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DFC Sin City 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Reealopubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidian Newsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reealopubo's entrance music is Chop Suey. A fine choice. Joe Reealopubo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Reealopubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidian Newsto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo tries to work over Newsto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Newsto avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto looks winded!
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
I was talking to Reealopubo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo is working Newsto over against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsto controls his hands.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a body shot but Newsto blocks it.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo works on Newsto's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Reealopubo lands a body punch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newsto.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Newsto prevents a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsto backwards.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Newsto is rocked!
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Reealopubo finish him?
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reealopubo pushes Newsto against the cage. Reealopubo is working some dirty boxing. Reealopubo pushes off with a quick right hook! Newsto goes down! Newsto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reealopubo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McGinnis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGinnis's choice of entrance music: Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Max Power could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron McGinnis's chin.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
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, Aaron McGinnis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGinnis is adopting a defensive guard.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGinnis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGinnis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGinnis!
Power struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGinnis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Power manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to work for a kimura but McGinnis is defending well.
Power tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it.
McGinnis is controlling Power's trapped leg to prevent Power from advancing to side control.
Power prevents McGinnis from improving his position.
Power trying to advance position but McGinnis counters by regaining guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is keeping the position.
Power 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Power pushes down on McGinnis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power trying to control the action but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGinnis is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power stalling away here and it's allowed McGinnis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGinnis pulls Power in close to prevent any damage.
McGinnis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power fails with the takedown
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGinnis cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGinnis with a jab.
McGinnis connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinnis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Power is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGinnis cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGinnis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Power sprawling to the canvas! Power rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGinnis finish him?!
Power is rocked!
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis pounces like a tiger and cracks Power with a vicious hook! Power is down but not out! McGinnis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A very excited looking Aaron McGinnis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey's entrance music is Johnny Cash - I Won't Back Down. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Casey looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Casey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SinPro Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Benn Jr moves into the clinch.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benn Jr 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.
Benn Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benn Jr darts in and clinches Casey up against the cage.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Casey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Casey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jr is leaning against Casey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Casey manages to break the clinch.
Casey rushes Benn Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Casey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr gets a clinch.
Casey breaks the clinch.
Casey closes the distance and clinches.
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casey misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benn Jr clinches with his opponent.
Casey lands with a right to the head.
Benn Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Casey.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Casey takes the fight into the clinch.
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casey trying to control but Benn Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Casey's head.
Benn Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Benn Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Benn Jr defending well as Casey loads up on a big left hand.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Casey misses the jab.
Joe Casey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casey moves into the clinch.
Casey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
As Casey backs off Benn Jr throws a huge counter combo but Casey manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey lands with a hook. Benn Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Casey avoids it well.
Casey tries to keep at a distance but Benn Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Casey scores with a shoulder strike.
Casey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Benn Jr.
Casey misses with a hook. Benn Jr ducked under it nicely.
Casey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casey closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Casey manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr has Casey up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Casey scores with a nice head shot.
Benn Jr feints a jab promting Casey to slip. Benn Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Casey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Casey throws an overhand right that lands on Benn Jr's shoulder, as Benn Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Benn Jr throws a counter combo.
Benn Jr clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Casey.
Casey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Benn Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Casey.
Casey throws a shot from downtown. Benn Jr moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Casey finds it's way through Benn Jr's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Casey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benn Jr works over Casey's head and body with a nice combination.
Benn Jr forces Casey back against the cage and clinches.
Casey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benn Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casey missing with a left hand there. Benn Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benn Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Casey to score with a decent uppercut.
Casey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benn Jr lands with a nice combination. Casey backs away looking to recover.
Casey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Casey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
Benn Jr moves away from the strike by Casey.
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 Joe Casey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Casey lands with a straight right. Benn Jr didn't see that one coming.
Benn Jr rushes Casey with punches - Casey moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Casey goes down! Benn Jr follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sausage McMuffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - You Better Run. McMuffin has chosen my chemical romance- Helena as his entrance music. Jack Mason has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sausage McMuffin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMuffin backs up against the cage.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMuffin throws out the jab.
McMuffin tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McMuffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason wants to control but McMuffin is keeping him busy.
Mason is thwarting McMuffin's attempts to control the position.
McMuffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMuffin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mason should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McMuffin has tightened it up now! Mason should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sausage McMuffin!
Sausage McMuffin gave a mention to Mizuko in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarly comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samwell Tarly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarly throws out a loose jab but Lahey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahey misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lahey misses with a hook
and Tarly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarly misses with a body shot.
Lahey is looking to land body kicks.
Tarly lands the left hand.
It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
Tarly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lahey.
It seemed like Lahey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lahey.
A big left from Tarly misses.
Lahey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tarly avoids the head kick by Lahey.
Tarly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lahey.
Lahey tries a quick counter leg kick but Tarly is wise to it.
Lahey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lahey sprawling to the canvas! Lahey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tarly finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey misses with a leg kick
and Tarly counters with a right hand from hell and Lahey is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samwell Tarly!
A very excited looking Samwell Tarly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lichfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vayle Belval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Lichfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lichfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vayle Belval!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a left to the body.
Belval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lichfield momentarily.
Belval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lichfield shoots in and drives through. Belval sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lichfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Justin Lichfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichfield instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval can't break the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval stands there with Lichfield around his waist. Lichfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lichfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lichfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belval defends it easily.
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Belval pushes his legs off easily.
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
Lichfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichfield tries to get out of the position.
Belval tries to stand but Lichfield is controlling from the bottom.
Lichfield working for a triangle but Belval defends it easily.
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belval is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him.
Belval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belval digs a good body shot into Lichfield's ribs.
Lichfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belval thuds a left hand into Lichfield's body.
Belval lands a jab.
Lichfield shoots and misses
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.
Belval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lichfield shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense.
Belval throws out a counter right but Lichfield avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lichfield doesn't seem phased though.
Belval connects with the punch.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lichfield throws a right hand that misses
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belval scores with a nice right hand.
Belval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lichfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belval, as that shot connected.
Belval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lichfield walks into a jab.
Belval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lichfield fails with the takedown
and Belval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lichfield is rocked!
Belval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lichfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lichfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lichfield dodges the punch combination from Belval.
Lichfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Lichfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lichfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval scores with a punch to the head.
Belval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vayle Belval dominated that round.
That's time! Lichfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lichfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lichfield has his takedown stuffed
and Belval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belval lands with a hook. Lichfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lichfield on the side of the head.
Belval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a stiff right hand.
Belval lands with a big left! Lichfield is wobbled badly! Belval comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lichfield to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vayle Belval!
Vayle Belval 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 Max Glenclose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenclose comes into the arena with White and Nerdy blaring out of the sound system. Joe Smith Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Glenclose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenclose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose.
Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenclose pulls his head out easily.
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glenclose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Glenclose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glenclose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith Jr is keeping the position for now.
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily.
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenclose tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith Jr is retaining full guard.
Smith Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glenclose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glenclose is aware though and is defending well.
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose slips nicely into half guard.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenclose is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glenclose is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Glenclose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glenclose tries to avoid it but Smith Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glenclose to the ground. Glenclose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glenclose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glenclose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glenclose has escaped and now he's on top!
Glenclose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Glenclose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Max Glenclose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily.
Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.
Glenclose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glenclose pushes down on Smith Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Glenclose wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glenclose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenclose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose.
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but Smith Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glenclose to get the leverage.
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but Smith Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glenclose to get the leverage.
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glenclose trying to mount his opponent but Smith Jr defends it.
Smith Jr is looking to improve his position.
Smith Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Smith Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Glenclose is tapping! Great win for Smith Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Smith Jr!
Joe Smith Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. Andre Hendrix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Thomas's chin.
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20
148 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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20
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hendrix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hendrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Hendrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Hendrix is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thomas has cracked Hendrix with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thomas lands another huge swinging hook and Hendrix tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Hendrix, before Thomas can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Thomas!
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason ReConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
195 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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26
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samwell Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lance tests ReConnor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lance forces ReConnor back against the cage and clinches.
ReConnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lance walks away with a smile on his face. ReConnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ReConnor.
ReConnor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lance.
ReConnor gets tackled into the cage by Lance. Lance maintains the clinch.
ReConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lance lands a right hand.
ReConnor fails to pull guard.
Samwell Lance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason ReConnor.
ReConnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lance scores with a shoulder strike.
Lance lands an uppercut.
ReConnor is trying to pull guard but Lance has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ReConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
ReConnor is trying to pull guard but Lance turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ReConnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ReConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lance lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Lance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ReConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ReConnor tries to pull guard but Lance holds him up against the cage and eventually ReConnor drops back down to his feet.
Lance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ReConnor backwards.
ReConnor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lance smiles and moves away.
ReConnor misses with a takedown attempt - Lance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lance lands a slapping body shot.
ReConnor looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance closes the distance and pushes ReConnor back into the cage.
Lance pushes ReConnor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lance lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lance.
A body shot lands from Lance.
Lance is leaning against ReConnor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lance lands a body punch.
Lance lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lance.
A body shot lands from Lance.
Lance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Lance as the two fighters clinch.
ReConnor tries to pull guard but Lance won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lance circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops ReConnor to the canvas! ReConnor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lance keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Lance!
Samwell Lance managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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pop
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