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TRMTFL 38: Query vs Phillips PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Moss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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137 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone swats away the attempt to clinch by Moss.
Moss gets caught napping as Slone dives in and scores a takedown. Moss manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moss prevents Slone from moving into mount.
Slone wants to control but Moss is keeping him busy.
Slone controls the position from side control.
Moss tries to improve position but can't.
Moss is working hard here to advance position.
Moss prevents Slone from moving into mount.
Moss is trying to get back to his feet.
Slone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moss's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bill Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moss is fending him off so far but Slone persists. Nope, Moss circles away and we're back to standing.
Moss throws a big shot that misses.
Slone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moss circles away.
Slone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moss.
Slone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moss avoids it really well and circles away.
Bill Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.
Moss scores with a takedown into Slone's guard.
Moss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moss postures up in Slone's guard and throws a big left but Slone blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moss manages to get himself to full guard.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moss wants to stand up but Slone is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss is working an open guard so Slone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slone stops a takedown attempt from Moss.
Moss has clasped his hands together around Slone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Moss is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moss is looking for a sweep. Slone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Slone seems content to control.
Slone moves nicely into side control.
Moss is being controlled here.
Slone advances to mount.
Slone looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moss wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Slone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moss doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moss looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slone.
Slone has good solid back control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chad Slone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moss shoots in and gets a takedown into Slone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Slone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Slone wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Moss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moss is pushing Slone's head away, looking to escape. Slone manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Moss's face as Slone controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moss!
Moss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone wants to control the pace but Moss is squirming around nicely.
Slone wants to finish this one by submission but Moss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slone.
Slone controlling the position easily from mount.
Slone looking to control but Moss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slone controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to escape the mount.
Slone looking to control and managing it successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chad Slone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moss tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Moss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slone some visible discomfort.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Slone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moss off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Slone tries to get the hooks in deep but Moss pushed the leg off.
Moss defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Slone controlling from the back.
Slone not allowing Moss to control his hands.
Moss rolls, trying to escape but Slone keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moss looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slone.
Slone keeps control of the position as Moss tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slone controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Slone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slone defends it nicely.
Slone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moss swivels and escapes.
Slone tries to close the distance and clinch but Moss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moss is trying to control Slone's posture but Slone avoids it.
Slone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone trying to control the action but Moss is working from the bottom.
Moss tries to buck Slone off but Slone is having none of it.
Moss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slone works to advance to full mount. Moss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Slone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moss is looking to get to half guard.
Slone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slone get's back to his feet.
Moss throws a nice looking combination but Slone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slone shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moss tries to avoid it but Slone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moss to the ground. Moss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.
Moss looking to score a takedown here. Slone is defending well but Moss drives through and ends up in Slone's guard.
Slone trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss gets to his feet. Slone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moss!
Moss moves to clinch but Slone breaks away
and Slone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slone wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone preventing the sweep.
Slone drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Slone as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Moss screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Slone! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chad Slone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korczewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Korczewski counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Korczewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korczewski manages to avoid it.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Korczewski.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Korczewski.
Korczewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Kamil Korczewski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a hook but Korczewski avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark avoids the head kick by Korczewski.
Korczewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a three punch combo that has Korczewski backing up. Korczewski nods at Clark to acknowledge the strikes.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Korczewski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korczewski slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Korczewski is out of range.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Clark stuns Korczewski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark with a hook.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Matthew Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korczewski slips a straight right by Clark.
Korczewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korczewski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korczewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Korczewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korczewski slips under a jab.
Korczewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korczewski lands a left and a right that send Clark crashing to the mat, dazed. Korczewski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clark is rocked!
Korczewski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Korczewski counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Clark off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Korczewski follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Clark was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamil Korczewski!
In his post fight interview, Kamil Korczewski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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191 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Couture!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon misses with a few strikes there.
Lauzon throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture fails with the takedown.
Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lauzon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lauzon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lauzon looking for a guillotine here but Couture defends easily.
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Couture is working Lauzon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lauzon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lauzon trying to control the position.
Lauzon is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lauzon is on top in guard.
Couture trying to control the position.
Lauzon trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throws a big elbow that misses.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Couture controls Lauzon momentarily but Lauzon frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture is looking for a triangle but Lauzon pushes his legs off easily.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture has his feet on Lauzon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lauzon tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Couture 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.
Lauzon throws a solid leg kick but Couture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lauzon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauzon tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauzon to the ground. Lauzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Lauzon leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Lauzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Couture.
Lauzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Couture did well to prevent Lauzon getting side control.
Lauzon passes to full mount!
Lauzon with good strikes from the mount here!
Lauzon lands a big shot there that rocks Couture but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon landing shots from mount.
Lauzon tries to control but Couture wriggling away.
Couture in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lauzon looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Couture to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Couture shrugs it off.
Couture tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon punching from mount but Couture doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Couture is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lauzon misses with a head shot.
Lauzon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Couture has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Couture!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lauzon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Couture stands up over Lauzon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lauzon trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Joe Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture is working Lauzon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lauzon is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a couple of digs.
Couture wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Lauzon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzon looking to control.
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lauzon trying to control the position.
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 Joe Lauzon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lauzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lauzon tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Couture was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Couture cracks Lauzon with a big elbow.
Couture tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lauzon keeps working.
Couture is putting a hurting on Lauzon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Couture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lauzon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Couture trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
Lauzon gets back to full guard.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture controlling from the top position.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Couture forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lauzon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Lauzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture is working Lauzon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Couture won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Couture drops back looking for a leg! Lauzon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lauzon manages to kick Couture off! Couture jumps back into Lauzon's guard.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture works over Lauzon with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couture defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture distracts Lauzon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Couture wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lauzon's head.
Couture passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Couture!
Devin Couture was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Branton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face the Pain by Stemm. Rymy has chosen Lily Allen - Fuck You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
199 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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192 lbs
18 - 11 - 2 |
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Basic striking
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rymy misses with the combination.
Rymy feints a jab promting Branton to slip. Rymy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Branton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rymy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Branton is trying to defend but Rymy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rymy is looking for a kimura here.
Branton is trying to get back to full guard.
Rymy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rymy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Branton is rocked!
Branton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rymy pulls his head out easily.
Oh Branton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rymy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rymy landing punches.
Rymy cracks Branton with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reijo Rymy!
A pretty intense looking Reijo Rymy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cris Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven & Hell. Ejnar Thorsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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26
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Dorh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ejnar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorh misses with a hook. Thorsen ducked under it nicely.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorh doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorsen circles away.
Dorh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorh closes the distance but Thorsen moves to the side
and Thorsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsen swings for the body but Dorh moves out of range.
Thorsen throws an overhand right that drops Dorh like a sack of potatoes! Thorsen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ejnar Thorsen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Beebe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beebe moves into the clinch.
Morrow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morrow pushes off an throws an elbow but Beebe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beebe has Morrow pushed against the cage.
Morrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beebe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chase Beebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leslie Morrow.
Morrow jumps guard but Beebe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beebe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beebe trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Beebe wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beebe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrow!
Beebe looking to finish Morrow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morrow!
Beebe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beebe working for a submission but Morrow is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebe trying to control but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beebe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beebe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrow is surviving well by controlling Beebe's body position as best he can.
Beebe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morrow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morrow can't do much from the bottom here.
Beebe has hold of Morrow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morrow seems comfortable defending it but Beebe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morrow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morrow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beebe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Beebe!
Chase Beebe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Query!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Query scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Philip Phillips has been cut.
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Query moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips wanted to stand there but Query had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Query is retaining full guard.
Query wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Query is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Query is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Query keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Philip Phillips wasn't active enough on the ground.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Query lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Query.
Query shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Query's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips throws a low kick, looking for Query's leg but Query calmly moves out of range.
Query lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips tries to bum rush Query with a series of wild strikes but Query uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips lands with a shot to the body.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Query misses with a two punch combination.
Query throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Query avoids a punch combination nicely.
Query shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Query as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Query misses.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Query circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips lands with a kick to the temple. Query shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Query misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Query throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Query gets a takedown into half guard.
Phillips is pressing down on Query's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Query postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Query has picked Phillips up and slammed him! Phillips can't keep hold of the triangle and Query manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query tries to advance position but instead Phillips slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Query has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phillips controls Query momentarily but Query frees himself.
Phillips is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Query frees his head nicely. Oh but Phillips has switched to an armbar! Query is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Philip Phillips!
Philip Phillips is the new welterweight champion!
Philip Phillips was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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