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VFW 4: Bravo vs Faustos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tywin Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolo Pepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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, Tywin Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolo Pepe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister gets tackled into the ropes by Pepe. Pepe maintains the clinch.
Lannister unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pepe looks gassed!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister lands a nice knee to the body.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Pepe looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well.
Lannister darts in and clinches Pepe up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lannister obliges.
Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pepe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lannister is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Lannister lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Lolo Pepe has been cut.
Lannister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pepe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pepe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pepe could be in trouble here!
Lannister loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pepe hold on?
Lannister is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lannister gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lannister gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lannister apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Pepe tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister closes the distance and pushes Pepe back into the ropes.
Lannister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lannister.
Lannister has Pepe pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lannister pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Pepe tumbling to the mat - Lannister dives into Pepe's guard.
Lannister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lannister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pepe has Lannister pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister content to stall in guard here.
Lannister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lannister is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Pepe blocks nicely.
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pepe wants to stand and escape but Lannister is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tywin Lannister just wasn't active enough.
Lannister has Pepe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Lannister.
Lannister has picked Pepe up - he's going for a ride! Lannister dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lannister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pepe defending well though.
Pepe is looking to escape.
Lannister is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pepe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Lannister wants to control but Pepe is keeping him busy.
Pepe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Pepe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister controlling the action here.
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.
Lannister slips a nice elbow through Pepe's hands, connecting with Pepe's forehead.
Pepe wants to get back to his feet.
Pepe wants to get back to full guard.
Pepe taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lannister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pepe defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lannister trying to mount his opponent but Pepe defends it.
Pepe looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tywin Lannister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Pepe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lannister looks for a takedown but Pepe sprawls well.
Lannister wants to clinch up but Pepe keeps it at a distance.
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lannister clinches up with Pepe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Tywin Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pepe swinging wildly here.
Lannister rushes Pepe and presses him up against the ropes.
Lannister with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Lannister.
Pepe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lannister.
Pepe is breathing heavily.
Lannister will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepe up against the ropes.
Lannister gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lannister trying to control but Pepe is working from the bottom.
Pepe trying to keep a closed guard but Lannister is proving a slippery customer.
Pepe keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Pepe wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepe can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepe has wrist control.
Lannister postures up in Pepe's guard and throws a big left but Pepe blocks it.
Lannister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pepe on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lannister!
Pepe is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pepe scores with a nice head shot.
Pepe keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepe tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe leaves Lannister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lannister pushes Pepe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lannister lands an elbow that stopped Pepe in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Pepe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Pepe in a clinch.
Lannister gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pepe is on top in guard.
Pepe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pepe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pepe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister drives through and clinches with Pepe against the ropes.
Pepe decides to pull guard.
Lannister is in close to Pepe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pepe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe wants to stand and escape but Lannister is having none of it.
Lannister scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tywin Lannister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lolo Pepe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pepe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pepe scores with a nice right hand.
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Pepe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lannister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Pepe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lannister doesn't seem phased though.
Lannister tries to clinch but Pepe is having none of it.
Pepe misses with the combination.
No joy there for Pepe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Pepe keeps the fight on the outside.
Pepe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lannister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lannister stalling in the clinch.
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pepe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lannister pushes Pepe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Pepe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lannister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pepe is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Pepe is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Lannister manages to break the clinch.
Lannister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pepe lunges at Lannister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lannister's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lannister tries to clinch up but Pepe circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Pepe scores with a four punch combination!
Pepe misses with a wild combination.
Lannister closes the distance and pushes Pepe back into the ropes.
Lannister with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pepe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lannister smiles and moves away.
Lannister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Pepe is staying active underneath Lannister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lannister is looking to advance position but Pepe won't allow it.
Pepe pushes Lannister off looking to stand but Lannister dives back in and keeps control.
Lannister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pepe taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister trying to control the pace.
Pepe pushes Lannister off looking to stand but Lannister dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister controlling the action here.
Pepe is trying to stand back up but Lannister is controlling him
Lannister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lannister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe is looking to escape.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lolo Pepe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tywin Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepe punching from the bottom.
Pepe actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tywin Lannister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lannister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tywin Lannister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pj Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denn comes to the ring accompanied by Won't Back Down by Tom Petty. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Denn!
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, Ivan Zamorano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamorano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Denn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Denn seems to be working for a kimura but Zamorano defends the submission attempt.
Zamorano is trying to stand.
Denn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zamorano's thigh. Zamorano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn wants to control from the top but Zamorano keeps moving.
Denn stops Zamorano from standing up.
Denn tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamorano is retaining full guard.
Denn is pushing down on Zamorano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamorano is fighting to maintain full guard but Denn has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn wants to work for an arm triangle but Zamorano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zamorano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denn.
Zamorano is not content to let Denn control the position.
Denn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamorano tries to kick Denn off but Denn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denn wants to control but Zamorano is keeping him busy.
Denn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zamorano pushes Denn off looking to stand but Denn dives back in and keeps control.
Denn seems to be working for a kimura but Zamorano defends the submission attempt.
Denn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zamorano is just riding it out for now. Denn eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano is trying to escape back to his feet but Denn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zamorano pushes Denn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Denn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Denn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Zamorano tries for a takedown but Denn circles away easily
and Denn counters with a left and a right that stings Zamorano.
Zamorano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zamorano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zamorano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pj Denn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zamorano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamorano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zamorano is breathing heavily.
Denn is trying to maintain the position but Zamorano is very close to passing his half guard.
Zamorano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denn defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamorano prevents Denn from standing back up.
Zamorano with the ground and pound but Denn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Denn looking for subs off his back but Zamorano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zamorano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zamorano working the head and body with strikes.
Denn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamorano.
Denn is looking for a sweep. Zamorano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zamorano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denn wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano throwing shots but Denn is blocking nicely.
Denn tries to kick Zamorano off but Zamorano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zamorano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Zamorano.
Zamorano wants to pass the guard but Denn is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamorano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Denn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zamorano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano thowing shots but they're missing.
Zamorano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Denn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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.
Denn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zamorano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zamorano looking to finish Denn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Denn!
Denn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denn tries to lock up and control but Zamorano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zamorano looking to finish with strikes here!
Denn is looking to improve his position but Zamorano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn is trying to stand.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zamorano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zamorano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Denn is in a horrible position here. Zamorano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zamorano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamorano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zamorano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Denn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zamorano 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zamorano misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Denn to counter with a crisp jab.
Zamorano misses with a takedown
and Denn counters with a stiff right hand.
Zamorano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denn counters with a three punch combo that has Zamorano backing up. Zamorano nods at Denn to acknowledge the strikes.
Pj Denn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zamorano.
Denn is looking to clinch.
Zamorano avoids the head kick by Denn.
Zamorano swats away the attempt to clinch by Denn.
A punch combination from Denn misses.
Pj Denn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zamorano fails with the takedown
and Denn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zamorano fails with the takedown
and Denn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn tries to clinch but Zamorano is having none of it.
Zamorano misses with a takedown
and Denn counters by clinching up.
Denn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zamorano is pressing down on Denn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denn wants to control from the top but Zamorano keeps moving.
Denn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zamorano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn has gone for a leg lock! Zamorano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Denn's guard.
Denn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamorano with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denn wants to stand but Zamorano is controlling the position.
Denn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamorano throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano wants to pass the guard but Denn is keeping the position.
Zamorano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zamorano throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamorano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamorano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamorano lands a couple of digs.
Denn wants to get back to his feet but Zamorano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zamorano distracts Denn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamorano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zamorano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Denn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamorano throws an elbow that misses. Denn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zamorano's guard. Nice move by Denn!
Zamorano wants to stand up but Denn is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamorano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pj Denn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Denn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pj Denn!
Pj Denn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Just wanna thank Eddie grant for Giving me the opportunity to showcase my skills. Thank you to my manager Cory scalf. My trainers. Nexus Gym. It's amazing. VFW. Great organization. Thank you all the fans. Win or lose I just wanna put on a good show. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac Changes. Gonzalez has chosen Paranoia as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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201 lbs
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193 lbs
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Brawler
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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
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Awang Bang moves out of range.
Awang Bang shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Awang Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Damian Gonzalez has been cut.
Awang Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awang Bang throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Awang Bang throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Awang Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Awang Bang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonzalez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Awang Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Awang Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Awang Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Awang Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Awang Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Awang Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Awang Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang has hold of Gonzalez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gonzalez seems comfortable defending it but Awang Bang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gonzalez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gonzalez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Awang Bang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maykel Awang Bang!
Maykel Awang Bang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chung Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung Chang is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chung Chang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Chang shoots in but no luck this time.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chang is out of range.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Chung Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Oooooh!!! Thomas has knocked Chang down with a huge combo! Thomas steps away and waves a wobbly Chang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chang is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang is rocked!
Thomas cracks Chang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thomas finish him?
Oh Chang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang leaves his chin hanging out and Thomas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chang crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Thomas!
Mark Thomas is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mark Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Bonarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P Coltrane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Dukes Of Hazard Theme Song. Bonarte has chosen David Guetta - Delirious as his entrance music. Roscoe P Coltrane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe P Coltrane!
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, Peter Bonarte!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonarte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and P Coltrane counters with a stiff right hand.
P Coltrane throws a hook to the side of Bonarte's head but Bonarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
P Coltrane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Peter Bonarte has been cut.
P Coltrane throws a lazy right hand but Bonarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonarte tries to clinch up
and P Coltrane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice combo by P Coltrane! Oh, that's hurt him - Bonarte falls to the canvas and P Coltrane follows him into side control.
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!
Bonarte is trying to get back to half guard.
P Coltrane working away.
P Coltrane landing a few strikes.
Bonarte is rocked!
P Coltrane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonarte trying his best to control but P Coltrane has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Coltrane landing strikes from the mount and Bonarte is in trouble!
Bonarte is still in real trouble! Can P Coltrane finish him?
P Coltrane softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bonarte is out cold! P Coltrane jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roscoe P Coltrane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roscoe P Coltrane made sure he mentioned Real Fighters Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the ring accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Diego Faustos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Faustos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Faustos.
Bravo thows a leg kick but Faustos checks it
and Faustos counters with a solid body kick.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Faustos.
Bravo fails with the takedown.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo wants the takedown. Faustos is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Faustos's guard against the ropes.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faustos wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Faustos is keeping the position.
Faustos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Faustos is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Faustos uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Faustos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faustos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Faustos enables Bravo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Faustos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Faustos is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faustos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo trying to control but Faustos is working from the bottom.
Faustos is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Faustos keeps moving.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faustos's guard.
Faustos is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Faustos defends the submission attempt.
Faustos is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faustos defends it well.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Faustos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves nicely into side control.
Faustos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Faustos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bravo wants to take his opponent's back but Faustos doesn't allow it.
Faustos tries to buck Bravo off but he can't manage it.
Faustos is squirming around, avoiding Bravo 's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faustos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bravo moves to the back.
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!
Faustos controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faustos misses with a lunging right hand
and Bravo moves into the clinch.
Faustos is looking to break free of the clinch but Bravo has double underhooks.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo '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.
Bravo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faustos is defending well.
Faustos can't break the clinch.
Faustos is looking to break free of the clinch but Bravo has double underhooks.
Bravo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bravo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Faustos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from.
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Faustos pushes his legs off easily.
Faustos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faustos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Faustos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bravo working for a triangle but Faustos defends it easily.
Faustos wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravo is working an open guard so Faustos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Faustos circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Faustos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bravo feints and as Faustos raises his hands in defense, Bravo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bravo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Faustos dives on top into guard.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faustos tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faustos is one step ahead there.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faustos being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Faustos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Faustos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravo thinking.
Faustos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faustos as he avoids it easily.
Faustos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faustos is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Faustos circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faustos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Faustos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo slips a jab from Faustos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Faustos misses.
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Rodinerio Bravo will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Faustos misses with a head kick.
Faustos throws a body kick that misses.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Faustos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Faustos stops a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Faustos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Faustos sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faustos throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Faustos sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faustos just misses with a punch to the body.
Faustos looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Faustos thows a body shot but no joy.
Faustos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faustos. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo defending well as Faustos loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Faustos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo defending well as Faustos loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faustos throws the kick towards the body but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Faustos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Faustos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Faustos ducks down to avoid it.
Faustos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faustos swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo pushes Faustos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faustos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diego Faustos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Faustos turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Faustos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faustos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo .
Faustos tries to move into range but Bravo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bravo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Faustos wants to get back to his feet but Bravo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Faustos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faustos's guard.
Bravo prevents Faustos from standing back up.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Faustos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Faustos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Faustos swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo .
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking to score a takedown here. Faustos is defending well but Bravo drives through and ends up in Faustos's guard.
Bravo prevents Faustos from getting back to his feet.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Faustos is retaining full guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faustos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faustos working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faustos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faustos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Faustos.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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