kong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Abraham won't want to take too many of those.
Abraham looks winded!
Kong misses with a knee strike.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abraham up against the cage.
Kong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abraham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abraham blocks it with crossed arms.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Abraham blocks with his arms.
Kong with a knee to the head.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Abraham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Abraham takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up David Abraham's cut even more.
Kong with a knee to the head.
Abraham is rocked!
Kong lands a big knee! That's hurt Abraham! Oh, he's all over the place! Kong lands another knee that sends Abraham to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dinji Kong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walter Lanister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Wanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Lanister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Wanaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanaka throws a head kick but Lanister moves out of range.
Lanister with a nice cross.
Lanister cracks Wanaka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wanaka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lanister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wanaka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Lanister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Spink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spink's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Move Bitch. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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172 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Spink!
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, Steve Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Spink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
Spink missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spink throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karlsson.
Spink misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spink throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Spink's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spink throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spink missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Spink throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson with a hook.
Spink ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Spink is rocked!
Karlsson drops Spink with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Spink! Karlsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Karlsson!
After the fight, Steve Karlsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Rino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Rino has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Rino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rino cracks Conlon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conlon shoots in but Rino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conlon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rino.
Conlon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rino defends it well.
Conlon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conlon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conlon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conlon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Conlon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conlon tries for a kimura but Rino is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rino is defending well.
Rino is trying to get back to half guard.
Conlon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rino struggling a bit here.
Conlon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conlon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rino is defending well.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conlon's best efforts.
Conlon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conlon is looking for a kimura but Rino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conlon to get the leverage.
Conlon looks winded!
Conlon is looking for a kimura but Rino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conlon to get the leverage.
Rino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conlon pulls his head out easily.
Rino trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.
Rino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rino moves into full guard.
Conlon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rino is trying to control Conlon's posture but Conlon avoids it.
Conlon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rino wants to control but Conlon postures up.
Rino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rino is working for a kimura but Conlon is defending it quite comfortably.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rino trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conlon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rino has managed to get both his arms back between Conlon's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon keeping moving, preventing Rino from controlling successfully.
Conlon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rino trying to control the position from guard on top but Conlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Conlon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rino defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Conlon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rino throws a head kick but Conlon moves out of range.
Conlon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conlon's coach down at Black Hand Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Conlon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Conlon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rino throws a head kick that misses.
Conlon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conlon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rino!
Rino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conlon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conlon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conlon, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is letting Rino control him for a moment.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard.
Rino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard.
Conlon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Rino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Conlon is breathing heavily.
Conlon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rino pulls his head out easily.
Conlon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Conlon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rino is looking for a kimura but Conlon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rino to get the leverage.
Rino is looking to advance position but Conlon won't allow it.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rino is looking for a kimura here.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rino moves into full mount! Conlon won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon is looking to get to half guard.
Rino tries to control but Conlon wriggling away.
Conlon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Conlon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conlon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conlon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conlon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rino working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rino looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Rino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conlon.
Rino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conlon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conlon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Rino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Conlon.
Rino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conlon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conlon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rino is looking to land body kicks.
Rino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conlon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rino throws a hook but Conlon avoids it easily.
Henry Rino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conlon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conlon somewhat.
Henry Rino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rino drops Conlon with a left and a right! Oh, Conlon is hurt - Rino dives into side control looking to finish!
Rino trying to control the position but Conlon is working away.
Rino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conlon, who protects the arm well.
Conlon tries to buck Rino off but Rino is having none of it.
Rino is trying to get an arm triangle but Conlon is defending well.
Tommy Conlon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Conlon regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Rino wants to free his trapped foot but Conlon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rino trying to control from half guard but Conlon is working away.
Rino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conlon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rino trying to pass the guard but Conlon defending well.
Conlon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rino seems to be working for a kimura but Conlon defends the submission attempt.
Rino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conlon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rino's back!
Conlon gets his hands free as Rino looks to control.
Conlon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Conlon is trying to stick to Rino's back but Rino is turning into Conlon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Conlon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rino.
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlon can do to turn this around?
Rino forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conlon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rino.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Rino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conlon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conlon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conlon wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Rino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rino 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Rino!
In his post fight interview, Henry Rino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jordaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Molar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordaan's entrance music is Only Tools And Corpses. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Jordaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koya Molar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molar swings widly with a right hand
and Jordaan moves into the clinch.
Jordaan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordaan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Molar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordaan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Molar after a bit of a struggle.
Molar throws a head punch that misses.
Jordaan tries for a takedown but Molar manages to get underhooks.
Jordaan is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordaan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molar just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jordaan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordaan blocks an uppercut.
Molar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molar is looking to break free of the clinch but Jordaan has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordaan's elbow.
Molar misses with the head strike.
Molar is trying to maintain a safe position but Jordaan gets an underhook and turns Molar into the cage.
Jordaan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Molar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molar working aggressively here.
Molar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molar wants to break free but Jordaan has control.
Molar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordaan prevents Molar from breaking the clinch.
Jordaan jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Molar stands up from Jordaan's guard - Molar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Molar takes a swing at Jordaan's ribcage but misses.
Molar feints with a jab and clips Jordaan right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Jordaan is sent crashing into the canvas and Molar leaps in for the kill! Jordaan tries to get to his feet but Molar is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Jordaan is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koya Molar!
Koya Molar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Richter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Plouman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Plouman trying to mount his opponent but Richter defends it.
Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richter is trying to control but can't.
Plouman is looking to take a break and control but Richter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plouman is working for a submission of some sort.
Plouman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richter is just riding it out for now. Plouman eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plouman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plouman.
Plouman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richter sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Plouman is working for a kimura but Richter is defending it quite comfortably.
Plouman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Plouman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richter tries to avoid it but Plouman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richter to the ground. Richter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Richter. Beautiful body shot.
Plouman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Richter misses.
Plouman attempts a counter takedown but Richter avoids it well and moves away.
Charles Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Plouman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Richter.
Richter lands with a shot to the body.
Plouman is breathing heavily.
Plouman fails with the takedown
and Richter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Plouman! Richter lets Plouman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Alex Plouman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter batters Plouman with a massive right followed by a huge left! Plouman is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Richter lands a final crushing right hand to drop Plouman to the mat with a gruesome thud! Richter is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Richter!
Charles Richter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mason Stone enters the cage!
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22
182 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jasper Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Stone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Mason Stone has been cut.
Stone takes one on the button.
Irving uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irving goes for a small jab and connects. Now Irving goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Stone stumbles back but Irving runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Stone to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Stone will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jasper Irving!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Motson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Motson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motson wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson cracks Motson with an open hand slap.
Motson is looking to clinch.
Motson wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Motson has been cut.
Motson takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Motson shakes it off.
Motson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a hook but Motson avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a jab to Motson's midsection.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Motson slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motson tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Motson tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Motson ducks under and follows up with a left that Motson also avoids with ease.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motson moves away.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Motson slips the punch.
Motson tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motson blocks a jab.
Motson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Motson is looking to clinch.
Motson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson connects with a right that clearly hurt Motson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jackson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Motson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mace Windu (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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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mace Windu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Windu's hands.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Windu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Windu tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Windu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Windu moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Jerry Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Windu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Windu down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Windu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mace Windu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Windu right on the button. Windu goes down! Anderson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Anderson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Jerry Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Paddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Paddon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Paddon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Flocka wants to clinch up but Paddon keeps it at a distance.
Flocka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paddon.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paddon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paddon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Flocka.
It looked like Flocka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paddon throws a lazy right hand but Flocka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flocka throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flocka.
Flocka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paddon counters with a straight right hand.
Paddon misses with a body shot.
Flocka tries to counter by clinching up but Paddon breaks away and moves out of range.
Paddon shoots in looking for a takedown but Flocka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paddon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paddon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paddon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Paddon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paddon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paddon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flocka keeping full guard, as Paddon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flocka is looking to stand up but Paddon isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paddon trying to control but Flocka is working from the bottom.
Paddon wants to pass the guard but Flocka is keeping the position.
Flocka keeping moving, preventing Paddon from controlling successfully.
Paddon wants to pass the guard but Flocka is keeping the position.
Paddon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flocka wants to get back to his feet but Paddon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flocka defending well as Paddon loads up on a big left hand.
Flocka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paddon.
Flocka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paddon's calf.
Flocka tries to clinch up but Paddon circles away and keeps his distance.
Darren Paddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flocka lands a glancing blow to the side of Paddon's head.
The fighters circling - Paddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flocka doesn't manage to clinch there - Paddon circles away.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paddon cracks a nice hook into Flocka's ribs.
Paddon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flocka checks it well.
Paddon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flocka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flocka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flocka moves out of range of the strikes.
Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paddon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flocka connects with a leg kick. Paddon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flocka avoids the body shot from Paddon.
Flocka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flocka fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka moves out of range as Paddon strikes.
Flocka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flocka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paddon.
Paddon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Paddon misses the target.
Flocka tries to clinch there but Paddon circles away.
Flocka has managed to clinch.
Paddon has clasped his hands together around Flocka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paddon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Flocka really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Paddon looking for a guillotine from mount but Flocka is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddon trying to control but Flocka is having none of it.
Paddon controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Paddon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flocka is looking to escape.
Paddon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Flocka really wants to buck Paddon off and get back to his feet.
Paddon looking to isolate an arm here. Flocka doesn't see it coming and as Paddon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Paddon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Paddon!
Darren Paddon made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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