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QFC Vegas 9 - The Top Half PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Ganesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qfc Latifah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganesha comes to the ring accompanied by Ganesha Pramana. Latifah has chosen Queen Latifah - Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here as his entrance music. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Lord Ganesha!
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, Qfc Latifah!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latifah lands with a shot to the body.
Ganesha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Latifah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Latifah misses with a lunging right hand
and Ganesha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Latifah thinking.
Latifah lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganesha off the ropes and back into range.
Ganesha connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latifah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganesha defending well as Latifah loads up on a big left hand.
Latifah swings widly with a right hand
and Ganesha counters with a right hand to the body.
Latifah throws an overhand right that lands on Ganesha's shoulder, as Ganesha tries to avoid the shot.
Ganesha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latifah looks to throw the jab but Ganesha is out of range.
Latifah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganesha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Latifah looks to land a left hand but Ganesha moved out of range nicely.
Latifah misses the jab.
Latifah looks to throw the jab but Ganesha is out of range.
Ganesha misses the shot to the body.
Latifah swings for the body but Ganesha moves out of range.
A jab from Ganesha misses.
Ganesha throws a right and a left that Latifah avoids nicely.
Latifah throws a hook but Ganesha blocks it.
Latifah swings widly with a right hand
and Ganesha counters with a right hand to the body.
Ganesha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ganesha scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latifah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Latifah throws an off balance right hand
and Ganesha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Latifah misses with a shot to the body
and Ganesha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Latifah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganesha manages to avoid it.
Qfc Latifah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latifah throws a looping overhand right but Ganesha ducks down to avoid it.
Latifah just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganesha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganesha swings for the body but Latifah moves out of range.
Latifah misses with a right hand
and Ganesha counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Qfc Latifah has been cut.
Latifah throws a looping overhand right but Ganesha ducks down to avoid it.
Ganesha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganesha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Latifah.
Latifah throws a hook but Ganesha blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Latifah has eaten all the pies!
Ganesha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Latifah throws a big shot that misses.
Latifah throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ganesha to counter with a crisp jab.
Latifah moves out of range of the strikes.
Latifah gets tackled into the ropes by Ganesha. Ganesha maintains the clinch.
Latifah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Latifah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Latifah can't find room to land a body shot as Ganesha controls the action.
Ganesha can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latifah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ganesha breaks the clinch.
Ganesha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Latifah catches Ganesha right on the button with a cross.
Latifah looks to land a left hand but Ganesha moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latifah throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganesha counters with a left to the body.
Latifah digs a good hook to Ganesha's body.
Latifah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ganesha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latifah misses with an uppercut
letting Ganesha counter with a right hand.
Latifah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Latifah lands a nice hook to Ganesha's body. Ganesha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Ganesha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qfc Latifah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ganesha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latifah thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Latifah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganesha doesn't seem phased though.
Latifah throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganesha counters with a nice right hand that sends Latifah toppling to the canvas! Latifah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ganesha finish him?!
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!
Ganesha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latifah swings widly with a right hand
and Ganesha counters with a nice body shot.
Latifah misses with a right hand
and Ganesha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Latifah! Ganesha lets Latifah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Latifah is rocked!
Ganesha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Latifah is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganesha finish him?
Ganesha loads up on a big right hand but Latifah slips the punch.
Latifah seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganesha swings for the body but Latifah moves out of range.
Latifah throws a big shot that misses.
Latifah throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganesha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latifah tests Ganesha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Latifah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganesha.
A telegraphed right hand from Latifah misses the target.
A jab from Latifah misses.
Latifah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ganesha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ganesha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Latifah throws a right hand that misses
and Ganesha counters with a crisp right that sends Latifah to the canvas! Ganesha follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Ganesha!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lord Ganesha thanked Pirates Powder for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Grimshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Grimshaw!
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, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimshaw fails with the takedown.
Peace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peace tries to keep at a distance but Grimshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimshaw is trying to trip Peace. He has hold of a leg but Peace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grimshaw persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Peace is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peace wants to sweep here but Grimshaw controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grimshaw pushing down on Peace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grimshaw is working for a kimura but Peace is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peace looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Peace defends the submission attempt.
Grimshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimshaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peace sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Peace has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grimshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimshaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimshaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peace sees it coming and defends easily.
Grimshaw is looking for a kimura but Peace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimshaw to get the leverage.
Peace is trying to maintain the position but Grimshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Peace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Grimshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peace is not content to let Grimshaw control the position.
It looks like Grimshaw is going to stand back up.
Grimshaw moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimshaw has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peace is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grimshaw yanks on the arm and Peace is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grimshaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Grimshaw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jacques Gabriel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
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, Jonathan Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gabriel misses.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Gabriel.
Gabriel throws a sloppy body shot
and Joseph counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gabriel won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gabriel tries to improve position but can't.
Gabriel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Joseph wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joseph can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gabriel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Joseph is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gabriel.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Joseph tries to reverse the position but Gabriel maintains control.
Joseph wants to control but Gabriel is having none of it.
Joseph is squirming around, avoiding Gabriel's attempts to control the action.
Joseph is in a horrible position here. Gabriel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Joseph is squirming around, avoiding Gabriel's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabriel unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to hold on but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel cracks Joseph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gabriel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gabriel lands a big elbow.
Gabriel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joseph controls the position.
Gabriel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joseph looks a forlorn figure.
Joseph should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gabriel tries to control but Joseph wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to control but Joseph has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gabriel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Gabriel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gabriel trying to control from half guard but Joseph is working away.
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Gabriel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joseph lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacques Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
Joseph seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joseph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Joseph pushes his legs off easily.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel 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.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gabriel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Joseph!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gabriel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gabriel thowing shots but they're missing.
Gabriel working the ground and pound effectively.
Joseph tries to hold on but Gabriel pushes him away.
Gabriel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joseph is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gabriel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joseph escapes and throws Gabriel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Joseph working the ground and pound.
Gabriel regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel gets full guard.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph stands and throws Gabriel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph wants to control but Gabriel is keeping him busy.
Joseph landing a few strikes.
Gabriel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gabriel wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabriel taking some punishment here, with Joseph in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathan Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gabriel misses with a body shot.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabriel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joseph.
Gabriel misses with a looping right.
Gabriel scores with a shot to the body.
Gabriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses the shot to the body.
Gabriel shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Gabriel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gabriel is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Joseph blocks a jab.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gabriel quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control from half guard but Gabriel is working away.
Gabriel tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Gabriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joseph is working away from the top position though.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel gets full guard.
Joseph trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph passes Gabriel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joseph stays in close to Gabriel's body and controls the position.
Gabriel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Joseph is now in half guard.
Gabriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joseph is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
Gabriel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabriel.
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joseph passes into side control.
Gabriel taking a bit of punishment here - Joseph scoring with strikes.
Gabriel is trying to improve his position.
Joseph lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabriel down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel manages to get back to half guard.
Joseph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joseph wants to pass to mount but Gabriel is defending the position.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joseph is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabriel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joseph 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jacques Gabriel!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jacques Gabriel!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight as a draw!
Jacques Gabriel wins by majority decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Gabriel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Pagliarulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Christian Pagliarulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Silver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver staying out of range there.
Silver drops Pagliarulo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pagliarulo looks back up at him and smiles so Silver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pagliarulo is rocked!
It looks like Christian Pagliarulo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Pagliarulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pagliarulo dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Pagliarulo seems to have got his legs back now.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pagliarulo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Silver cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Silver!
Thomas Silver decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reno Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagov Paiskolenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines comes to the ring accompanied by The Gambler. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thiagov Paiskolenko enters the ring!
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Raines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiagov Paiskolenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiskolenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raines looks to land a right hand but Paiskolenko moved out of range.
Raines loads up on a big right hand but Paiskolenko slips the punch.
Raines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paiskolenko is fending him off so far but Raines persists. Nope, Paiskolenko circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Raines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raines fails with a takedown attempt.
Paiskolenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiagov Paiskolenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiskolenko throws a good cross that connects.
Paiskolenko throws a shot to the body.
Paiskolenko scores with a jab to the head.
Raines moves away from the strike by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko with a hook.
Paiskolenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Paiskolenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Paiskolenko catches Raines right on the button with a cross.
Raines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskolenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raines throws a jab when Paiskolenko was well out of range.
Paiskolenko moves into the clinch.
Raines is trying to stall.
Paiskolenko has Raines pushed against the ropes.
Raines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paiskolenko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Raines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paiskolenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paiskolenko as Raines tries to tie him up.
Paiskolenko lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko lands a nice uppercut.
Paiskolenko lands a shot to the body.
Raines scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paiskolenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raines takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raines throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Paiskolenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raines. Raines circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paiskolenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paiskolenko instigates a clinch.
Paiskolenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paiskolenko tries to throw a body punch but Raines avoids it by throwing Paiskolenko back against the ropes.
Paiskolenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raines up against the ropes.
Raines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paiskolenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raines stalling the fight.
Raines blocking some punches.
Raines is trying to maintain a safe position but Paiskolenko gets an underhook and turns Raines into the ropes.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Raines controls his hands.
Paiskolenko cracks Raines with a nice body shot.
Paiskolenko is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko is working Raines over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Paiskolenko to work.
Raines prevents a body shot from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Raines stalling in the clinch but Paiskolenko improves position.
Paiskolenko tries to stall but Raines uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raines blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paiskolenko trying to stall but Raines improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Paiskolenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raines has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paiskolenko after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiagov Paiskolenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paiskolenko moves away from the strike by Raines.
Raines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paiskolenko lands a really nice looking cross but Raines seems unphased.
Paiskolenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Raines off the ropes and back into range.
Paiskolenko wants to clinch up but Raines keeps it at a distance.
Paiskolenko clinches.
Paiskolenko tries a body shot but Raines blocks it.
Raines trying to stall but Paiskolenko improves his position.
Raines stalling in the clinch.
Paiskolenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paiskolenko manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paiskolenko has Raines up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskolenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Raines fails to land.
Raines looking to stall.
Paiskolenko stalling against the ropes.
Raines blocks a body shot from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paiskolenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rainess head.
Paiskolenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Raines uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko is leaning against Raines and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paiskolenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raines.
Paiskolenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rainess head.
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!
Paiskolenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Raines taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paiskolenko lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Paiskolenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paiskolenko lands a jab to Raines's midsection.
Paiskolenko scores with the left hand. Raines knows he should have avoided that one.
Thiagov Paiskolenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paiskolenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Raines's head.
Paiskolenko slips a straight right by Raines.
Paiskolenko rushes Raines and presses him up against the ropes.
Raines trying to stall but Paiskolenko improves his position.
A short right from Paiskolenko on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko is leaning against Raines and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Raines controls his hands.
Paiskolenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raines.
Paiskolenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paiskolenko leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paiskolenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Paiskolenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiagov Paiskolenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paiskolenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raines is in Paiskolenko's guard.
Raines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paiskolenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paiskolenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raines postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raines wants to pass the guard but Paiskolenko is keeping the position.
Raines drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Raines as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Paiskolenko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Raines! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Reno Raines!
In his post fight interview, Reno Raines started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Ryzhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Green has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Jeff Green!
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, Andrey Ryzhkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Ryzhkov down.
Green moves out of range as Ryzhkov strikes.
Ryzhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green throws a head kick but Ryzhkov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ryzhkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeff Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryzhkov misses the target.
Ryzhkov misses the shot to the body.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Green slips a straight right by Ryzhkov.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ryzhkov's head but Ryzhkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ryzhkov will feel that in the morning.
Ryzhkov looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzhkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green cracks Ryzhkov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryzhkov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Green finish him?
Ryzhkov is rocked!
It looks like Andrey Ryzhkov has been cut.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Green cracks the inside of Ryzhkov's front leg.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ryzhkov is holding his hands too far apart here. Green throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ryzhkov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Green!
After winning the bout, Jeff Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Makatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Leben (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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290 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Makatua!
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, Christian Leben!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben clinches up against the ropes.
Leben lands an elbow that stopped Makatua in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sione Makatua has been cut.
Leben will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makatua up against the ropes.
Leben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leben throws an elbow but it misses.
Makatua avoids the elbow strike from Leben, against the ropes.
Makatua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leben lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sione Makatua's cut is getting worse.
Makatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Leben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leben's elbow.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makatua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leben is keeping busy.
Leben creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Leben.
Makatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Leben.
Leben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sione Makatua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makatua can't find room to land a body shot as Leben controls the action.
Makatua avoids the elbow strike from Leben, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben effectively controlling the action here.
Makatua digs a right hand underneath Leben's ribcage. Leben let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leben prevents a body shot from Makatua.
Leben stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makatua avoids a wild elbow strike from Leben.
Leben is struggling to control the position.
Makatua stalling in the clinch but Leben improves position.
Makatua blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Makatua can't find room to land a body shot as Leben controls the action.
Leben throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leben tries to stall but Makatua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makatua looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leben lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Sione Makatua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Leben lands an elbow inside.
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!
Leben lands an elbow inside that Makatua shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sione Makatua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Leben!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Tsosie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Tsosie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Tsosie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Tsosie pushes him off.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsosie rushes Doe and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tsosie lands a hook that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Doe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsosie is defending well.
Doe has had enough of the clinch but Tsosie keeps him there for the moment.
Doe wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsosie won't allow it.
Doe can't break the clinch.
Tsosie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsosie trying to control the position but instead, Doe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsosie into the ropes.
Doe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsosie walks away with a smile on his face. Doe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsosie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsosie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsosie has managed to clinch.
Doe jumps guard but Tsosie turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tsosie leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tsosie is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
Tsosie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Tsosie.
Doe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsosie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsosie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doe shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsosie tries to sprawl out of it but Doe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tsosie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doe scores with a takedown into Tsosie's guard.
Tsosie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsosie trying to hold on to Doe's head to control him but Doe postures up.
Doe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsosie to regain full guard.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsosie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsosie trying to control the position.
Doe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tsosie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doe, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tsosie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Doe has tightened it up now! Tsosie 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 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Doe!
John Doe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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