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Newbie Tournament - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Batard (ranked 5329 p4p, 3914 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 300 p4p, 192 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bogan's choice of entrance music: Land Down Under - Men At Work. Le Batard has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Montreal, Jerome Le Batard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bulk Bogan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Batard throws out a loose jab but Bogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Batard.
Le Batard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogan pushes Le Batard up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Batard is trying to force a seperation but Bogan has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Bogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bogan lands a body shot.
Le Batard is breathing heavily.
Bogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bogan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bogan.
A right hand to the body from Bogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogan drops Le Batard with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Le Batard is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bulk Bogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wei Chen (ranked 3734 p4p, 3808 weight class) and Nacho Cheese (ranked 205 p4p, 207 weight class). Nacho Cheese will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Sydney, Wei Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nacho Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cheese to see if he's OK.
Chen lands a few punches from side control.
Chen working the ground and pound from side control.
Chen is putting a hurting on Cheese here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheese some visible discomfort.
Chen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chen lands a nice forearm strike.
Cheese taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chen working the head with strikes.
Cheese takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chen landing a few strikes.
Chen landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen cracks Cheese with a big right hand but Cheese just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cheese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen working the ground and pound.
Chen is putting a hurting on Cheese here, landing some big shots from side control.
 Cheese is rocked!
Cheese looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chen landing a few strikes.
Chen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cheese is still in real trouble! Can Chen finish him?
Chen lands a few punches from side control.
Chen working the head and body with strikes.
Chen lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cheese is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Chen!
A victorious Wei Chen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nacho Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'Cheese me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Barracuda (ranked 5167 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Freaky Leo (ranked 287 p4p, 214 weight class). Freaky Leo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Great Barracuda's chin.
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Brawler
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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 Hilo, Great Barracuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Leo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barracuda cracks Leo with an open hand slap.
Leo connects with a crisp jab.
Barracuda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barracuda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barracuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leo throws out a counter right but Barracuda avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Leo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leo! But no joy.
Barracuda lands with an uppercut that bounces Leo off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Leo coming out on top.
 Barracuda is rocked!
Barracuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Barracuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Barracuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leo cracks Barracuda with a left hook right on the temple and Barracuda goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Leo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Barracuda is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Leo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gentry (ranked 4231 p4p, 5230 weight class) and Lars Elofsson (ranked 201 p4p, 220 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gentry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hot Boy. Lars Elofsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Good chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devon Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elofsson lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Devon Gentry has been cut.
Elofsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elofsson misses with a wild combination.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Elofsson manages to avoid it.
Elofsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elofsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gentry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elofsson at a distance.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Elofsson slips the punch.
Gentry misses with an uppercut
and Elofsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gentry looks to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Elofsson.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Elofsson ducks down to avoid it.
Elofsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentry's hands.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Elofsson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elofsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gentry misses with a hook.
Gentry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elofsson missing with a left hand there. Gentry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Elofsson misses.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elofsson.
Elofsson lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Elofsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gentry throws a hook to the side of Elofsson's head but Elofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elofsson instigates a clinch.
Gentry just leaning against Elofsson, taking a breather.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Elofsson.
Elofsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gentry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Gentry throws a body punch but Elofsson moves out of range.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
enabling Elofsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Elofsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Elofsson tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elofsson scores with a jab.
Gentry staying out of range there.
Gentry throws the left hand but Elofsson avoids the punch easily.
Elofsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Elofsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gentry's hands.
Elofsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gentry is rocked!
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Elofsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elofsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Gentry slips under a jab.
Gentry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elofsson lands the left hand.
Elofsson misses with an uppercut. Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry with a jab.
Gentry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentry misses with a lunging right hand
and Elofsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Elofsson tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elofsson tries to clinch up but Gentry circles away and keeps his distance.
Elofsson misses with a hook. Gentry ducked under it nicely.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elofsson defending well as Gentry loads up on a big left hand.
Elofsson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elofsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Elofsson tries to clinch but Gentry moves away
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Elofsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
Gentry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Gentry misses.
Elofsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentry doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elofsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gentry scrambles back to his feet.
Elofsson lands with a hook. Gentry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elofsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elofsson jabs at Gentry's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elofsson lands with a right hand.
Elofsson drops Gentry with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gentry looks back up at him and smiles so Elofsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Elofsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Elofsson.
Elofsson drops Gentry with a beautiful combination! Gentry stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elofsson is looking for the KO!
Oh Gentry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gentry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elofsson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gentry out cold! What a finish! Elofsson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Price (ranked 5291 p4p, 5281 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 297 p4p, 296 weight class). Ramirez has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 Hilo, James Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez looks winded!
Price takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price jabs at Ramirez's body.
Price lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Price throws an overhand right that drops Ramirez like a sack of potatoes! Price dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Price!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baron Black (ranked 3868 p4p, 5381 weight class) and Phoenix Fury (ranked 211 p4p, 303 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 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 New York, Baron Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Fury!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
A short right from Black on the inside.
Black tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black moves into range and clinches up with Fury.
Black cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fury is rocked!
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fury! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Black is unloading with more strikes now! Fury drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Black!
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