WEC 46 Preliminary Discussion

[Bishop]

Akitoshi Tamura vs. Charlie Valencia
Bryan Caraway vs. Mark Hominick
Wagnney Fabiano vs. Clint Godfrey
George Roop vs. Eddie Wineland
Will Campuzano vs. Coty Wheeler

[Oliver Klosov]

Valencia is out. Toe injury in warm-ups.

[Rumbin]

HAHAHAH PWNT

How hard are you for George Roop Ollie?

[Oliver Klosov]

He lost to Shane Nelson, he is therefore Gayer than the volleyball scene in Top gun

[Bishop]

by popular demand

[Rumbin]

Roop was the guy with the black belt they all made fun of right?

[Oliver Klosov]

Originally Posted by Rumbin

Roop was the guy with the black belt they all made fun of right?

wasn't that Roli or whatever?

[Oliver Klosov]

Originally Posted by Bishop

by popular demand

negs

[H]

Originally Posted by Oliver Klosov

Valencia is out. Toe injury in warm-ups.

haha.

[Oliver Klosov]

Originally Posted by heckyl

haha.

[Bishop]

Originally Posted by Oliver Klosov

negs

keep your e-triple AIDS away from me

[Feniin]

Everyone decide to take a nap instead of posting spoilers? :P

[Feniin]

-Mark Hominick vs. Brian Caraway

R1 – After a brief feeling out process, Caraway shoots a double-leg takedown and puts Hominick on his back, immediately looking to pass guard, but Hominick defends well with his butterfly guard. Caraway changes tactics, standing in guard and dropping down right hands, more than a few finding their mark. Caraway continued to attack, but Hominick attempted a sweep, which Caraway defended, but he left his arm in and Hominick latched on for the fight ending armbar.

Mark Hominick def. Brian Caraway by Submission (Armbar) at 3:48, R1


-George Roop vs. Eddie Wineland

R1 – Roop obviously has the height and reach advantage, but Wineland consistently cuts away at the reach with his ducking overhand right, a couple of which rocked Roop, sending him staggering backwards. Roop is searching for an opening, but Wineland is doing a good job staying out of range, moving in at opportune moments, consistently landing the overhand right. Roop lands a couple low kicks, but nice Ali-esque head movement from Wineland.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wineland.

R2 – Roop keeps trying to find his range, but Wineland keeps bobbing and weaving, throwing terrific counter punches that are landing. Wineland’s speed is visibly wearing on Roop. Roop tries a spinning kick combination that misses, then eats a hard right hand from Wineland for his trouble. Still moving well defensively, Wineland seems to be missing a lot in the second half of the round, but Roop isn’t landing much either, his mouth agape.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wineland.

R3 – Still showing good head movement, Wineland tries to establish his jab, but can’t really get it going and goes back to the overhand rights, missing with most, but then lands a straight right that drops Roop. Roop quickly recovers and gets back to his feet, Wineland chasing him. Roop throws a knee that doesn’t really land, but it slows Wineland down. They’re back in center ring, trading punches, but most of them are missing their mark. Both continue searching for that one big shot, but can’t find it as the round closes out.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wineland.

Eddie Wineland def. George Roop by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), R3


-Will Campuzano vs. Coty Wheeler

R1 – Wheeler shoots early, but Campuzano sprawls out. Campuzano is holding center ring, looking comfortable, finding the range with his hands. Wheeler is moving in and out with low kicks. Wheeler keeps moving in, but is eating some hard punch combinations. Campuzano launches a flying knee, but Wheeler catches him with a punch to the body in mid-air. Campuzano keeps coming with jumping knees, but Wheeler catches one and takes him down, but misses with the leg lock. They get back to their feet and start trading, but Campuzano still seems to be landing the more accurate and harder shots. Wheeler appears to be bleeding from the bridge of his nose. Wheeler catches another kicks as the round is winding down, but eats several shots to face before going to his back. Campuzano lands some brutal ground and pound before the bell sounds.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Campuzano.

R2 – The round starts off with a kick to the groin by Wheeler. The referee calls time for Campuzano to recover. Wheeler misses with a spinning backfist, but lands a couple knees to the body. They clinch up and Wheeler jumps to a guillotine choke, pulling Campuzano to the ground. Campuzano remains composed and escapes, immediately landing some hard ground and pound shots before allowing Wheeler to stand back up. Wheeler lands a hard low kick that moves Campuzano and follows with a right hand. He misses with a spinning back kick and Campuzano takes him down, landing a brutal right hand then following with another ground and pound attack. Wheeler goes for a submission but they break apart and stand. Wheelers face is quickly becoming a crimson mask. Campuzano lands a straight right that staggers Wheeler and ends the round with successive head kicks, but Wheeler won’t go down.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-8 for Campuzano.

R3 – Wheeler lands an overhand right, but eats a right hand-knee to the body combination. Wheeler looking tired, but showing lots of heart. Campuzano landing two to every one of Wheeler’s shots. Wheeler squinting with his right eye; definitely having trouble seeing out of that eye. Wheeler gasping for air with his mouth wide open. Campuzano maintaining center ring and landing short combinations, almost at will. Wheeler shoots, but Campuzano defends and lays down a battering of hammerfists. Wheeler persists and gets Campuzano to his back, but Campuzano escapes and they’re back on their feet. Wheeler shoots and eats a knee from Campuzano, who follows with several more jumping knees to end the round. Gutsy performance by Wheeler, but it was all Campuzano as the fight wore on.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-8 for Campuzano

Will Compuzano def. Coty Wheeler by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

[Goiden]

Originally Posted by Bishop

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[Feniin]

Junkie's PBP:

WILL CAMPUZANO VS. COTY "OX" WHEELER

Round 1 - Referee Jason Herzog calls the action in the evening's first bout. A quick touch of gloves gets us started. Wheeler open with a few low kicks. Campuzano counters over the top. Wheeler shoots in, but Campuzano sprawls out. Wheeler with a spinning backfist, and Campuzano answers. Wheeler landing low kicks, but Campuzano comfortable as he answer with punches. A stiff left lands for Campuzano. Wheeler circling and lands an overhand right. Good exchange. Wheeler breathing a little heavy, but he scores with two knees up the middle. Campuzano lands a high kick. Campuzano stalking, and he leaps in with a flying shot. Wheeler lands two jumping knees. Wheeler stands in, grabs the leg and falls to his back. Campuzano pulls out and returns to the feet. Great appreciation from the crowd. Right hand and uppercut from Campuzano. He falls to the floor on another flying knee. Campuzano dropping his hands a bit. Wheeler's face bleeding, but he's game. One minute remains. Flurry from each fighter. Campuzano scores with a 1-2 and a high kick. Wheeler again looks for a leg, but Campuzano fends it off. Campuzano takes the top and unleashed a flurry of hammerfists. Herzog watches closely as the round closes. Amazing first round of the night that MMAjunkie.com sees for Campuzano, 10-9.

Round 2 - Slower ace to open the second. Wheeler lands a nice overhand right, and a follow-up low kick catches his opponent's cup. Brief break before the restart. Campuzano eats a jab, and Wheeler pounces on a guillotine choke when his opponent is dazed. Wheeler drops to the floor and squeezes, but Campuzano fights out. Campuzano lands a few shots on the floor before standing. Wheeler returns to the feet, and he's bleeding again. Halfway through the frame. Low kick for Wheeler, and he's sucking wind. Wheeler land a low kick but was a left. Wheeler misses on a spinning kick and drops again for a leg. Campuzano rolls out and unleashes with shots from the top. Wheeler defending, but he's taking damage. Herzog watches, but Wheeler stalls from underneath. Wheeler kicks his opponent away, and they stand with a minute left. The blood on Wheeler's face is gaining prominence. Campuzano stalks and scores with an uppercut. Wheelr returns firs, but he's taking the worst of it. High kick and knee from Campuzano to finish the frame. MMAjunkie.com sees it again for Campuzano, 10-9.

Round 3 - Herzog calls for the doctor to check Wheeler's cuts to open the third. He signs off, and we're on. Touch of gloves for the final frame. Wheeler throws a wild overhand that misses. Wheeler with a low kick, but Campuzano counters with the straight. Campuzano ducks one shot but eats another. Wheeler still game in the cage, and he's trying to win. Campuzano very relaxed. Campuzano with a right to the body and a left to the head. Wheeler eats another punch, and he complains of an eye-poke. Herzog didn't see it, and we continue. Campuzano catches a kick and delivers a nice straight. Wheeler exhausted halfway through the round. He's trying to move around and attack, but no success. Wheeler briefly controls the head, but he pushes away. Campuzano picking him apart. Wheeler shoots in, but Campuzano sprawls and delivers several brutal elbows to the side of the head. Wheeler pushes through with a minute left. Campuzano pulls a sitting guard, then stands. Wheeler leaps in with a right, but eats a counter shot. Campuzano lands another flying knee. Brutal. Wheeler shoots and eats another knee. Campuzano chases until the finals bell. Wheeler is devastated from the damage. MMAjunkie.com sees a 10-8 final frame for Campuzano, and awards him the fight, 30-26. Will Campuzano def. Coty "Ox" Wheeler via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 20-27).

GEORGE ROOP VS. EDDIE WINELAND

Round 1 - Referee Josh Rosenthal calls the shots. Roop with unbelievable size advantage in his first fight at 135 pounds. Roop lands a push kick as Wineland tries to navigate the reach. Wineland gets inside and lands a few shots, and Roop does the same. High kick by Roop. Wineland sneaks in a right, and a second one leaves Roop wobbled. Wineland chases but doesn't rush in, and Roop recovers. Wineland catches a front kick and lands a counter. Roop looking sharp with the kicks, but not using the length to jab. Wineland lands another big shot. Two minutes in. Wineland continues to work in the right hand, moving in and out of range. Great head movement as well. Roop returns to the front kick, but he can't land a punch. Another right hand from Wineland. Roop has his kick caught but moves away. More right hand damage from Wineland. Less than a minute. Roop nearly lands a fierce flying knee. Roop lands a low kick, but Wineland has the round, 10-9, on the MMAjunkie.com card.

Round 2 - Roop lands an uppercut, and he's jabbing a little more. Wineland sneaks in another right hand. A flurry by both, but Wineland gets in the best shot. Another straight pops Roop's head back. Wineland slips five punches and lands a left. He repeats the process and scores with a right. Roop works in a front kick and Wineland moves away. Left hook for Wineland. Boxing clinic for Wineland. Halfway through the frame. Crowd boos a bit, perhaps at Wineland's countering attack, but it's working. Another strike wobbles Roop. Wineland continues to stay out of harm's way as he counters effectively. Moderate pace. Roop sneaking in a few low kicks, but he can't land with any consequence. Wineland lands a 1-2, and now he kicks low. Roop eats a right, and his face showing the wear. Another round for Wineland, 10-9.

Round 3 - Roop opens a little more aggressively, and he sneaks in a few crisp shots. Wineland misses with two big overhand rights. Wineland continues to slip punch after punch. Roop misses with a knee. A short punch drops Roop. Wineland pounces, but Roop works back to his feet quickly. Wineland starting to tire. He's caught with a cup-check but carries on. Roop trying a few knees, but he can't score. Two minutes left. Roop's nose bleeding. He's trying to attack, but Wineland is quicker and more accurate. Wineland slips and works to the body. Low kick for Wineland and Roop stumbles. Wineland cruising with no reason to attack. Slips punch after punch, almost mocking Roop. Brief flurry to finish, but it's all Wineland, 10-9 and 30-27. Eddie Wineland def. George Roop via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

BRYAN CARAWAY VS. MARK HOMINICK

Round 1 - Referee Jason Herzog in charge. Traded jabs to open, nothing serious. A brief clinch sees Caraway wind up in top position as Hominick holds a closed guard. Caraway strands and avoids an upkick as he pushes to side. Hominick quickly regain guard. Caraway postures and lands a few shots to the gut. Hominick nearly topples Caraway, but instead pushes into guard. Hominick looks to scramble. Caraway stands and delivers more shots from the top. Hominick looks for a leg lock, but he settles for scoring with an upkick. Two minutes remain. Caraway pushes back down to guard. Hominick trying to scramble, but Caraway keeping him pinned. Hominck nearly sweeps, but Caraway plants and pushes back down. Hominick uses the scramble to lock in a triangle choke grip, but he adjusts the hold to an arm-bar for the win. Mark Hominick def. Bryan Caraway via submission (arm-bar) - Round 1, 3:48.

[Feniin]

WAGNNEY FABIANO VS. CLINT GODFREY

Round 1 - Referee Herb Dean in charge. Godfrey slips on a jab, but he pops back up. Fabiano throws a straight right to the body. Fabiano looks willing to trade. Godfrey shoots in, and the crowd wonders, "Why?" Fabiano controls the head, slips to the side, then works to half-mount. Godfrey tries to tie up from the bottom. Fabiano patient on top as he finally works to mount. Godfrey immediately regains a butterfly guard. Fabiano stands up and works back in to half-mount. Crowd wants to see some striking from the top. Fabiano content to work the position as he looks for a submission opening. Fabiano stands again, but he pushes quickly back into guard. Fabiano stands again, and this time he pushes into mount. Fabiano clinches the head, but there's no choke there. Fabiano switches to the side and looks for a keylock. Godfrey defends by latching his own leg around the hold. Fabiano releases and moves to mount, but the round ends. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Fabiano, 10-9.

Round 2 - Fabiano lands a right and shoots in. Godfrey defends, but Fabiano quickly tosses him to the floor. Fabiano switches to side control and secures Godfrey's arms in a crucifix. Short left hands score from the top, but Godfrey hits a sweep and moves to top position. Fabiano scrambles and hits his own sweep, and he's back on top. Fabiano in half-mount, but he quickly changes that to the full variety. Two minutes in. Fabiano pins his opponent's left arm to the canvas. Fabiano tries to secure the arm for a submission, but he settles for control from the mount. Godfrey tries to sit up from underneath, then he spins and looks to push off the cage with his legs. Fabiano maintains control from the top and sneaks in a few punches. Godfrey works to mission control, but the action is slow and earns a standup from Dean. Fabiano lands a right and avoids a high kick. Shot fro Fabiano , but Godfrey sprawls. Fabiano pushes to the cage and works his for to the floor. Fabiano switches to the back in the closing seconds, but there's no time to capitalize. Round ends, and it's 10-9 for Fabiano.

Round 3 - Few quick jabs, and Fabiano shoots in again.Godfrey sprawls well, and Fabiano misses on a guillotine as he falls to his back. Godfrey works from half-mount. Fabiano latches on underneath. Godfrey grabs the neck, but Fabiano rolls out and works to his feet. Godfrey keeps the hold in as he falls to his back, but he's forced to release. Two minutes in, and Fabiano is back on top. Fabiano shifts out to the side and tries for mount. He can't get it, settling for half. A few short shots come from the top, and Fabiano switches back out to the side. Little attack from the top, but Fabiano is advancing position, Fabiano looks to be setting up a side choke as Godfrey's corner yells for him to stand. Dean helps him with a restart. A few quick strikes traded, and Fabiano shoots in. Godfrey nearly grabs a D'arce, but Fabinao just slips out and drags his opponent back to the floor. Fabiano throws a few elbows in the closing seconds. Not the most exciting victory, but very, very effective. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Fabiano, 10-9 and 30-27. Wagnney Fabiano def. Clint Godfrey via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

[Feniin]

MMAWeekly's PBP:

-Wagnney Fabiano vs. Clint Godfrey

R1 – Godfrey looks anxious, Fabiano almost lethargic. Godfrey shoots, but Fabiano sprawls out, puts Godfrey on his back, and quickly moves to a half guard/mount. Godfrey fights frantically to maintain half guard, not allowing Fabiano to pass to full mount. Fabiano stands and dives down, trying to get the mount, but Godfrey manages to keep putting Fabiano into half guard. Fabiano manages full guard as the 10-seconds-left clacker sounds, but can’t do anything with it as the round ends.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wagnney Fabiano.

R2 – Fabiano lands a couple solid right, Godfrey shoots, and then gets clinched and tossed for his efforts. Fabiano traps Godfrey’s right arm with his legs and starts pounding away at his face, but somehow Godfrey manages to reverse position into Fabiano’s full guard. Fabiano quickly counters, taking top position and passing to full mount. Fabiano intermittently drops down a forearm, but seems to be trying to set up a submission. After a couple of minutes, Godfrey manages to put him back into full guard then referee Herb Dean stands them up. Fabiano shoots with 30 seconds left in the round, but Godfrey defends as they ride out the round.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wagnney Fabiano.

R3 – the fight hits the mat early, Godfrey locking on a guillotine choke, but Fabiano has an arm in, not in any real trouble. He escapes and takes a half guard/mount position. Fabiano moves briefly to full mount, dropping down a few punches, but quickly gets put back in half guard. Referee Herb Dean stands them up. Godfrey shoots, Fabiano going down to all fours, and then back up, Fabiano trying to take Godfrey down. They scramble, Fabiano landing in half mount, throwing shots to the body that aren’t doing any damage.

MMAWeekly scores the round 10-9 for Wagnney Fabiano.

Wagnney Fabiano def. Clint Godfrey by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), R3

[Feniin]

AKITOSHI TAMURA VS. CHARLIE VALENCIA

Round 1 - Crowd firmly behind the Californian, Valencia, as referee Josh Rosenthal issues the instructions. Tamura kicks high, but its checked. Traded low kicks, Valencia's with the most force. Both fighters attacking with kicks on multiple levels as they feel out the distance. Valencia works inside and lands a few knees. One is low, and we get a brief break. Tamura really working the kicks. Valencia works inside and delivers a few nice strikes. Tamura slips on a kick, but Valencia was backing away and can't attack. Valencia moving away and trying to work inside. Tamura throws an inside kick, and it's a direct shot to the cup. Valencia falls to the canvas. He's in pain, and he takes his time before he re-starts. A touch of gloves on the restart. Valencia starts quickly and flurries. A few shots land, and Valencia pushes through. Tamura pulls guard, then works the legs high - first into rubber guard, then a triangle choke position. Valencia's arms are in the hold, and he tries to defend. Tamura re-adjusts and tightens. Tamura throws a few elbows underneath. Valencia stands and slams his opponent to shake free. The action ignites the crowd. Valencia lands a few short punches, but Tamura quickly ties him up again as the round closes. MMAjunkie.com sees the round for Tamura, 10-9.

Round 2 - Kicks on the outside again from Tamura, but Valencia scores inside. Valencia lands a nice right hand, but Tamura pushes in and moves to his back on the feet. Tamura hops up and secures a standing body triangle while searching for the choke with his hands. Valencia leans against the cage to relieve some of the weigh strain. Tamura drops in left hands halfway through the round. Tamura continues to search for the rear-naked choke while keeping his legs tight around Valencia;s belly. Valencia tries to throw a few quick punches to the back, but he's forced to simply defend. The crowd doesn't like the perceived stall, but Tamura is one mistake a way from finishing. Tamura works in his right arm and squeezes the choke. Valencia leans forward, and he defends with his head touching the canvas. Seconds tick away, and Valencia hangs on until the bell. A cleat round for Tamura, and MMAjunkie.com sees it 10-9.

Round 3 - Valencia opens up a little faster, and he throws a few punches in a stick and move attack. Nice right scores for Valencia. Tamura kicks low, but Valencia counters well with his hands. Valencia kicks to the body. Valencia punches to the body. Uppercut lands, and a follow-up scores, too. Tamura drops. Valencia follows briefly, then stands. Valencia pops him again when he stands. Tamra fires back.Both fighters popping shots halfway through the frame. Tamura moving forward. Valencia sneaks in a left. Valencia with a right to the ribs. Valencia with two more right hands. He might need a finish depending on the first, but he's definitely scoring points. Tamura lands a nice knee to the head, and Valencia backs away. Valencia to the body and nearly eats a glancing high kick. Tamura trying to close the distance. Valencia moving away well and firing counters. Toe-to-toe exchange at the bell. MMAjunkie.com sees the final frame for Valencia, 10-9. The score of the fight will all come down to a close first round, but MMAjunkie.com has it for Tamura, 29-28. Charlie Valencia def. Akitoshi Tamura via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).