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RRFC 2 Wallace vs Sir PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 6840 p4p, 447 weight class) and Michael Corvin (ranked 5346 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corvin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay moves into range and clinches up with Corvin.
Corvin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Corvin is looking for a takedown.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Michael Corvin has been cut.
Knees to the body from Clay.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay landing knees to the head.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Corvin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Corvin tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
Clay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corvin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clay prevents it.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Corvin blocks with his arms.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clay.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Corvin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Corvin goes for a takedown attempt but Clay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clay closes the distance and pushes Corvin back into the cage.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvin's defenses.
Corvin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Corvin gets to his feet - Clay follows without any prompting.
Clay gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corvin takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses with an elbow over the top.
Corvin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clay kicks Corvin off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Corvin goes for a takedown attempt but Clay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clay moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Corvin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clay instigates a clinch.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Clay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corvin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Clay with a knee to the 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!
Clay lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corvin has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clay is looking to get back to his feet here but Corvin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Clay's back.
Clay is trying to stand back up.
Clay manages to stand up with Corvin still on his back. Eventually Corvin drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Clay forces Corvin back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Clay is pressed up against the cage. Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clay down to the mat. Clay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corvin can do to turn this around?
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corvin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corvin.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay tries to clinch there but Corvin circles away.
Corvin unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clay forces Corvin back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Corvin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Corvin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corvin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Cassius Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin can't get the takedown.
Corvin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin can't get the takedown.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Corvin in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corvin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Corvin blocks with his arms.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvin's defenses.
Corvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corvin tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Corvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clay lands a knee to the body.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Corvin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clay prevents it.
Corvin is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay crunches a lovely knee into Corvin's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corvin is trying to drag Clay to the mat but Clay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay rushes Corvin and presses him up against the cage.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corvin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Corvin circles away.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corvin is looking for the big counter here.
Clay rushes Corvin and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Clay.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Corvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corvin has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clay tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Clay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Borcea (ranked 6140 p4p, 510 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 6345 p4p, 513 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borcea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haskins dodges the punch combination from Borcea.
Borcea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haskins. Borcea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borcea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Borcea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borcea closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Borcea on the inside.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Borcea keeps him there for the moment.
Borcea stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borcea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins is trying to break free.
Haskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Haskins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Haskins tries to land a knee to the head but Borcea blocks with his arms.
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haskins.
Haskins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haskins scores with a sloppy right hand. Borcea should have avoided that one.
It looks like Basil Borcea has been cut.
Haskins scores with a nice head shot.
Borcea scores with the left hand. Haskins knows he should have avoided that one.
Haskins finds Borcea's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Borcea flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Haskins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Borcea will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne Haskins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Williams (ranked 3708 p4p, 368 weight class) and Zak Alm (ranked 4974 p4p, 445 weight class). Zak Alm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Alm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Alm misses.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alm throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Alm falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Milicic (ranked 5497 p4p, 508 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 5766 p4p, 516 weight class). Darko Milicic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Milicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Milicic coming out on top.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Milicic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milicic as he avoids it easily.
Silva scores with a head kick. Milicic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Darko Milicic has been cut.
Silva is looking to clinch but Milicic is avoiding it.
We've been told by Milicic's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milicic scores with a jab to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Milicic tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Milicic pushes him away.
Milicic throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Milicic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milicic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Milicic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicic missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milicic walks into a jab.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Milicic's head.
Milicic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Milicic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Milicic seems content to control.
Silva trying to hold on to Milicic's head to control him but Milicic postures up.
Milicic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milicic misses with a wild combination.
Milicic shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Milicic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Milicic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milicic avoids it really well and circles away.
Darko Milicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milicic tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Milicic scores with a four punch combination!
Milicic fails to land with a series of punches.
Milicic digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva looks winded!
Milicic scores with a nice strike.
Silva is rocked!
Milicic grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Silva takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Milicic cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darko Milicic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Hardin (ranked 6694 p4p, 498 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 5664 p4p, 462 weight class). John Hardin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Hardin counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardin scores with a jab.
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Hardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Hardin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Hardin is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardin sneaks back into half guard.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Hardin defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Hardin from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to control. Hardin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Hardin's head.
Hardin is rocked!
Hardin won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Hardin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
Hardin seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones 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.
Hardin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones lands a big elbow - Hardin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 2730 p4p, 284 weight class) and Alexander Mokete (ranked 4076 p4p, 398 weight class). Avgua Siav Leo Nani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mokete!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mokete as Leo Nani shoots in.
Leo Nani shoots and misses
and Mokete counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mokete trying to control but Leo Nani is working from the bottom.
Mokete passes into half guard.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mokete passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leo Nani is squirming around, avoiding Mokete's attempts to control the action.
Mokete looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokete postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leo Nani looks a forlorn figure.
Mokete wants to take Leo Nani's back here but Leo Nani is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Leo Nani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mokete has hold of Leo Nani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leo Nani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokete is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leo Nani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leo Nani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mokete.
Mokete is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leo Nani is surviving well by controlling Mokete's body position as best he can.
Leo Nani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leo Nani is not content to let Mokete control the position.
Mokete is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leo Nani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leo Nani is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mokete is tapping! Great win for Leo Nani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yougot Tappedout (ranked 2891 p4p, 335 weight class) and Rodney Rodgers (ranked 3677 p4p, 397 weight class). Rodney Rodgers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yougot Tappedout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers scores with a body shot.
Tappedout fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Tappedout shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodgers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tappedout's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Rodgers does no damage.
Tappedout attempts a counter takedown but Rodgers avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Tappedout in a clinch.
Tappedout wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yougot Tappedout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappedout changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodgers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tappedout has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodgers after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappedout has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodgers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodgers manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Tappedout attempts a counter takedown but Rodgers avoids it well and moves away.
Rodgers sizes up Tappedout with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tappedout's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tappedout keeps working.
Tappedout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tappedout controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Tappedout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodgers defends well.
Tappedout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tappedout to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rodgers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tappedout pulls down on the head and he's put Rodgers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yougot Tappedout!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lowry (ranked 3983 p4p, 414 weight class) and Derrick McKinney (ranked 3904 p4p, 402 weight class). McKinney has chosen Johnny B. Goode as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Fred Lowry has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fred Lowry seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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, Fred Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derrick McKinney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry tries to bum rush McKinney with a series of wild strikes but McKinney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lowry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowry lands a jab to the head.
Lowry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowry has McKinney up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowry lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Lowry.
McKinney looks winded!
Clinched against the cage, Lowry lands a big elbow that drops McKinney! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McKinney is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Lowry!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Willace (ranked 4016 p4p, 417 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 5660 p4p, 513 weight class). Pablo Sir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Willace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sir looking for a triangle here. Willace is fighting it but it looks tight! Sir pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Willace is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Sir!
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