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MMM 35: Storm vs. Markman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thacker has chosen Mark Safan - Win In the End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tucker is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Michael Tucker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Thacker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Thacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thacker scores with a jab to the head.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker with a hook.
Thacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tucker's half guard.
Thacker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Thacker seems content to control.
Thacker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thacker on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thacker trying to control the pace.
Thacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thacker cracks Tucker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thacker scoring with strikes but Tucker is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker controlling the pace for now.
Thacker landing strikes from the mount and Tucker is in trouble!
Thacker working Tucker over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tucker's face.
Tucker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thacker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thacker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Thacker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Varenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Outing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Outing is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Syllables. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Van Varenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Outing!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Varenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Outing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Varenberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Van Varenberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Outing dominates the positioning.
Van Varenberg trying to control but Outing flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outing is riding his opponent, not letting Van Varenberg buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outing punches Van Varenberg on the ear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Outing has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Varenberg trying to control the hands but Outing breaks the grip.
What can Van Varenberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Outing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Varenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Varenberg's guard.
Van Varenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Outing working some strikes from top position.
Outing stays in close to Van Varenberg's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Varenberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Outing puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Outing content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamar Outing has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Varenberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Outing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Varenberg's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outing gets to his feet. Van Varenberg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Van Varenberg tries to clinch
and Outing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Varenberg's guard now.
Outing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jean Claude Van Varenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Varenberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Outing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Outing.
Van Varenberg 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamar Outing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Varenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outing counters with a head kick.
Van Varenberg tries to clinch but Outing moves away
and Outing counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Varenberg's guard now.
Van Varenberg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Outing dives into side control.
Outing just content to control the position.
Van Varenberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Varenberg tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Outing content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Varenberg tries to hold on but Outing pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Outing fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamar Outing has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Outing looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamar Outing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Outing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamar Outing!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Kanzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Kanzaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soshnyanin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanzaki's head backwards.
Soshnyanin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanzaki has time to react.
Kanzaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soshnyanin defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Soshnyanin as Kanzaki shoots in.
Kanzaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanzaki misses with a takedown attempt - Soshnyanin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Kanzaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanzaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soshnyanin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soshnyanin cracks a nice hook into Kanzaki's ribs.
Kanzaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away.
Kanzaki is breathing heavily.
Soshnyanin works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soshnyanin throws a head kick that Kanzaki semi-blocks.
Kanzaki tries to clinch up.
Soshnyanin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soshnyanin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soshnyanin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanzaki's head.
Crack! A monster head kick from Soshnyanin and Kanzaki falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Soshnyanin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Soshnyanin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ozzmodis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DRAGON Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DRAGON Goto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ozzmodis Herald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DRAGON Goto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herald.
Goto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goto wants it to stay on the feet.
DRAGON Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goto. Goto obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goto.
Goto dodges the punch combination from Herald.
Herald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herald somewhat.
Herald closes the distance and clinches up with Goto, looking for a takedown. Herald pushes Goto against the cage but Goto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzmodis Herald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herald tries to clinch up.
Goto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herald eats them both and turns towards Goto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Herald is breathing heavily.
Goto lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Goto.
Goto works over Herald's head and body with a nice combination.
Goto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goto throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goto.
Goto connects with an inside leg kick.
Herald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goto misses with a wild combination.
Goto lands a big head kick that sends Herald tumbling to the mat! Goto takes a step backwards and waves Herald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Herald is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Herald drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Goto follows Herald to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DRAGON Goto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Buffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biff Buffington!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgenson clinches up against the cage.
Jurgenson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jurgenson throwing shots but Buffington is blocking nicely.
Buffington has a hand on Jurgenson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jurgenson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Buffington is trying desperately to improve position.
Jurgenson punching from mount but Buffington doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buffington is desperately trying to improve his position but Jurgenson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jurgenson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jurgenson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgenson throws some wild stikes that Buffington manages to avoid easily.
Buffington tries to hold on but Jurgenson postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Jurgenson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Buffington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buffington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buffington wants to control but Jurgenson is having none of it.
Buffington is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Buffington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jurgenson unloads with some shots from mount but Buffington bucks and avoids them well.
Buffington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jurgenson.
Jurgenson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Joe Jurgenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Joe Jurgenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Xavier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Xavier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xavier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xavier wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
Xavier trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier has an active guard here but Drago has managed to pass into half guard.
Drago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Drago has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drago controlling the pace for now.
Drago prevents Xavier from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drago controlling from the full mount.
Xavier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Xavier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maximo Drago.
Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximo Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Drago slips a jab from Xavier.
Drago throws out a leg kick but Xavier moves out of range and Drago only half commits.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Xavier checks it.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago lands with a cross.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Drago misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well.
Drago throws a series of punches but Xavier moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Xavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Xavier is looking to advance position but Drago won't allow it.
Xavier stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xavier on the ground.
Xavier prevents Drago from improving his position.
Xavier tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xavier.
Xavier is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xavier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drago wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drago sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Xavier asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it.
Xavier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xavier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xavier looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drago throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Drago takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Xavier saw that one coming.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drago cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Xavier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xavier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drago connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier misses with a hook.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Xavier saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.
Drago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximo Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throwing shots but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Xavier sits in half guard.
Drago is trying is best to control the position here.
Xavier winds up and cracks Drago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xavier blocks the strikes from Drago.
Xavier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xavier works his way into full mount!
Xavier wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drago is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Drago wants to control but Xavier is having none of it.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drago is trying to reverse the position but instead Xavier has taken his back - oops!
Xavier throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
Drago is trying to stand back up.
Xavier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier is cranking Drago's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Drago! He's tightened the choke and Drago is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angel Xavier!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norman Jach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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18
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Jach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch throws an overhand right that lands on Jach's shoulder, as Jach tries to avoid the shot.
McMurdoch thows a body shot but no joy.
Jach gets a clinch.
Jach has McMurdoch pressed against the cage.
McMurdoch is trying to push Jach away but Jach has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McMurdoch manages to break the clinch.
Jach cracks the inside of McMurdoch's front leg.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jach.
McMurdoch takes a swing at Jach's ribcage but misses.
Jach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McMurdoch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMurdoch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jach ducks under a wild hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch throws a big shot that misses.
McMurdoch lands a really nice looking cross but Jach seems unphased.
It looks like Norman Jach has been cut.
McMurdoch misses the jab.
Jach stuffs the takedown attempt from McMurdoch. McMurdoch gets slowly back to his feet.
McMurdoch misses with a looping left.
McMurdoch looks to land a right hand but Jach moved out of range.
Jach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurdoch.
Jach wants to clinch.
McMurdoch just misses with a punch to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a hook.
Jach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McMurdoch up against the cage.
McMurdoch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jach leaning against his opponent.
McMurdoch tries to circle away but Jach has him pinned against the cage.
Jach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McMurdoch tries to break the clinch but Jach is controlling the position.
McMurdoch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMurdoch is trying to force a seperation but Jach has the dominant position.
Jach stalling.
McMurdoch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMurdoch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMurdoch misses with a straight right.
McMurdoch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McMurdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jach blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McMurdoch misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jach.
McMurdoch looks gassed!
McMurdoch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McMurdoch misses with a wild body shot.
Jach drives through and clinches with McMurdoch against the cage.
Jach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jach obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Jach.
McMurdoch wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMurdoch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMurdoch wants to get back to striking at distance but Jach won't allow it.
McMurdoch tries to circle away but Jach has him pinned against the cage.
McMurdoch is trying to break free.
Jach slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Norman Jach.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurdoch. Jach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jach.
McMurdoch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurdoch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McMurdoch scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurdoch. Jach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jach connects with a knee to the head.
Jach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurdoch is defending well for now.
Jach putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McMurdoch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jach stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Jach blocks it.
McMurdoch working hard to break the clinch.
Jach prevents McMurdoch from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Jach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Jach's cut.
That's time! Jach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McMurdoch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McMurdoch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jach manages to avoid it.
McMurdoch takes a swing at Jach's ribcage but misses.
Jach throws a sloppy head kick and McMurdoch moves out of range easily.
Jach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McMurdoch's calf.
McMurdoch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut. Jach saw that one coming.
Jach ducks under a wild hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMurdoch is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurdoch throws out a loose jab but Jach uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMurdoch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Jach lands but McMurdoch takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jach lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch walks into a left hand.
McMurdoch misses with a hook. Jach ducked under it nicely.
Jach clinches.
Jach keeps control of McMurdoch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jach trying to land knees to the body.
Jach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McMurdoch fails to land.
Jach has McMurdoch pressed against the cage.
Jach prevents McMurdoch from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McMurdoch can't break the clinch.
Jach leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jach for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Norman Jach.
Jach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMurdoch.
Jach lands a high kick!
McMurdoch looks to throw the jab but Jach is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jach.
Jach ducks under a wild hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jach is just out of range.
Norman Jach is winning the standup battle so far.
Jach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McMurdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jach feints and then cracks McMurdoch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McMurdoch down.
McMurdoch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMurdoch blocks a head kick by Jach.
Jach connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jach throws a lazy right hand but McMurdoch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMurdoch misses with a wild body shot.
Jach lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jach.
McMurdoch fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Jach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jach throws a leg kick which misses McMurdoch's front leg but catches the back leg as McMurdoch tries to avoid it.
Jach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws out a loose jab but Jach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jach.
McMurdoch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McMurdoch is rocked!
Jach thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McMurdoch if he has to take too many more of those.
McMurdoch is still on wobbly legs! Can Jach finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch drops his hands momentarily and Jach needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McMurdoch just on the top of the head. McMurdoch drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McMurdoch - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Norman Jach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project EX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think EX might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Distillers - City of Angels. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Jones enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project EX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
EX closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as EX tries to pass.
Jones is looking to stand up but EX isn't so interested in that idea.
EX controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
EX wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
EX controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Project EX.
Jones throws a series of punches but EX moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EX throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. EX is in Jones's guard.
EX trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
EX is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EX seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Project EX just wasn't active enough.
EX misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and EX counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
EX is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
EX takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
EX has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but EX has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but EX has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project EX dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
EX lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but EX takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Project EX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
EX closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EX misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EX tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows EX to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but EX is having none of it.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as EX controls the pace.
EX's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EX trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
EX is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Project EX wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for EX on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project EX. That's going to take a lot out of him.
EX fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from EX.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from EX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
EX shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones misses with a combination
and EX counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by EX.
EX trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but EX is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
EX is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project EX dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
EX shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. EX will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EX tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has EX backing up. EX nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
EX shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but EX finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick EX off but EX keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
EX is controlling the pace.
Jones is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EX performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Project EX wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
EX drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Project EX is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Project EX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
EX happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
EX controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project EX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for EX, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project EX!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go To Sleep. 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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19
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jem Coughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Coughlin's knee but Coughlin avoids it well.
Coughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Coughlin tries to clinch up.
Coughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coughlin is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison wants to clinch.
Harrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coughlin tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Good work by Coughlin as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coughlin thinking.
Coughlin tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range.
Coughlin tries to clinch but Harrison moves away
and Harrison counters with a body kick that stops Coughlin in his tracks momentarily.
Harrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coughlin tries to clinch but Harrison moves away
and Harrison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Coughlin!
Harrison working for a submission but Coughlin is keeping him at bay.
Poor strikes thrown by Harrison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coughlin wants to get back to his feet.
Harrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Coughlin is holding on tight.
Harrison goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Coughlin turns into him and now he's in Harrison's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coughlin passes into side control.
Harrison gets back to half guard.
Coughlin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Coughlin wants to clinch but Harrison slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Harrison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coughlin swings for the body but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Coughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Coughlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison tries to clinch up
and Coughlin moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coughlin stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlin pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coughlin.
Coughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrison or not.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Coughlin on the inside.
Coughlin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Coughlin.
Harrison is rocked!
Coughlin lands a shoulder strike.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Coughlin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coughlin pushes Harrison against the cage. Coughlin is working some dirty boxing. Coughlin pushes off with a quick right hook! Harrison goes down! Harrison tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Coughlin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jem Coughlin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brandon storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). brandon storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, brandon storm!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - storm scores with a four punch combination!
Markman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Markman.
storm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
storm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Markman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
storm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markman.
Markman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
storm is looking to improve his position.
storm is trying to control but can't.
storm is positioning himself well to prevent Markman advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
storm trying to control but Markman postures up.
Markman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
storm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markman.
storm has his hands clasped together around Markman's back. He's all about the action.
Markman prevents storm from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
storm trying to control here.
storm is looking for a sweep. Markman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markman is trying to control the action in half guard but storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
storm trying to control from the bottom.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. storm defending well though.
Markman trying to control the action but storm is working from the bottom.
Markman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
storm moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman postures up in storm's guard and throws a big left but storm blocks it.
storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Markman lands a couple of digs.
storm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Markman!
storm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
storm punching from mount but Markman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Markman regains half guard.
storm wants to free his trapped foot but Markman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman wants to get back to his feet.
Markman is not content to let storm control the position.
Markman looks like he's trying to stand up.
storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
storm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markman defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
storm prevents Markman from standing back up.
storm wants to control but Markman is keeping him busy.
storm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markman defends it well.
storm is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Markman as he works his way to full guard.
Markman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rory Markman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Markman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Markman.
Markman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markman wants to control but storm is keeping him busy.
Markman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Markman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Markman working the body and head with strikes.
storm taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markman lands an elbow.
storm taking punishment in the form of punches.
storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markman working the ground and pound.
storm can't do much from the bottom here.
storm is trying to improve his position.
Markman cracks storm with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman working the ground and pound.
Markman working the ground and pound but storm is defending the strikes.
storm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markman in side control lands a decent elbow.
storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
storm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markman lands with a punch from half guard.
Markman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markman wants to take a breather but storm is having none of it.
Markman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
storm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markman.
Markman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
storm is trying to maintain the position but Markman is very close to passing his half guard.
Markman 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.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. storm defending well though.
Markman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. storm defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
storm gets full guard.
storm wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Markman working some strikes from top position.
storm keeping full guard, as Markman tries to pass.
storm trying to keep a closed guard but Markman is proving a slippery customer.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman postures up.
Markman is in close to storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but storm blocks nicely.
Markman landing with the ground and pound.
storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
storm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Markman works over storm with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markman's guard.
storm looking to pass the guard.
storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
storm wants to control from the top but Markman keeps moving.
Markman wants to stand and escape but storm is having none of it.
storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
storm stops Markman from standing up.
Markman keeping moving, preventing storm from controlling successfully.
storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
storm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markman keeping moving, preventing storm from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
storm misses with a takedown attempt
and Markman counters with a takedown into side control.
storm is breathing heavily.
Markman trying to control the position but storm is working away.
storm manages to get back to half guard.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
storm trying to hold on to Markman's head to control him but Markman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
storm is looking to improve his position.
storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in storm's guard.
Markman stopping the sweep attempt from storm.
Markman thows a big elbow that misses.
Markman cracks storm with a solid left hand.
Markman distracts storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman is working storm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
storm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markman defends it easily.
Markman working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman trying to control but storm is working from the bottom.
Markman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
storm controlling the position.
Markman wants to control from the top but storm keeps moving.
storm striking off his back but it's not causing Markman any problems.
storm wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
storm is trying to control the position but Markman postures up.
Markman scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
storm is looking for a triangle but Markman pushes his legs off easily.
storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markman working some strikes from top position.
storm is trying to control the position but Markman postures up.
storm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markman with a nice head shot there.
Markman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rory Markman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but storm has wrist control.
Markman thows a big elbow that misses.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman working some strikes from top position.
storm controlling the position.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markman postures up in storm's guard and throws a big left but storm blocks it.
storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
storm trying to control but Markman is having none of it.
storm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman tries to hold on but storm postures up.
Markman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
storm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Markman has worked his arm free - good work by Markman!
storm throwing strikes but Markman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Markman lands a few punches from side control.
Markman working the head with strikes.
Markman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Markman lands a few punches from side control.
storm is not content to let Markman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Markman throws a low kick but storm avoids it.
storm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Markman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Markman cracks storm with a solid left hand.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markman wants to control from the top but storm keeps moving.
storm pulls Markman in close to prevent any damage.
Markman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman is in close to storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markman won't allow storm to sweep him here.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to storm's brow.
Markman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. storm is keeping the position for now.
storm striking off his back but it's not causing Markman any problems.
Markman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
storm looking to control.
storm is looking for a triangle but Markman pushes his legs off easily.
Markman postures up in storm's guard and throws a big left but storm blocks it.
Markman postures up.
storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markman preventing the sweep.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but storm blocks nicely.
Markman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of storm's head.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but storm blocks nicely.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markman is in close to storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markman preventing the sweep.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markman wants to pass the guard but storm is keeping the position.
storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman thows a big elbow that misses.
storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markman throws a big right hand that misses.
storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
storm keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markman distracts storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markman postures up.
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markman connects with a couple of short punches.
Markman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
storm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
storm unloads with some shots from mount but Markman bucks and avoids them well.
storm breaks from Markman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
storm lands a big shot there that rocks Markman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Markman wants to hold on but storm pushes him away.
storm thowing shots but they're missing.
Markman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman had his way with brandon storm in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
storm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markman is trying to defend but storm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
storm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
storm trying to control the action but Markman is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
storm trying to control from Markman's half guard. Markman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Markman pushes storm off and gets back to his feet.
Markman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman trying to mount his opponent but storm defends it.
storm taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
Markman winds up and cracks storm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
storm works his way to full guard. Good work.
storm wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markman stands up over storm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
storm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
storm working a defensive guard here.
Markman is in close to storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman stands up over storm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but storm blocks nicely.
Markman trying to control but storm is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markman tries to free his leg and advance position but storm is retaining full guard.
Markman won't allow storm to sweep him here.
Markman tries to free his leg and advance position but storm is retaining full guard.
Markman chips away with some ground and pound.
storm 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.
storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman preventing the sweep.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
storm is trying to control the position but Markman postures up.
Markman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
brandon storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Markman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
storm working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
Rory Markman retains his middleweight title!
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