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TGC Crucible 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Rose (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Tiernan misses
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
Rose thows a huge punch but Tiernan dodges it nicely.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Tiernan is defending the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Dave Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Rose with the counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it easily.
Tiernan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiernan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Rose throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Tiernan throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose stops Tiernan from getting back to his feet.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Tiernan is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tiernan wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose controlling from mount.
Tiernan can't escape the position.
Tiernan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rose content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dave Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Rose defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the body
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan throws a lazy body kick
and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Tiernan wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tiernan trying to control the position here.
Tiernan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiernan moves to clinch but Rose breaks away
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan kicks Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Tiernan thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Tiernan didn't expect that.
Tiernan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darryl Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
Tiernan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiernan tries to sprawl but Rose drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Rose is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is taking a breather. Tiernan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.
That's two 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.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rose stands up over Tiernan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rose scores with the left hand. Tiernan knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiernan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiernan misses with a double jab
so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position.
Tiernan being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dave Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose pushes down on Tiernan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiernan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zakherenkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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252 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zakherenkoff attempts a counter takedown but Tea avoids it well and moves away.
Zakherenkoff scores with a shot to the body.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakherenkoff sprawls well. Zakherenkoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakherenkoff tries to bum rush Tea with a series of wild strikes but Tea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Zakherenkoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff thuds his right hand into Tea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Zakherenkoff - just one landing.
Zakherenkoff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakherenkoff defends well and Tea ends up having to push Zakherenkoff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zakherenkoff's waist but Zakherenkoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Zakherenkoff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tea dives in and grabs Zakherenkoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zakherenkoff pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff connects with a body shot.
Tea looks winded!
Zakherenkoff cracks Tea with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zakherenkoff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tea to stand back up!
Tea is rocked!
Zakherenkoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakherenkoff finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zakherenkoff has cracked Tea with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zakherenkoff lands another huge swinging hook and Tea tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tea, before Zakherenkoff can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
After the big win, Vladimir Zakherenkoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yhang Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yhang Wei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sunday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yhang Wei!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sunday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sunday is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sunday tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunday has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wei regains guard immediately.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Sunday from controlling successfully.
Sunday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sunday working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sunday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wei is looking to stand up but Sunday isn't so interested in that idea.
Wei has momentary wrist control but Sunday slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday is working Wei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sunday stops Wei from standing up.
Sunday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sunday with a nice head shot there.
Wei is rocked!
Sunday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wei is still in real trouble! Can Sunday finish him?
Sunday prevents Wei from getting back to his feet.
Wei seems to have recovered his senses.
Sunday throws a strike but Wei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sunday looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunday, not yet.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Sunday is retaining full guard.
Sunday is controlling Wei's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei with a nice head shot there.
Sunday pulls Wei in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunday is on top in guard.
Sunday postures up in Wei's guard and throws a big left but Wei blocks it.
Sunday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunday.
Sunday lands a couple of elbows.
Sunday is looking to work some ground and pound but Wei has wrist control.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sunday is looking to work some ground and pound but Wei has wrist control.
Sunday wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Wei wants to stand up but Sunday is controlling him.
Sunday has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sunday landing some decent shots from guard.
Sunday distracts Wei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei wants to stand up but Sunday is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei is looking to stand up but Sunday isn't so interested in that idea.
Sunday looking to sit in guard and control but Wei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei won't allow Sunday to sweep him here.
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunday seems keen to control Wei's posture.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Sunday's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sunday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sunday blocks the body kick.
Sunday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sunday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sunday working the head with strikes.
Sunday landing strikes.
Sunday landing strikes.
Wei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wei regains half guard, as Sunday was trying to land strikes.
Wei is staying active underneath Sunday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday with the ground and pound but Wei uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sunday throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Wei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sunday throws a strike but Wei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wei preventing the sweep.
Sunday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wei's guard.
Sunday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunday is looking to work some ground and pound but Wei has wrist control.
Mike Sunday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday prevents Wei from getting back to his feet.
Sunday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sunday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sunday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wei wants to stand and escape but Sunday is having none of it.
Sunday is looking to advance position but Wei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei dominating with strikes here.
Sunday is desperately trying to improve his position but Wei has a good base and remains in mount.
Wei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sunday's face.
Sunday wants to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
Wei connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sunday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sunday tries to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
Wei looking to control but Sunday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sunday tries to hold on but Wei pushes him away.
Sunday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Sunday is desperately trying to improve his position but Wei has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wei lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sunday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sunday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wei landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sunday tries to reverse the position but Wei maintains control.
BOOM! Wei connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sunday tries to hold on but Wei postures up.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wei punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wei landing strikes from the mount and Sunday is in trouble!
Sunday is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sunday is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yhang Wei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sunday gets a double leg takedown into Wei's guard.
Sunday throws a strike but Wei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei chips away with some ground and pound.
Sunday has control of Wei's left arm, preventing Wei from doing any damage.
Sunday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
Sunday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei stopping the sweep attempt from Sunday.
Wei throws an elbow that misses. Sunday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wei's guard. Nice move by Sunday!
Sunday works over Wei with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Sunday won't allow Wei to get back to his feet.
Sunday throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunday postures up in Wei's guard and throws a big left but Wei blocks it.
Wei has momentary wrist control but Sunday slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sunday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sunday throws a strike but Wei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sunday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sunday is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunday is on top in guard.
Sunday postures up and lands a big shot to Wei's brow.
Sunday controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sunday trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Wei wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday moves into the clinch.
Wei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei gets underhooks to prevent Sunday's takedown attempt.
Sunday tries to score a body lock takedown but Wei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sunday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunday prevents Wei from breaking the clinch.
Sunday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wei is pressed up against the cage. Sunday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wei down to the mat. Wei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunday or perhaps it was just good defense by Wei, which made it look bad.
Sunday wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance.
Wei throws a body kick that misses
and Sunday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunday is trying to control the action in half guard but Wei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wei is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei has one foot on Sunday's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sunday somewhat.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Sunday bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yhang Wei.
I think Wei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mugger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Mugger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugger throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.
Mugger lands a high kick!
Bell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Dean Mugger has been cut.
Mugger ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Mugger scores with a nice head shot.
Bell throws a body punch but Mugger moves out of range.
Mugger throws a big counter head kick but Bell avoids it with no problem.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Doug Bell has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mugger.
Mugger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mugger misses with a head kick.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell misses with a hook. Mugger ducked under it nicely.
Mugger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mugger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mugger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mugger manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mugger lands a head kick!
Bell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mugger to the mat! Mugger manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mugger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mugger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mugger trying to control here.
Mugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Mugger trying to control but Bell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bell lands a nice short elbow.
Mugger tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mugger for as long as he can get away with.
Mugger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell moves nicely into side control.
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mugger seems a little lost for a moment, as Bell dominates the positioning.
Mugger is looking for a sweep.
Bell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugger wants to control but Bell postures up.
Mugger being controlled for a moment.
Mugger looks to move to half guard but instead Bell has passed into mount! Damn!
Mugger can't escape the position.
Bell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mugger tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Mugger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mugger wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Bell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugger is looking to get to half guard.
Bell controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mugger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mugger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Bell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mugger throws a head kick that misses.
Bell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mugger manages to circle out of the way.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mugger tries a low kick but Bell avoids it.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugger can do to turn this around?
Mugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Mugger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Mugger backs away looking to recover.
Mugger delivers a nice body kick.
Mugger takes one on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bell controlling from side mount.
Mugger is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell happy to just control the position for now.
Mugger is looking to reverse the position.
Bell working away.
Bell controls the position from side control.
Mugger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bell is putting a hurting on Mugger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mugger down.
Bell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bell controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugger is trying desperately to improve position.
Doug Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mugger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bell content just to control the position here.
Bell landing strikes from the mount.
Mugger tries to reverse the position but Bell maintains control.
Bell controlling his opponent.
Mugger is trying to escape the mount.
Bell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell with shots to the head and body - Mugger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bell working the ground and pound effectively.
Mugger is rocked!
Bell lands a big shot to the head and Mugger winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Doug Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Darski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trenchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Darski!
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, Jon Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Darski.
Darski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trenchard clinches up with Darski and pushes him back against the cage.
Trenchard is trying to drag Darski to the mat but Darski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darski throws a head punch that misses.
Trenchard manages to break the clinch.
Trenchard throws a combination that misses
and Darski counters with a takedown into side control.
Trenchard sneaks out the side door and pushes Darski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darski lands a jab to Trenchard's midsection.
Trenchard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trenchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trenchard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darski tries to avoid it but Trenchard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darski to the ground. Darski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Trenchard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darski keeps the fight on the outside.
Trenchard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darski counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck Darski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Trenchard.
Darski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trenchard circles away quickly and effectively.
Trenchard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chuck Darski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darski swings for the body but Trenchard moves out of range.
Darski scores with a jab.
Darski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trenchard is rocked!
Trenchard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trenchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Darski connects with a nice looking jab.
Trenchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Darski finish him?
Trenchard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trenchard seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Trenchard! Darski dives in looking to finish! Trenchard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Darski!
Chuck Darski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dauntless logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Dayley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Medicate - Flaw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dayley!
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, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dayley can't break the clinch.
Dayley working hard to break the clinch.
Dayley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dayley dives on top into guard.
Dayley trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dayley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dayley stops Griffin from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dayley passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dayley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dayley trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dayley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dayley prevents Griffin from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dayley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dayley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dayley!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin pushes Dayley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dayley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dayley wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dayley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to escape the position.
Dayley has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Griffin is defending well but eventually Dayley manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Griffin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Dayley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Robinson
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin 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 one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Robinson has control of Griffin's left arm, preventing Griffin from doing any damage.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinto Elite MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin 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.
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard.
Robinson stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has his feet on Robinson's thighs here. He's pushed Robinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
A very excited looking Matt Griffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suga Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Jenson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenson Jr has chosen MIA-Paper planes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jet Jenson Jr enters the cage!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Jenson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenson Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Night pushes Jenson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenson Jr fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Night creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Night's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenson Jr misses with a looping left.
Jenson Jr connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Jenson Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Night lands a nice shot that snaps Jenson Jr's head back.
It looks like Jet Jenson Jr has been cut.
A combination from Night does no damage.
Jenson Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Night takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenson Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Jenson Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Night counters with a nice right hand that sends Jenson Jr toppling to the canvas! Jenson Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Night finish him?!
Jenson Jr is rocked!
Night knocks out Jenson Jr with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Night before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Night picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
During a confident post fight interview, Suga Night thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jet Jenson Jr had this to say: 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cock Chestner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro De Pacas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cock Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro De Pacas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Pacas wants to clinch.
Chestner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Pacas scores with a one two! Chestner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Pacas clinches up with Chestner and pushes him back against the cage.
De Pacas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Pacas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chestner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chestner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from De Pacas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Pacas slaps away a takedown attempt from Chestner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Pacas tries to clinch but Chestner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Pacas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chestner throws out the jab.
Chestner scores with a nice right hand.
De Pacas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chestner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chestner throws a sloppy head kick
and De Pacas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Pacas doesn't manage to clinch there - Chestner circles away.
Chestner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chestner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by De Pacas as he connects with a hook.
De Pacas gets a clinch.
Chestner takes a shot to the head.
De Pacas breaks from the clinch.
Chestner throws a sloppy head kick
and De Pacas counters with a nice right hand that sends Chestner toppling to the canvas! Chestner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De Pacas finish him?!
Chestner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Pacas fakes the body blow, causing Chestner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chestner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro De Pacas!
Pedro De Pacas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Real Men Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Angry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Angry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Angry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Costa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costa rushes Angry and presses him up against the cage.
Angry drops Costa with a big knee straight up the middle! Costa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Costa is rocked!
It looks like Joao Costa has been cut.
Angry shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Costa takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Angry sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Costa bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Angry!
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