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GAMMA: Contenders #104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zinar Kozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowdy Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozad comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Zinar Kozad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zinar Kozad!
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, Rowdy Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozad moves into the clinch.
Kozad is trying to break free.
Kozad tries to land knees in the clinch but Bandit avoids the damage to the body.
Bandit looking for a takedown.
Bandit wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozad prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinar Kozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowdy Bandit.
Bandit managing to block the knees to the body from Kozad.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandit has hold of one of Kozad's legs. Kozad is fighting the takedown attempt but Bandit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozad wants to stand up but Bandit is controlling him.
Kozad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandit chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandit is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandit.
Bandit thows a big elbow that misses.
Kozad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandit throwing strikes from guard but Kozad blocks nicely.
Bandit 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.
Bandit is in close to Kozad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kozad's head.
Kozad being controlled here, momentarily.
Kozad is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit connects with a couple of short punches.
Bandit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bandit is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozad has wrist control.
Bandit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bandit is working Kozad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bandit wants to control from the top but Kozad keeps moving.
Kozad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandit thows a big elbow that misses.
Bandit connects with a couple of short punches.
Bandit is working Kozad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandit pushing down on Kozad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
Bandit slips a nice elbow through Kozad's hands, connecting with Kozad's forehead.
Bandit lands strikes from half guard.
Bandit lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kozad! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bandit jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowdy Bandit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris has chosen Kapag Ako'y Bumabalik as his entrance music. Rex Parker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chris!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris tries to clinch up.
Chris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rex Parker has been cut.
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.
Paul Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
A head kick lands from Parker that sends Chris to the canvas. Chris tries to scramble back to his feet but Parker brings him back down into side control.
Chris is rocked!
Chris is not content to let Parker control the position.
Chris is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Chris is looking for a sweep.
Chris seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker throws an elbow but Chris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Parker stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Parker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Parker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chris regains half guard.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Chris is working away.
Chris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker won't allow Chris to get back to his feet.
Parker postures up.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chris manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris throws some wild stikes that Parker manages to avoid easily.
Chris with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Chris landing strikes from the mount and Parker is in trouble!
Chris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Parker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chris swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Parker is now in Chris's guard. A big mistake from Chris there, giving up the dominant position!
Chris has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Parker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker drops Chris with a right and a left! Parker comes rushing in but Chris regains his composure and manages to keep Parker in guard.
It looks like Paul Chris has been cut.
Chris trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Parker has Chris in his guard.
Chris throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris thows a big elbow that misses.
Chris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully.
Chris wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chris on the ground.
Chris wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chris cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Chris passes into half guard.
Chris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chris working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chris slips a nice elbow through Parker's hands, connecting with Parker's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chris.
Chris is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Chris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Chris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Chris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
Parker 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.
Chris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chris throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chris.
Chris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Chris is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Chris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chris doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Chris shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chris distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chris thows a big elbow that misses.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully.
Chris landing with the ground and pound.
Chris trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Paul Chris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chris postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Chris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chris trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Chris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chris cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Parker pushes Chris off and gets back to his feet.
Chris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chris showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chris.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chris.
Chris has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Parker works to full guard.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is trying to control the position but Chris postures up.
Chris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chris trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully.
Chris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chris throwing strikes but missing.
Chris trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chris throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Chris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chris 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Paul Chris!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Paul Chris!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Paul Chris!
Paul Chris wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansatsuken Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffin!
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, Ansatsuken Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Ryu throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Ryu counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryu.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffin tries to move into range but Ryu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Ryu connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Forrest Griffin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Ryu.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Ryu circles away.
Ryu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
Ryu scores with a leg kick.
Griffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryu connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Forrest Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu scores with a head kick. Griffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Griffin's head.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Ryu avoids it well.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Griffin got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ryu presses forward with punches and knees until Griffin stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Griffin closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansatsuken Ryu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman's entrance music is Truth Is. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick.
Newman connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Danny Tanner has been cut.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Newman misses.
Newman misses with a looping right.
Newman throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
Newman lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanner off the cage and back into rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman misses with a straight right.
Newman throws a jab when Tanner was well out of range.
Tanner thumps Newman with a low kick.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Tanner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newman to the mat! Newman manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tanner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now.
Tanner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newman stopping the sweep attempt from Tanner.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newman pushing down on Tanner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanner!
Newman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Newman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Newman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Newman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy left from Tanner finds it's target.
It looks like Ali Newman has been cut.
Tanner throws a head kick that half lands.
Newman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanner cracks Newman with an open hand slap.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newman is trying to defend but Tanner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newman is trying to stand back up but Tanner is controlling him
Tanner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newman's head.
Tanner is trying to control. Newman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tanner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanner staying out of range there.
Newman throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newman thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman misses with a left hand
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newman misses with a hook
and Tanner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanner thumps Newman with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Newman's head.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Tanner on that attempt.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanner counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Newman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Tanner shoots in.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Newman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Newman.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tanner.
Tanner shoots in and gets a takedown into Newman's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throwing strikes from guard but Newman blocks nicely.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner connects with a couple of short punches.
Newman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Newman is keeping the position.
Tanner trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner thows a big elbow that misses.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanner.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner is looking to work some ground and pound but Newman has wrist control.
Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Tanner scores with a jab.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanner moves out of range as Newman strikes.
Newman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Newman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Tanner scores with a kick to the body.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newman.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Newman off balance momentarily.
Newman blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Newman. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Tanner moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newman.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tanner.
Newman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. Newman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Newman throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner lands with a slapping head kick.
Newman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a low kick, right behind Newman 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman misses with a left hand
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanner doesn't seem phased though.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Newman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Newman misses with a straight left.
Tanner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newman on his heels. He'll look to pass Newman's guard now, I'm sure.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ali Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman being controlled here, momentarily.
Newman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danny Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanner tries to free his leg and advance position but Newman is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danny Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newman.
That has opened up Danny Tanner's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Newman avoids the body shot from Tanner.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ali Newman.
Well Tanner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Danny Tanner!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Danny Tanner!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Danny Tanner!
Danny Tanner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McVey's choice of entrance music: Jump Around by House of Pain. Bobby TupperIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVey misses with a body shot.
McVey looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
TupperIII has his takedown stuffed
and McVey counters with a head kick.
McVey has TupperIII up against the cage in a clinch.
TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVey lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McVey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVey stalls.
TupperIII decides to pull guard.
TupperIII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVey content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII wants to sweep but no luck.
TupperIII has his foot on McVey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVey works his way back into a safe position though.
McVey got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVey has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but McVey defends easily.
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII being controlled here, momentarily.
TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVey defends well.
TupperIII can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McVey controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII controlling McVey's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McVey wants to stand but TupperIII is controlling his posture from full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dhughel McVey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McVey moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
TupperIII swats away the attempt to clinch by McVey.
TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McVey.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
McVey clinches.
McVey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TupperIII avoids it.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVey misses with a knee to the head.
McVey trying to land knees to the body.
McVey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TupperIII's defenses.
McVey lands an elbow inside that TupperIII shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVey.
McVey leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McVey tries to land a front kick but TupperIII steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVey has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVey slowing the pace effectively.
McVey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVey throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperIII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVey throws an elbow but misses.
TupperIII has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVey uses from the top position.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but McVey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TupperIII trying to control the position.
McVey wants to stand but TupperIII has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TupperIII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McVey gets to his feet - TupperIII follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVey lands with a right hand.
McVey wants to clinch.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from McVey.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperIII drops back down to his feet.
McVey pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVey lands a nice elbow.
McVey connects with a knee to the head.
Bobby TupperIII's cut is getting worse.
TupperIII tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVey smiles and moves away.
McVey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. TupperIII doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVey!
McVey throws a nice looking combination but TupperIII bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhughel McVey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVey lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McVey unloads a knee to the mid-section. TupperIII lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVey stalling in the clinch.
McVey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
McVey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McVey wants to clinch.
McVey moves into the clinch.
McVey tries to land knees in the clinch but TupperIII avoids the damage to the body.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey is stalling here.
McVey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bobby TupperIII's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey throws an elbow that misses.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey won't allow it.
TupperIII takes an elbow to the temple.
TupperIII being controlled against the cage.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVey landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey won't allow it.
McVey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dhughel McVey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVey lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Bobby TupperIII's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McVey landing knees to the head.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby TupperIII's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dhughel McVey!
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