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AWC Fighter Trials V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NC Number Ten (ranked 4339 p4p, 4477 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 438 p4p, 446 weight class). Bulk Bogan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Ten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bulk Bogan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Number Ten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Number Ten.
Bogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Number Ten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogan doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Ten misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Number Ten.
Good standup being displayed there by Number Ten as he connects with a hook.
Number Ten loads up on a big right hand but Bogan slips the punch.
Bogan throws out a counter right but Number Ten avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogan blocks a jab.
Bogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Number Ten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogan. Bogan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogan walks into a straight right hand from Number Ten.
And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Ten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Number Ten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:8
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:8
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Ten!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NC Number Eight (ranked 4359 p4p, 4338 weight class) and NC Number Nine (ranked 441 p4p, 437 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Eight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Nine!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Number Nine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Number Eight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Number Nine.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Eight misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Number Nine missing with a left hand there. Number Eight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Eight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Number Eight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Number Eight misses its intended target.
Number Nine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Eight throws an overhand right that lands on Number Nine's shoulder, as Number Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Number Nine connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Number Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Number Nine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Number Eight moves forwards but Number Nine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Number Nine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Number Nine.
And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Number Nine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Nine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hegstrand (ranked 4429 p4p, 4363 weight class) and Aleksi Bodom (ranked 212 p4p, 208 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Michael Hegstrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksi Bodom!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodom wants to clinch.
Bodom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hegstrand.
Bodom misses with a straight right.
Bodom tries to clinch up.
Hegstrand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hegstrand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bodom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bodom tries to get set, Hegstrand tries to push him back and clinch up but Bodom manages to avoid the attempt.
Bodom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hegstrand lands with a shot to the body.
Bodom tries to clinch up but Hegstrand circles away and keeps his distance.
Bodom checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bodom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodom throws a lazy right hand but Hegstrand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bodom misses with a straight left.
Bodom misses with a hook
and Hegstrand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bodom tries to clinch there but Hegstrand circles away.
Bodom doesn't manage to clinch there - Hegstrand circles away.
Bodom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodom tries to clinch up.
Hegstrand closes the distance and clinches.
Hegstrand tries to throw a body punch but Bodom avoids it by throwing Hegstrand back against the cage.
Hegstrand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bodom is trying to pull guard but Hegstrand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bodom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodom working for a triangle but Hegstrand defends it easily.
Hegstrand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bodom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bodom has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hegstrand should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bodom has tightened it up now! Hegstrand 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksi Bodom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Meine (ranked 4294 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Aung Siang (ranked 447 p4p, 451 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Meine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Meine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine tests Siang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
A little jabbing left from Siang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Meine misses.
Meine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Siang moves out of range of the strikes.
Siang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siang slips under a jab from Meine.
Siang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
Meine misses with a looping right.
Meine tests Siang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siang ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siang in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:8
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:8
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 4348 p4p, 4365 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 442 p4p, 439 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bautista lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Bautista moves into the clinch.
Bautista lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bautista fails to land.
Bautista swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bautista lands a right hand.
Bautista lands a nice shot to the body.
Abner tries to pull guard but Bautista holds him up against the cage and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner wants a takedown.
Abner jumps guard and drags Bautista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
Bautista slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner pushes Bautista off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista clinches up with Abner and pushes him back against the cage.
Bautista lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bautista as Abner tries to tie him up.
Abner taking a breather.
Abner prevents a body shot from Bautista.
Abner takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bautista.
Bautista lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bautista to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Bautista misses with a body punch.
Bautista throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bautista creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bautista working aggressively here.
Bautista misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Bautista avoids the elbow strike from Abner, against the cage.
Bautista lands with a short shot to the head.
Bautista misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bautista.
Abner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bautista lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bautista pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bautista but Bautista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Bautista misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drax Bautista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bautista 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soloman Grundy (ranked 4465 p4p, 4466 weight class) and Gorilla Grodd (ranked 216 p4p, 214 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Soloman Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorilla Grodd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grodd jabs at Grundy's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Grundy finds it's way through Grodd's defenses.
Grodd throws a body shot but no joy.
Grundy wants to slow Grodd down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Grodd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Grodd sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Grundy misses.
Grundy dodges the punch combination from Grodd.
Grundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grundy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grodd misses with a straight left.
Grodd looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Grodd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grundy wants to slow Grodd down by chopping away at his legs.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Grodd's belly button to the back.
Grundy with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Grundy.
Grodd misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grodd misses with a straight left.
Grodd lands the left hand.
Grundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Grodd's head.
Grodd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grodd misses with a hook
and Grundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Grundy finds it's way through Grodd's defenses.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Grodd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grundy lands the left hand.
Grodd takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Grundy misses.
Good shot there by Grundy.
Grundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Grundy there.
Grundy lands with an uppercut that bounces Grodd off the cage and back into range.
Grundy slips a straight right by Grodd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grodd.
Grundy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grodd.
Grodd blocks a low kick nicely.
Grodd misses with a left hand
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Grundy. Those never looked like landing.
Grodd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Grundy.
Grodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Grodd.
Grundy is looking to counter punch.
Grundy blocks a jab.
Grodd misses with a right hand
and Grodd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grodd misses with a low kick.
Grodd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grodd. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Grundy. Beautiful body shot.
Grodd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soloman Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grundy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Del Geno (ranked 4346 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Jose Del Geno (ranked 207 p4p, 200 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Del Geno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from Paolo Del Geno.
Paolo Del Geno throws out a loose jab but Jose Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jose Del Geno tries to score with a low kick but Paolo Del Geno moves his leg out of the way.
Jose Del Geno throws a front kick aimed at Paolo Del Geno's knee but Paolo Del Geno avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Paolo Del Geno misses the target.
Jose Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from Paolo Del Geno.
Jose Del Geno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paolo Del Geno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Jose Del Geno is rocked!
Paolo Del Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jose Del Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose Del Geno is still on wobbly legs! Can Paolo Del Geno finish him?
Jose Del Geno tries a low kick but Paolo Del Geno avoids it.
Jose Del Geno seems to have recovered his senses.
Paolo Del Geno checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Paolo Del Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jose Del Geno.
Paolo Del Geno throws a right and a left that Jose Del Geno avoids nicely.
Jose Del Geno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paolo Del Geno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose Del Geno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paolo Del Geno misses with a series of wild punches.
Paolo Del Geno throws a looping overhand right but Jose Del Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Jose Del Geno checks a leg kick.
Jose Del Geno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Del Geno looks up at the clock. Bad move! Paolo Del Geno lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jose Del Geno. Paolo Del Geno pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Del Geno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Scherzer (ranked 4299 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Felix Suarez (ranked 435 p4p, 433 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Scherzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scherzer's half guard.
Scherzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scherzer tries to get out of the position.
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scherzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is working for a kimura but Scherzer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Scherzer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scherzer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scherzer wants to get back to full guard.
Scherzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scherzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scherzer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daral Thireloth (ranked 4425 p4p, 4467 weight class) and Joseph Laurinaitis (ranked 211 p4p, 213 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daral Thireloth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Laurinaitis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurinaitis 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.
Laurinaitis throws a strike but Thireloth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laurinaitis can't keep his opponent in guard - Thireloth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thireloth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thireloth seems to be working for a kimura but Laurinaitis defends the submission attempt.
Laurinaitis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thireloth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laurinaitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laurinaitis is trying to control but Thireloth passes into side control!
Laurinaitis wants to control but Thireloth postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurinaitis keeping his opponent close.
Thireloth has an Americana. Laurinaitis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thireloth is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thireloth hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daral Thireloth!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slash Shredder (ranked 4423 p4p, 4397 weight class) and Shredder Slash (ranked 458 p4p, 457 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slash Shredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shredder Slash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Slash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slash avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tries to clinch up but Slash circles away and keeps his distance.
Slash gets tackled into the cage by Shredder. Shredder maintains the clinch.
Shredder has hold of one of Slash's legs. Slash is fighting the takedown attempt but Shredder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shredder is posturing up here but Slash has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shredder tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shredder has to tap! Slick submission there by Slash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shredder Slash!
Shredder Slash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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