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UFC 121 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Brock Lesnar (5-1) vs. Cain Velasquez (8-0)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – This Heavyweight Title bout is going to officiated by Herb Dean.  It is on and Lesnar comes out looking very focused, as does Velasquez.  Lesanr comes int and ties up Velasquez.  After a couple of knees he shoots and gets a takedown but Velasquez gets back up.  Lesnar presses him against the octagon fence and puts his weight against the fence.  Velasquez is looking to slip an arm under the chin of Lesnar who is still pushing him against the octagon fence.  Lesnar has the back of Velasquez but he now breaks free and lands a right hand.  Lesnar lands a right but Velasquez gets the takedown and takes the back of Lesnar.  Lesnar gets up and falls back down.  Velasquez hammers away with strikes and puts Lesnar down.  Lesnar looks very tired and looks to be on his last breath.  Velasquez hammers away and elbows away with shots.  Velasquez pounds him out.

OFFICIAL DECISION – Velasquez over Lesnar 1st round TKO

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UFC 121 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Jake Shields (25-4-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (17-3)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – The referee for this co-main event in the welterweight division is John McCarthy.  Shields lands a kick to the body of Kampmann and then shoots in for a takedown.  He gets it but Kampmann catches Shields’ head.  Shields moves and tries to get into Kampmann’s guard.  Shields moves into side control and now into mount.  Kampmann defends but only for a second, Shields moves into mount.  Kampmann scrambles and gets back to his feet, although Shields keeps him close to his body.  Shields continues to keep him tight and against the fence.  They fall to the ground where Shields looks to finish on a double leg.  Kampmann stands up and lands an uppercut from the clinch.  They seperate and Kampmann squares off with Shields, who throws a leg kick and follows it with a jab.  Kampmann eats it and then checks a leg kick.  Kampmann looks to hit on a jab and does.  Shields seperates and throws a low kick and then a body kick.  Kampmann defends against a couple of leg kicks but is quickly taken to the floor with a takedown as the round ends.  Shields 10-9

2nd round – The middle round is underway and Shields hits Kampmann with a straight left hand.  Shields shoots and fakes a takedown and instead clinches against the fence.  Kampmann turns Shields around and knees Shields up the middle.  Shields falls to the floor and  converts a takedown.  He falls on top of Kampmann and moves into side control.  Kampmann scrambles but cant shake off Shields.  He finally does shake off Shields and squares off with him back on thier feet.  Shields is tiring but Shields takes him back to the ground and puts Kampmann on his back.  Shields moves into full mount but Kampmann shakes out of it within seconds.  Shields continues to move into full mount yet again but Kampmann scrambles out of trouble.  Kampmann stands back up and clinches with Shields against the octagon fence.  Kampmann lands a knee up the middle before McCarthy breaks them apart and resets them in the middle of the octagon. Shields pushes a jab in the face of Kampmann as the bell ends the round.  Shields 10-9

3rd round – The third round is on and Shields dives at the legs of Kampmann.  Kampmann defends and stands back up.  Shields moves toward Kampmann and tries to take him down.  They stand back up and Shields clinches while against the octagon fence.  Shields gets a single leg takedown but Kampmann defends and goes to the ground.  Kampmann takes Shields back and begins to pound on his body.  Shields is exhausted and has his neck cranked by Kampmann.  Kampmann controls the neck of Shields and begins to use elbows from top position.  Shields tries to hold onto Kampmann but is so exhausted, he cant.  Shields scrambles and gets back on top of Kampmann. Shields falls into side control of Kampmann but he escapes into half guard.  Shields lays on top of Kampmann and begins to work to take his back position.  Shields takes the back of Kampmann and has a body triangle on Kampmann.  Kampmann scrambles to try and get out but cant as Shields stays in dominant position as the round ends.  Shields 10-9

OFFICIAL DECISION – Shields over Kampmann via split  decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

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UFC 121 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Diego Sanchez (23-4) vs. Paulo Thiago (13-2)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – The referee for this welterweight bout is Jason Herzog.  Sanchez lunges at Thiago but misses.  Sanchez has his back against the octagon fence and is clipped with a kick to the body.  Sanchez hits with a left but is clipped with a hard right by Thiago.  Thiago stuffs a takedown and then clinches with Sanchez.  Thiago hits with a knee up the middle and then pushes Sanchez away.  Sanchez engages and hits with a low leg kick.  Thiago catches Sanchez and dumps him on his back falling into side control.  Thiago begins to ground and pound; Sanchez scrambles and gets temporarily caught in a darce choke.  Back on their feet, Sanchez scrambles out of the choke attempt and squares back off with Thiago.  Sanchez hits with a body shot and follows with another overhand right.  Sanchez clinches with Thiago anf presses Thiago against the octagon fence.  Sanchez turns his attention to a takedown but cant finish and instead is clipped with a couple hard right hands by Thiago.  Thiago 10-9

2nd round – The middle round is underway and Sanchez misses with a one-two combination.  Thiago races after Sanchez and clips him with a combination on the chin of Sanchez.  Sanchez survives and shoots in for a takedown, however Thiago defends.  Sanchez falls on top of Thiago and begins to pound away on the body of Thiago.  Thiago is twisted as Sanchez pounds away.  Thiago scrambles out and gets to half guard where he controls Sanchez right arm.  Thiago is trying for a kimura but Sanchez defends and gets his arm loose and passes guard.  Thiago is warned for hitting Sanchez in the back of the head.  Thiago goes for the kimura once again but Sanchez gets loose and stands up.  Sanchez is flipped over by the feet of Thiago but Sanchez gets back to his feet and picks up Thaigo just to slam him on his back.  Thiago stays busy from his back and looks to tie up one of Sanchez arms.  Sanchez moves from side control and tries to take the back of Thiago.  He forgets about a submission and attempts to pound away at the head of Thiago.  Sanchez takes the back of Thaigo but falls off as the round ends.  Sanchez 10-9

3rd round – The crowd is roaring as the 3rd and final round is underway.  Thiago lands a right hand but Sanchez smothers Thiago and puts him on his back.  Sanchez begins to pound away with knees to the body of Thiago.  Thiago tries to move into full guard and catches Sanchez’ arm.  Sanchez defends and gets out of trouble.  He moves and tries to take the back of Thaigo.  He gets it and also gets an arm under the chin of Thiago.  Thiago scrambles but Sanchez stays on his back, and now pounds away with strikes to the side of the body.  Sanchez turns Thiago over and continues to pound away on Thiago’s body.  Thiago remains flat on his back but quickly bucks out and gets loose.  Sanchez runs forward and is hit with a perfectly timed upkick by Thiago.  Sanchez remains alert and jumps into the guard of Thiago.  Thiago turns over after Sanchez hits him with several strikes.  Thiago scrambles out and momentarily takes Sanchez arm.  Sanchez gets his arm back and jumps back into Thiago’s guard where he works the body of Thiago.  Sanchez hammers away from full mount during the last ten seconds of the round.  Sanchez 10-9

OFFICIAL DECISION – Sanchez over Thiago via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28)

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UFC 121 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Tito Ortiz (16-7-1) vs. Matt Hamill (10-2)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – This light-heavyweight affair is officiated by John McCarthy.  Ortiz comes out and lands a kick and a knee.  Hamill fires back with a left hand.  Ortiz is cut on the side of the head but continues on.  He hits with a kick to the body but Hamill takes him down.  After a quick scramble, they decide to take it to their feet where they both connect with jabs.  Ortiz hits with a body kick and then a low leg kick.  Ortiz hits with an inside leg kick followed by a blocked head kick.  Ortiz, now bleeding from the head and eye, lands another inside leg kick.  He hits with another jab answered by a Hamill left.  Hamill hits with a kick to the head of Ortiz and then blocks several strikes from Ortiz.  Hamill hits with a left hand but Ortiz answers with an inside leg kick.  Ortiz hammers away and lands a hard left to the face of Hamill.  Hamill hits with an overhand right but Ortiz answers with one of his own.  Ortiz 10-9

2nd round – Ortiz is patched up and comes out for the 2nd looking refreshed, as is Hamill.  McCarthy gets them going for the 2nd and Hamill pushes a jab in Ortiz face.  Hamill lands a left hand followed by a right hand.  Ortiz hits with a body shot but it is answered with an inside leg kick by Hamill.  Ortiz hits with a left hand but gets hit with an inside leg kick.  After stuffing a takedown, Ortiz clinches and hits with a knee up the middle.  Hamill has a left hand blocked and then grazes Hamill with a leg kick.  Ortiz hits with a left hand but gets hit with another right hand.  Ortiz hits with another knee up the middle and then hits with an inside leg kick that has Hamill backpedaling.  Hamill gets a takedown and is in his guard working his ground and pound.  Ortiz is going for a high guard but also continues to throw strikes from his back.  Hamill is working elbows and punches from the top.  Hamill lands an elbow and a hard right hand.  Ortiz clinches the head of Hamill and scrambles out but Hamill takes control and is now in side control.  Hamill is working to put Ortiz in a crucifix position but Ortiz is defending for now.  Ortiz scrambles and gets back to half guard as the 2nd round ends.  Hamill 10-9

3rd round – The 3rd round is on and looks to be tied at one round a piece.  Ortiz moves back and is hit with a left jab by Hamill.  Hamill hits with a hard left hand.  Hamill misses with an uppercut and Ortiz answers with a right hand to the head of Hamill.  Ortiz pressures Hamill but is tagged with an uppercut.  Hamill has his next uppercut blocked by Ortiz, who pushes forward.  Hamill connects with a left hand and then connects with a pair of jabs.  Ortiz lunges forward and misses with a left hand.  He then hits with a leg kick and then has his takedown attempt stuffed.  Hamill misses with his uppercuts and Ortiz hits with an uppercut.  Hamill gets a takedown with a minue remaining.  Hamill smothers Ortiz and  works his elbows.  Ortiz survives and eats several elbows from his back.  He holds on to Hamill and tries to tie him up.  Hamill continues to ground and pound on Ortiz.  Ortiz scrambles and almost gets to his feet as the bell ends the 3rd round.  Hamill 10-9

OFFICIAL DECISION – Hamill over Ortiz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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UFC 121 Pay-Per-View Play-by-Play: Brendan Schaub (7-1) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (11-5)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – This heavyweight contest will be officiated by referee Jason Herzog.  Gonzaga is stalking after Schaub but is clipped by a combination to the head.  Gonzaga blocks most of it but Schaub comes right back, however misses with a right hand.  Schaub gets a jab through and then connects with a right hook.  Gonzaga regains his composure but gets popped again, this time with a combination of punches.  Gonzaga is hit again over the top with a right hook.  Schaub gets another right hook through and follows it with several more.  Gonzaga gets off a head kick attempt but it is blocked by Schaub.  Gonzaga hits with a kick to the thigh of Schaub again.  Gonzaga fakes a shoot and takes a right hand for his efforts.  Gonzaga gets grazed with a right hook but continues to plod forward.  He answers Schaub with a right hook but is clipped again with an overhand right.  They exchange and Schaub gets the better of the exchange.  Schaub comes forward putting Gonzaga on his backside with an overhand right.  The bell saves Gonzaga from more damage.  Schaub 10-9

2nd round – Gonzaga looks to be somewhat dazed as he comes out for the 2nd round.  Schaub clips Gonzaga with a right hand followd by a leg kick.  Gonzaga answers with a leg kick of his own and follows with another.  Gonzaga catches Schaub’s takedown attempt but Schaub comes forward with strikes.  Gonzaga defends and throws a low leg kick to gain some seperation.  Schaub fakes a shoot and misses with a heavy right hand.  He moves forward but Gonzaga hits him with an overhand right to the head.  Schaub is fine and squares off again in the center of the octagon.  Gonzaga hits with a low leg kick and then a body shot.  Gonzaga blocks a right hand but Schaub continues forward connecting with a knee.  Gonzaga survives and gets some seperation.  Schaub misses with a right as does Gonzaga.  Gonzaga hits with a body shot and Schaub answers with a partial right to the head of Gonzaga.  Schaub continues to try with his jabs but Gonzaga looks to be blocking most of them now.  Gonzaga is breathing heavy and Schaub moves forward nailing Gonzaga with an overhand right at the end of the 2nd round.  Schaub 10-9

3rd round – Gonzaga is clearly fatigued as he comes out for the last round.  Schaub doesnt look tired however is slowing a little.  Both fighters hit with strikes from a standing position.  Schaub shoots in for a takedown but Gonzaga defends and pushes Schaub away.  Gonzaga lunges and misses with a left hand.  Schaub finds a home with a left jab.  Gonzaga hits with consecutive jabs to the face of Schaub.  Schaub shakes it off and hits with an overhand left before Gonzaga hammers him with a low leg kick.  Gonzaga hits with a high head kick but Schaub blocks part of it and moves away.  Gonzaga looks to be using more kicks now landing another one to the shin of Schaub.  Gonzaga hits with a left hook and then gets hit with an overhand right by Schaub.  Gonzaga hits with a low leg kick but Schaub continues forward and hits with a left jab to the face of Gonzaga.  Gonzaga hits with a low leg kick anf then with a left hand at the end of the round.  He puts Schaub on the ground at the very end.  Gonzaga 10-9

OFFICIAL DECISION – Schaub over Gonzaga via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC 121 Prelims Live Play-by-Play: Ryan Jensen (15-6) vs. Court McGee (12-1)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Herb Dean is the referee for this middleweight bout between Court McGee and RyanJensen.  McGee races out to the center and looks for a takedown.  So far, Jensen defends and then hits McGee with a left hand.  Jensen looks for a takedown but McGee defends.  Jensen lands a right hand and then gets a takedown putting McGee on his back. Jensen lands a hard right to the face of McGee.  He jumps back on top of McGee and lands several big shots.  McGee gets back to his feet and lands a couple of body shots, but its Jensen who lands a couple of quick shots to the face of McGee.  Jensen lands a right hand to the back of the head of McGee.  Jensen hits McGee with a right hand and then a knee to the body.  McGee misses with a wild right hand and then takes a right to the face.  McGee hits with a leg kick but misses with several jabs.  Jensen powers through McGee and lands some hard shots to the face and body.  He is putting together several combinations and McGee is taking them well.  McGee throws a leg kick back at Jensen but Jensen defends.  Jensen 10-9

2nd round –  Jensen comes out and misses with a hard right hand.  McGee continues to circle around the octagon making Jensen work to catch him.  McGee hits with a right hand to the face but Jensen comes back with a combination to the face of McGee.  McGee hits with a body shot and then a right to the head.  Jensen comes forward but McGee defends the takedown attempt.  Jensen is bleeding from the nose and McGee continues to target the face of Jensen.  He then throws and hits with a leg kick to the body of Jensen.  They tie up in the center of the octagon and McGee hits with a right hand.  Jensen is gasping for air but still hits with a right hand to the head of McGee.  McGee targets the body of Jensen but Jensen hits with a right hand to the face of McGee.  McGee fights back and hits with a combination.  McGee hits with a right hook and then circles around Jensen.  Jensen is tiring but lands a right hook.  McGee hits with an inside leg kick on Jensen.  McGee hits with a left hand and gets a takedown into side control as the bell ends the second round.  McGee 10-9

3rd round – McGee hits with a right hand and then takes Jensen to his back.  He postures up and lands a couple of hard ground and pound strikes.  McGee gets to full mount and hammers away with elbows from top.  McGee now turns his attention to an arm triangle choke.  Jensen looks to be out, he taps and ends the fight.

OFFICIAL DECISION – McGee over Jensen via 3rd round (1:21) submission

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UFC 121 Prelims Live Play-by-Play: Patrick Cote (13-6) vs. Tom Lawlor (6-3, 1 NC)

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez”  live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round -  Big John McCarthy is the referee for this middleweight contest between “Filthy” Tom Lawlor and Patrick “The Predator” Cote.  Both fighters come out in a hurry but Lawlor is looking to take Cote to the ground.  Lawlor has Cote pressed against the octagon fence using foot stomps.  The fight finally makes it to the ground and Cote is on his back.  Lawlor is using shoulders and elbows from top position.  Cote is keeping Lawlor from landing any significant strikes from the top.  The fans start to boo causing Lawlor to press the action.  He gets his arms free and throws a couple from the top.  Lawlor stands up but jumps back into Cote’s guard and tries to land some hard strikes.  Cote is scrambling but Lawlor keeps him down.  Cote finally gets out from the bottom and a tight choke, stands up and lands a couple strikes before the bell ends the round.  Lawlor 10-9

2nd round – The action is back on, now from a standing position.  Lawlor looks to be quicker to the punch landing several jabs and hooks.  Lawlor shoots but Cote stuffs it and defends.  Lawlor presses Cote against the octagon fence and begins to strike from the clinch.  The fight drops to the mat and Lawlor again is on top.  Cote is trying to clinch the head of Lawlor, who is trying to find a home for a sharp elbow.  Lawlor is working to pass Cote’s guard, striking the entire time.  Lawlor is landing several strikes from Cote’s guard.  Cote scrambles and gets up to his feet, however Lawlor will not allow him to seperate.  Cote presses away but Lawlor keeps him tight and drops Cote on his back.  From top position, Lawlor hammers away on the head of Cote.  Cote grabs for a kimura but cant convert and instead falls back into guard.  McCarthy stands them up and they square off.  Cote partially lands a kick, but Lawlor lands a right hook right before the bell ends the round.  Lawlor 10-9

3rd round – Lawlor races Cote to the center of the octagon and dumps him on his back.  He immediately goes for an arm triangle choke.  Cote defends but Lawlor stays on top in dominant position.  Cote works to get back to his feet but Lawlor keeps him on his back and peppers him with hammer fists.  Lawlor stays on top and hammers away at the body and head of Cote.  McCarthy stands it back up but not much changes.  Lawlor clinches and presses Cote against the octagon fence.  Lawlor drops down for a takedown and gets it, taking Cote to the ground and on his back.  Cote is working to get out from bottom but Lawlor stays on top and works elbows.  Lawlor is now trying to pass guard and hammering away with elbows as McCarthy warns him for elbows to the back of Cote’s head.  Cote continues to work to get to his feet but to no avail, Lawlor stays on top and hammers away as the bell ends the fight.  Lawlor 10-9

OFFICIAL DECISION – Lawlor over Cote via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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MMA Live Blog At Absolute Action: Proving Ground

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Absolute Action Proving Ground

Welcome once again MMA fans to a fun night of action.  This is Scott Dryden, Editor-in-Chief of profighting-fans.com, reporting live from Florence, KY.

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Tonight’s event features the professional debut of stud middleweight Marcus Finch.  Finch will battle Roger Minton in the main event.  The other professional fights include Rob Nickerson vs. Chris Curtis and Tony Parker vs. Neal Craft.  Two amateur titles will be on the line when Shane Robinson battles Brett Lowery and DJ Smith faces Doug Ballinger in what should be an entertaining bout.

Thanks to Parag Patel and Billy Donovan for putting on another quality event and for having us here covering it!  Also thanks to all the local fighters and gyms who continue to build the MMA atmosphere in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Tonight’s action gets started at 7:30 with the melodious chords of Ring Announcer Rick Toms.

A few words with Parag Patel:

SD- What are you expecting tonight and what can the fans look forward too

Patel- Tonight with an all male card- we will have a better turn out including out of town visitors.  Tonight’s three title fights will show off local talent and be enjoyable for our fans

SD- Speak about Absolute Action and what to expect in the future

Patel- We are excited about the opportunity here at Turfway.  It is our 6th show which is a testament of how we are perceived by our fans and the fighters.  It’s great that highly talented fighters want to compete for us.  Our next show will be November 20th.

1st Bout- Thomas Starns vs. Trent Thomas- Lightweight:  A fast start to the fight with Thomas landing a thunderous take down but fell into a guillotine choke.  Thomas finally broke through and took Starns’ back.  Official decision 1:22 into the 1st round Thomas via tap out due to a RNC

2nd Bout- Matthew Campbell vs. Timothy Roland- Featherweight:  Two big slams from Campbell didn’t sway Roland who continued to work his rubber guard.  Roland fought hard from the guard and managed to fight off the attack until he pushed off and got top position.  From there Campbell grabbed an arm bar but couldn’t maintain it.  Then out of the blue Campbell tapped to what appeared to be a rib injury.  Official Decision TJ Roland via tap out due 2:43 into the 1st round.

3rd Bout- Jamie Filer vs. Daniel Williamson- Lightweight: A back and forth tilt to start when Williamson broke through with a solid take down.  Filer showed a very good open guard fighting off Daniel’s attempts to pass.  Flier escaped and landed several strikes to the side of the head.  A very close 1st round.  I give it to Filer 10-9 2nd round- Williamson came out with some heavy blows knocking Filer to the cage-unfortunately we felt the sweat off of those strikes!  Official Decision Daniel Williamson via TKO due to strikes :17 into the 2nd round.

4th Bout- Ryan Brown vs. Ron Foreman- Light Heavyweight:  WOW!!!  Foreman landed a high kick which the referee stopped quickly (much to the dismay of Brown)!.  Official Decision Foreman via TKO due to strikes :14 into the 1st round.

5th Bout- Anthony Stamm vs. Aubrey Carter- Lightweight:  Stamm landed a wicked combination stopping the fight very quickly (this time much to Carter’s dismay)!  Official Decision Stamm via TKO due to strikes :08 into the 1st round.

6th Bout- Josh Walker vs. Jeff Geter- Heavyweight:  Two big boys met at the center of the cage with little moving the other until Geter landed a power slam in the style of Rampage Jackson.  Geter couldn’t do much with Walker as they rolled then Walker gained the top position.  Directly in front of  press row- Walker landed several heavy blows which should have given him the 1st round 10-9.  2nd Round- Geter rushed in with with his head down and fists throwing.  Geter seems a little to amped- his corner felt the same as they yelled at him to calm down.  Geter gained side control but Walker cleverly rolled out.  Right in front of me- Geter landed an onslaught of heavy blows which resulted in Walker spitting out his mouth piece.  Finally the referee stopped the pain.  Official Decision Jeff Geter via TKO due to strikes in the 2nd round.

Intermission:

7th Bout: Nick Starnes vs. Pieter VanZijl- Middleweight:  Another very quick knockout- Official Decision VanZijl via TKO due to strikes :11 into the 1st round.

8th Bout: Alex Treadway vs. Casey Jones- Bantamweight:  The action started with some fierce punches which forced Treadway to grab double hooks to slow the action.  Both fighters neutralized each other in the clinch when this dis-guarded Treadway landed some heavy shots.  Treadway landed several strikes to Jones’ leg.  Jones landed a flurry of punches which forced Treadway to back up.  A very good first round- I score it 10-9 Jones.  2nd round- The round started with some quick striking-both fighters were technically sound with their striking.  Jones landed a wicked straight left which dazed Treadway.  He followed up sending Treadway sprawling to the ground.  Jones landed in Treadway’s full guard where he postured up and landed several more strikes.  Treadway grabbed an arm but Jones escaped.  A very exciting 2nd round which I score 10-9 to Jones.  3rd Round- Jones’ reach caused major problems for Treadway as he landed another wicked left.  The referee almost stopped it but Treadway managed to regain his composure.  The ref stood them back up after Jones didn’t advance his position.  A great fight—I have it 30-27  Jones.  Official Decision: Jones via UD (30-27)

9th Bout: Zachary Ackman v. Scott Buschur- Welterweight:  Ackman started with a flurry landing several blows then landed in Buschur’s guard before the position was reversed.  From the bottom, Ackman grabbed a guillotine choke forcing Buschur to tap.  Official Decision: Ackman via tapout due to a guillotine choke 1:56 into the 1st round.

10th Bout: Matthew Castle v. Tyson Triplett- 205 (minus a few pounds):  Triplett landed a kcik then Castle exploded with a left hand.  Wow-both guys show extreme power.  Tripplett landed another kick which was followed by a wicked left hand which sent Triplett to the ground.  Castle escaped an arm bar attempt and gained side control.  Castle let the fight get back to their feet.  Triplett tried a wild high kick that missed to end the round.  A very entertaining round- 10-9 Castle.  2nd Round- Triplett landed a low kick and once again ate a big left for his efforts.  Tyson is very quick and landed a big body punch then landed a solid high kick.  Castle gained ground control and pushed Triplett into the cage.  Triplett landed several strikes which appeared to daze Castle as he stood on very wobbly legs.  Castle drove in and grabbed an impressive single leg.  The fight returned to their feet where both fighters were on very wobbly legs.  Tyson landed several big blows to end the round.  Castle may be done.  Round 2 to Tyson.  Round 3- The round started with both guys appearing to be very tired.  Castle landed several strikes including a big left which knocked Tyson’s mouthpiece out.  He followed it up with another nice combination.  A great fight!  I score it 29-28 Castle.  Official Decision Triplett 29-28 UD

11th Bout Justin Unger vs. Jerry McClain- Welterweight:  Unger started the action with a very good take down then tried a RNC.  He held position throughout but McClain managed to avoid the submission attempt.  McClain then slammed Unger’s head but Justin kept his composure and grabbed an arm bar.  It looked but but McClain continued to gut out of submissions.  A very entertaining 1st round.  10-9 Unger.  2nd Round- Unger managed another impressive take down (the last place McClain wanted to be).  2nd round to Unger.  3rd Round- Unger landed a few shots then landed an impressive take down once again.  Unger transitioned into full mount which forced McClain to give up his back.  He sunk in the hooks and landed several strikes.  He then moved into full mount and grabbed an arm bar.  McClain managed to survive but has taken a lot of punishment to do so.  A very impressive win by Unger- I have it 30-27.  Official Decision Justin Unger via UD (30-27).

12th bout- Bradley Hutcheison v. Troy Blevins. Jr- (around 200):  Blevins landed several kicks before Hutcheison took him down and gained full mount.  The fight went back to their feet where Hutch once again landed a big take down.  Hutch landed several big body blows while on the ground.  Hutch mauled and pummeled a first round 10-9.  2nd round- Blevins landed several kicks before being taken down once again.  A solid knee by Blevins opened Hutch up as the crimson flow covers the cage.  It appears to be his nose which isn’t much damage but will make it hard to breath.  The 2nd round goes to Blevins.  For reasons known only to him-the doctor stopped the fight.  A bad stoppage and know reason for it.

Intermission:

Featherweight Amateur Title Fight: DJ Smith vs. Doug Ballinger: Smith appeared to get poked in the eye-he managed to keep his composure and got the take down.  Ballinger managed to attempt submissions from the bottom but Smith powered out.  Ballinger proved to be very good on his back as he attempted several triangle chokes.  However, Smith wins the 1st round by maintaining dominant position.  2nd Round- They exchange punch attempts which miss and Doug attempts a take down.  Smith sprawls nicely but Ballinger grabs a guillotine choke forcing Smith to tap out.  Official Decision Ballinger via tap out due to a guillotine choke :43 into the 2nd round.

Lightweight Amateur Title Fight:  Shane Robinson vs. Brett Lowery: 1st Round- The fight started with Lowery landing kicks while Robinson landed several punches.  The fight was halted due to a kick landed by Lowery to the groin.  The fight resumed in the clinch with Lowery blocking a take down and landing several knees.  Lowery followed with a great body kick which landed with force.  A very close round–I give it to Lowery due to the leg kicks.  2nd Round- Lowery landed another wicked body kick.  He then landed a good low kick followed by a strong punch.  Robinson leg began to welt up from the leg kicks.  Great footwork was on display by Lowery throughout the early part of the 2nd round.  Lowery then landed an inside kick which he followed with several more effective strikes.  Robinson tired a take down which Lowery impressively thwarted.  Robinson got a take down at the end of the 2nd.  I have it 20-18 Lowery after two.  3rd Round- Robinson got a kick and tried a take down, once again a great job by Lowrery.  Lowery landed another wicked body kick which were starting to take their toll on Shane.  Robinson landed a looping left hand that was followed by another low kick by Lowery.  A very close round but I give it to Lowery who is now up 30-27.  4th Round- Brett landed another solid kick to Robinson’s thigh.  Lowery has shown impressive quickness and footwork throughout the fight.  Robinson finally gets his hands on Lowery and takes him down.  As Lowery gains his feet he eats a heavy punch from Shane.  Undaunted, Brett kept his focus and continued to move around and throw kicks.  Robinson’s thigh is showing the wear from an impressive kicking game of Brett’s.  Robinson finishes the 4th with a flurry but Lowery wins the 4th round.  I have it 40-36 Lowery.  5th Round- Lowery lands a solid left hand.  Throughout the fight, Lowery has shown great take down defense.  Lowery lands another low blow which temporarily halts the fight.  Upon the resumption of the fight- Robinson was more aggressive knowing what was at stake but ate a solid uppercut in the process.  Robinson grabbed a leg but still couldn’t get Brett to the ground.  Robinson eats a few punches and talked some trash in the process but in this fight the only trashed to be talked was by Lowery.  I have it 5 rounds to 0 for Lowery.  Official Decision Lowery via UD

Professional Fights:

Neal Craft vs. Tony Parker Welterweight: Parker pulls Craft down into his guard.  Craft gets into his half guard then gains side mount.  Parker manages to escape then a wild flurry of punches were thrown by both combatants.  Craft landed an inside kick which Parker responded with several heavy punches forcing Craft to the ground.  Parker tried a deep joke but Craft escaped into Parker’ss guard.  Craft jumps into side mount.  The back and forth tilt included both fighters gaining top position.  A very close round I give to Parker 10-9.  2nd Round- Craft lands a solid inside kick which was followed with a flurry by Parker.  Tony gained top position and began searching for a submission.  Craft attempted a kimura and finally sunk it in forcing Parker to tap out.  Official Decision Craft via tap out due to a kimura 2nd round.

Rob Nickerson vs. Chris Curtis- Welterweight: Nickerson landed a leg kick to start the action followed by a body kick.  Curtis responded with a heavy hand that almost ended Nickerson.  Curtis then landed a wicked knee which knocked Nickerson out cold.  A devastating shot by Curtis.  Official Decision Chris Curtis via KO :43 into round 1.

Main Event:

Marcus Finch vs. Roger Minton Middleweight: Finch dominates quickly landing several big punches then grabs a RNC ending the fight.  An impressive pro debut by Mr. Finch.  Official Decision Marcus Finch via tap out due to a RNC :40 into the 1st round.

That’s all from Turfway folks- until next time…

Scott Dryden


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Strikeforce “Diaz vs. Noons II” Play-by-Play: KJ Noons (9-1) vs. Nick Diaz (22-7, 1 NC)

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

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Strikeforce Welterweight Championship

1st round – The referee for this lightweight title bout is Josh Rosenthal.  Noons is waiting for Diaz in the center of the cage and stalks after him.  Diaz snaps a low leg kick and then slaps Noons with a right hand.  Diaz slaps Noons with a right hand behind the head and then kicks him in the thigh.  Diaz pops Noons with a straight right hand but Noons lands a combo of his own.  Diaz stuns Noons and puts him on the canvas.  Diaz quickly takes dominant position and lands in side control.  Diaz is slowly working for a mount position but Noons defends the best he can.  Diaz crawls into a mount but Noons breaks free and makes it to his feet.  Diaz leaves his hands to his side and squares off in the center of the cage.  Noons misses with an uppercut and is hit with a head kick.  He continues to push forward and defends against a takedown attempt.  Noons is trying to change position but loses the position battle instead.  Noons takes a couple of shots but lands a right and a left hook as the bell ends the round.  (Diaz 10-9)

2nd round – Both fighters look fresh as they come out for the 2nd round.  Diaz lands a nice combo as does Noons, who looks to have cut open Diaz once again.  Noons makes Diaz miss and lands a hard left hand but takes a couple of straight left hands anyway.  Diaz is cut open and bleeding badly as Noons continues to land body shots now.  Diaz lands a body kick and then backs away from an offensive Noons.  Noons grazes Diaz with a leaping knee and then lands a hard right to the body.  Noons continues to push forward and hits Diaz with an uppercut that puts Diaz back on his heels.  Diaz hits with a couple of straight left hands but Noons hits with another uppercut.  Diaz hits with a push kick to the head of Noons and then follows with a body shot.  Noons fights back with a knee and then escapes a clinch attempt by Diaz.  Noons hits with a leaping kick to the chin of Diaz just as the bell ends the round.  (Noons 10-9)

3rd round – Diaz has the bleeding stopped at the beginning of the 3rd round and comes out  waiting for Noons.  Noons and Diaz exchange left hands and then Noons hits with a low left kick.  Diaz stumbles and hits with a left hand before both fighters exchange strikes.  Diaz hits with a left hand and then hits with an overhand right hand.  It’s Noons who answers with a left hand.  Diaz puts his face in Noons’ range but Noons doesnt buy  i t.  They trade with straights, uppers, and hooks for the next several moments.  Noons reuses his left jab but Diaz whips Noons with a leg kick.  Diaz works the body of Noons now and then clips him with a straight left hand to the face.  Diaz kicks Noons and Noons fights back with a wild uppercut right before the bell sounds.  (Diaz 10-9)

4th round - The fourth round begins with a nice whipping kick by Diaz across the shin of Noons.  Noons blocks a body shot and then hits with a left uppercut.  Diaz misses with a couple of straights but hits with his next flurry.  Noons pushes a couple of right hands in the face of Diaz.  Diaz fights back and catches Noons with a straight left hand.  Noons comes right back with a combination that pops Diaz’ head back.  Both fightes connect with several shots to the body and face for the next thirty seconds.  After a short lull in action, Diaz backs up and catches Noons’ next flurry.  Noons clips Diaz in the jaw and then defends against a hard knee by Diaz.  Diaz hammered Noons with an inside knee but didnt go after him.  He instead chose to use a spinning back kick although the kick didnt work.  (Noons 10-9)

5th round – Both fighters look very tired as they come out for the last round of this title affair.  Noons lands first with a body shot that puts Diaz on his heels.  Diaz quickly works his way back to the middle.  Noons misses and then turns his attention to the body of Diaz.  Diaz is concentrating on the body of Noons.  Diaz is now bleeding again but comes forward and hits Noons with a left hand to the body.  Diaz hits with a left uppercut but Noons answers with an upper of his own.  Diaz is next to land a combo and he clinches with Noons.  Noons is landing the uppercut on a consistent basis now.  Diaz is answering to crowd with some wild strikes.  Noons misses with a lunging right hand as the bell ends the fight.  (Diaz 10-9)

Official Decision – Diaz over Noons (48-27, 49-27, 49-46) via unanimous decision

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Strikeforce “Diaz vs. Noons II” Play-by-Play: Gesias Cavalcante (15-3-1, 1 NC) vs. Josh Thomson (17-3, 1 NC)

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

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1st round – “Big” John McCarthy is the referee for this lightweight bout.  GZ comes in and stalks after Thomson but misses with his first flurry.  Thomson lands an inside leg kick and then GZ comes in and clinches against the fence.  GZ lands a knee to the body while the two are against the cage fence.  GZ is pressing Thomson against the cage fence, but Thomson breaks away and resets in the middle.  Thomson is dancing around making GZ miss.  Thomson lands a kick to the body of GZ and then gets clipped with a right hand.  Thomson drops and GZ gets a guillotine choke on Thomson and pulls it very tight.  Thomson is surviving and punching from  the top and gets his neck free.  The crowd erupts and Thomson responds with ground and pound flurries.  GZ controls Thomson’s arms and wont allow him to use his strikes.  GZ is working the rubber guard and now gets Thomson’s arm, but Thomson fights back and almost chokes GZ out with an arm triangle choke until the bell saves him.  (GZ 10-9)

2nd round – GZ is first and lands a straight right hand but then misses with a looping right hand.  GZ presses Thomson against the fence and Thomson resists and reverses position.  Thomson lands a couple of knees from the outside position, and after dancing around the fence for awhile, he lands a couple more.  GZ now reverses and gets a tight body lock but Thomson again fights back and reverses.  Thomson throws GZ to the ground and is on top.  Thomson jumps on GZ’s back and tries to loosen him up by hitting him from top position.  GZ turns over but only momentarily, Thomson again controls his opponents’ back.  Thomson maintains his dominant position but GZ flips over and Thomson lands in his half-guard.  Thomson is slowly working to pass GZ’s guard and looking for another arm triangle position.  GZ survives and gets out of that position but Thomson lands a hard right before the round ends.  (Thomson 10-9)

3rd round – They decide not to touch gloves for the final round and come out with intent.  GZ presses the action and initiates a clinch.  Thomson reverses position and is trying to trip GZ to the ground.  GZ defends and gets his own takedown.  He lands in a mount position but Thomson is controlling GZ’s neck from the bottom.  GZ is working the body punches while trying to keep his dominant position.  Thomson moves into a rubber guard position but GZ finds a way out.  GZ lands a couple of strikes from the top position before resetting on his feet again.  After circling around the cage, GZ lands a big right and Thomson lands on the ground again.  GZ presses Thomson against the fence and Thomson grabs hold of a guillotine attempt from the bottom position.  GZ is smothering Thomson and landing a couple of strikes as Thomson tries to catch him in a submission attempt.  (GZ 10-9)

Official Decision – Thomson over GZ via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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