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CoV 27: Friday Night Showdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bostonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Haglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micke Haglund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Bostonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Micke Haglund!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Bostonson! Oh, that's hurt him - Haglund falls to the canvas and Bostonson follows him into side control.
Haglund is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haglund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haglund looks to move to half guard but instead Bostonson has passed into mount! Damn!
Haglund is still in real trouble! Can Bostonson finish him?
Haglund is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haglund is squirming around, avoiding Bostonson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haglund is desperately trying to improve his position but Bostonson has a good base and remains in mount.
Haglund seems to have recovered his senses.
Bostonson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Haglund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haglund is squirming around, avoiding Bostonson's attempts to control the action.
Haglund is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostonson looking to control but Haglund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haglund regains half guard.
Haglund keeping hold of Bostonson's head, controlling as best he can.
Haglund wants to get back to full guard.
Bostonson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haglund does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haglund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bostonson postures up in Haglund's guard and throws a big left but Haglund blocks it.
Bostonson wants to control from the top but Haglund keeps moving.
Bostonson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haglund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haglund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bostonson throws a series of strikes that have Haglund backpedaling.
Haglund tries to clinch up.
Brett Bostonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Bostonson. That snapped Haglund's head back.
Haglund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haglund looks gassed!
Haglund dodges the punch combination from Bostonson.
Haglund fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostonson throws a right and a left that Haglund avoids nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haglund.
Haglund has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bostonson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bostonson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Bostonson.
A left and a right from Bostonson both land. Nice combination.
Bostonson lands a right hook to the body.
Haglund drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haglund has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Haglund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haglund lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haglund dodges the punch combination from Bostonson.
No luck for Haglund with that takedown attempt.
Haglund shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haglund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Haglund has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micke Haglund will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bostonson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Bostonson as he connects with a hook.
Haglund throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to de liver by Bostonson. Beautiful body shot.
Haglund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haglund shoots in but Bostonson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bostonson lands with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Bostonson.
Bostonson lands with a nice combination. Haglund backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostonson!
Bostonson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bostonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bostonson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haglund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haglund looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bostonson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haglund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haglund lands a heavy elbow.
Haglund prevents Bostonson from getting the reversal.
Haglund with the ground and pound from mount.
Haglund looking to finish Bostonson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bostonson!
The referee warns Bostonson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haglund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bostonson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Haglund controlling from mount.
Haglund's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haglund putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haglund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haglund scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bostonson is trying to escape the mount.
Bostonson really wants to buck Haglund off and get back to his feet.
Bostonson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haglund is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bostonson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haglund sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Micke Haglund has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haglund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Haglund working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Haglund controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Micke Haglund just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bostonson scores with a sloppy right hand. Haglund should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micke Haglund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haglund shoots in looking for a takedown. Bostonson tries to sprawl out of it but Haglund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bostonson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haglund shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bostonson is trying to maintain the position but Haglund is very close to passing his half guard.
Haglund stands up and beckons Bostonson to join him on the feet.
Bostonson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haglund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Bostonson - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bostonson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bostonson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bostonson lands a jab-cross combination.
Haglund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bostonson's waist but Bostonson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haglund off to one side.
Bostonson tries to clinch but Haglund is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haglund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bostonson tries to avoid it but Haglund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bostonson to the ground. Bostonson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brett Bostonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micke Haglund.
Bostonson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haglund shoots in but Bostonson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haglund shoots for a double leg takedown but Bostonson sprawls well. He's pushed Haglund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bostonson connects with a looping right hand.
Haglund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bostonson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haglund tries for a kimura but Bostonson is defending well.
Haglund in side control, throwing shots but Bostonson defends.
Bostonson has control of an arm but Haglund manages to advance to Haglund's back!
Bostonson covers up after that shot from Haglund.
Haglund scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Bostonson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bostonson is covering up but some of the strikes from Haglund are getting through and doing damage.
Haglund really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bostonson.
Haglund is looking to control Bostonson but Bostonson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Haglund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostonson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Haglund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bostonson is defending well though. Haglund let's go of the attempt for now.
Haglund struggling to land strikes to the head as Bostonson covers up.
Haglund looking to hold on to the position here but Bostonson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bostonson lands with a nice combination. Haglund backs away looking to recover.
Haglund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bostonson.
Nice defenses there by Haglund.
Haglund missing with a left hand there. Bostonson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bostonson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Haglund does no damage.
Bostonson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haglund in his tracks.
Haglund darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haglund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haglund works his way into full mount!
Haglund with shots to the head and body - Bostonson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haglund looking to finish Bostonson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bostonson!
Bostonson tries to lock up and control but Haglund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micke Haglund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haglund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Micke Haglund!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Micke Haglund!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Micke Haglund!
Micke Haglund wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Saguro Takada has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Saguro Takada!
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, Dontae Greenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada forces Greenberg back against the cage and clinches.
Takada manages to break the clinch.
Takada scores with a takedown into Greenberg's guard.
Takada looking to pass the guard.
Takada is looking to advance position but Greenberg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Takada wants to hold on but Greenberg pushes him away.
Takada working to try and regain half guard.
Takada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takada tries to reverse the position but Greenberg maintains control.
Takada is working hard here to advance position.
Greenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Greenberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greenberg landing punches.
Greenberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takada can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takada is rocked!
Greenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takada taking shots to the head.
Oh Takada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Greenberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Takada is looking to get to half guard.
Greenberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takada?
Takada gets back to half guard.
Greenberg moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Takada.
Takada seems to have got his legs back now.
Takada sneaks back into half guard.
Takada is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takada lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Greenberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenberg is one step ahead there.
Takada working a defensive guard here.
Takada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greenberg's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada is working Greenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenberg has his foot on Takada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takada works his way back into a safe position though.
Takada distracts Greenberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takada stands and throws Greenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenberg is trying to improve his position.
Greenberg looks gassed!
Takada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Greenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Greenberg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Greenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takada working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Takada trying to control the position but Greenberg is working away.
Takada working the head with strikes.
Takada lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greenberg down.
Greenberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takada connects with a decent elbow.
Takada working the ground and pound.
Takada is chipping away with strikes.
Takada lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greenberg down.
Greenberg trying to remain calm as Takada controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada advances to mount.
Greenberg is in a horrible position here. Takada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saguro Takada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greenberg slips a jab and a cross from Takada.
Takada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Takada lands a left and a right that sends Greenberg crashing to the canvas! Takada dives into mount looking to finish!
Greenberg is rocked!
It looks like Dontae Greenberg has been cut.
Takada lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Greenberg hang on?
Greenberg is still in real trouble! Can Takada finish him?
Takada postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Greenberg out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Takada goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saguro Takada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sirius. 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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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme throws and low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Van Damme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Damme lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works Van Damme's body with a nice hook.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Jackson throws a push kick but Van Damme slaps the foot to one side.
Van Damme blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Georges Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Van Damme fails with the takedown.
Anton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Damme avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Van Damme's ribs.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Jackson catches Van Damme right on the button with a cross.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Damme looks gassed!
Van Damme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A jab from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Van Damme, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Van Damme against the cage but Van Damme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Damme misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme throws a body kick the misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Van Damme's torso.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Van Damme's guard.
Van Damme wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to stand but Van Damme is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Damme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Damme is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Van Damme is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Damme backs up against the cage.
Van Damme with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Van Damme wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Van Damme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Damme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Van Damme.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Damme is just out of range.
Van Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Van Damme shoots in.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Damme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Damme's guard now.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Damme is retaining full guard.
Van Damme pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Damme!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Damme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Damme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van Damme has worked his arm free - good work by Van Damme!
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Damme's head but Van Damme avoids it well.
Van Damme bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Damme fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Damme as he jumps to the side.
Van Damme misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Van Damme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson stands up over Van Damme, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anton Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Damme pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Damme.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Van Damme moves his leg out of the way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Damme.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Damme asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Damme's best efforts.
Van Damme decides to return to a standing position.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Van Damme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Van Damme stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Van Damme looks to clinch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Damme gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Damme!
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson won't let Van Damme get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Damme bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Damme has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Damme is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Damme is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Damme is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Van Damme has his hands clasped together but Jackson breaks the hold and Van Damme is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tima Tima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tima Tima!
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, Tim Augustine!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tima connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Tima misses.
Tima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Augustine slips a jab and a cross from Tima.
Tima tries to clinch but Augustine is having none of it.
Augustine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augustine on the side of the head.
Tima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Tima does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tima connects with a crisp jab.
Tima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tima cracks a nice hook into Augustine's ribs.
Tima ducks under a wild hook from Augustine.
Tima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tima lands a lovely overhand right.
Tima rushes Augustine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tima misses.
Jab from Tima.
Tima moves out of range of the strikes.
Tima misses with a looping left.
Augustine avoids the head kick by Tima.
Augustine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tima Tima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tima closes the distance and clinches.
Augustine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Augustine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tima won't allow Augustine to sweep him here.
Augustine has his foot on Tima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tima works his way back into a safe position though.
Augustine wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tima tries to stand but Augustine is controlling from the bottom.
Augustine wants to sweep here but Tima controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine looking for a guillotine here but Tima defends easily.
Tima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augustine on the ground.
Tima stopping the sweep attempt from Augustine.
Augustine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tima won't allow Augustine to sweep him here.
Tima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Augustine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Augustine is trying to control the position but Tima postures up.
Tima won't allow Augustine to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tima Tima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tima scores with a decent looking hook.
Tima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustine slips under a jab from Tima.
Augustine fails with the takedown.
Augustine looks gassed!
Tima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tima is out of range and Augustine settles back down.
Augustine throws a nice looking combination but Tima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augustine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot by Tima.
Tima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tima throws a leg kick
and Augustine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tima!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tima is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Augustine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tima because Augustine loaded up on that one.
Tima holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Augustine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tima is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tima Tima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tima throws a lazy head kick
and Augustine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tima's guard now.
Tima keeping full guard, as Augustine tries to pass.
Augustine drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Augustine as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tima screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Augustine! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tim Augustine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hammany (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zombie comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Dead Girl Superstar. Noel Zombie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Zombie!
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, James Hammany!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammany, pushing him back against the cage.
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zombie gets underhooks to prevent Hammany's takedown attempt.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammany has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zombie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hammany working for the choke.
Hammany controls the position.
Hammany patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hammany is controlling the position but Zombie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammany prevents Zombie from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammany stalling.
Hammany wants to control but Zombie is keeping him busy.
Zombie won't allow Hammany to pass to mount.
Hammany is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hammany won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zombie scores with a nice right hand.
Hammany closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zombie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zombie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammany is working away from the top position though.
Hammany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zombie keeps working.
Zombie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammany's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammany's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie has Hammany flattened out and is raining down punches.
Zombie is looking to control Hammany but Hammany is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hammany breaks Zombie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zombie wants to stand and escape but Hammany is having none of it.
Zombie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zombie prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammany looks gassed!
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombie tries to bum rush Hammany with a series of wild strikes but Hammany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zombie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zombie showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammany wants to improve his position but Zombie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammany controlling the position for now.
Hammany looking for submissions off his back.
Hammany trying to hold on to Zombie's head to control him but Zombie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hammany will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zombie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Zombie scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombie.
Hammany misses with a takedown attempt - Zombie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Zombie both land. Nice combination.
Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammany stops a takedown attempt from Zombie.
Zombie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammany goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zombie prevents it.
Zombie prevents Hammany from breaking the clinch.
Hammany blocks an elbow strike.
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammany is breathing heavily.
Hammany looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zombie lands a with a good body shot.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammany avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zombie wants to clinch.
Zombie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zombie takes a swing at Hammany's ribcage but misses.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammany.
Zombie looks to land a combination but Hammany avoids it well.
Hammany has his takedown stuffed
and Zombie counters with a nice leg kick.
Noel Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hammany.
Zombie clinches up with Hammany and pushes him back against the cage.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noel Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammany takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie looks to land a combination but Hammany avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zombie.
Zombie instigates a clinch.
Zombie stops a takedown attempt from Hammany.
Hammany can't get the takedown.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombie swinging wilding here.
Zombie tries to bum rush Hammany with a series of wild strikes but Hammany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zombie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammany has Zombie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zombie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Hammany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zombie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zombie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zombie clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Zombie jumps into guard, dragging Hammany to the mat.
Zombie looking to control.
Hammany works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zombie trying to control from the bottom.
Zombie is positioning himself well to prevent Hammany advancing to mount.
Hammany prevents Zombie from standing back up.
Hammany tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zombie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zombie is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammany wants to pass the guard but Zombie is defending well.
Zombie is trying to stand back up but Hammany is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hammany tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range.
Hammany gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zombie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammany thinking.
Zombie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammany, pushing him back against the cage.
Zombie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammany lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammany is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zombie lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Zombie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammany shoots in but no luck this time.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie tries to bum rush Hammany with a series of wild strikes but Hammany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Zombie.
Zombie gets a takedown into half guard.
Hammany keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hammany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie wants to control but Hammany is keeping him busy.
Zombie wants to stand but Hammany has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hammany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zombie swinging wilding here.
Zombie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zombie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammany counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zombie!
Hammany thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zombie tries to hold on but Hammany postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammany tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound.
Zombie is squirming around, avoiding Hammany's attempts to control the action.
Zombie gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammany seems to be looking for submissions.
Zombie is trying to stand.
James Hammany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zombie keeps working.
Zombie is trying to stand up here but Hammany is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammany tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zombie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hammany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammany has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Noel Zombie!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Noel Zombie!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Noel Zombie!
Noel Zombie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Vaccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLuca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To The Jungle. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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172 lbs
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172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark DeLuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Vaccaro!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaccaro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vaccaro advances position into side control!
Vaccaro trying to control the action but DeLuca is working from the bottom.
Vaccaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeLuca has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeLuca is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vaccaro connects with a decent elbow.
Vaccaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeLuca keeps working.
DeLuca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaccaro on the ground.
Vaccaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vaccaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeLuca is not content to let Vaccaro control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaccaro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DeLuca is trying to get back to half guard.
Vaccaro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for DeLuca!
DeLuca wants to hold on but Vaccaro pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuca has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Vaccaro looking for the choke but no joy.
Vaccaro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca covering up well under a barage of strikes.
DeLuca is trying to stand back up.
Vaccaro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
DeLuca looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaccaro has his arm under DeLuca's chin here. Game over son! Vaccaro squeezes tightly and DeLuca is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Vaccaro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fran Kubach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kubach has chosen What happened? by H2O as his entrance music. Fran Kubach is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Martinez!
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, Fran Kubach!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubach tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kubach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez throws the left hand but Kubach avoids the punch easily.
Martinez scores with a jab. Kubach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubach's head.
Kubach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kubach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Kubach misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kubach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Kubach's shoulder, as Kubach tries to avoid the shot.
Kubach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubach off to one side.
Oscar Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fran Kubach.
Kubach slips a jab from Martinez.
Kubach fails to land the takedown.
Kubach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Kubach persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two 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.
Martinez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kubach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Kubach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martinez cracks Kubach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubach looks gassed!
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kubach should have avoided that one.
Kubach is rocked!
Martinez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kubach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Kubach is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Kubach seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubach takes one on the button.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kubach. Kubach gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubach looks up at the clock. Bad move! Martinez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kubach. Martinez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Wessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eric Wessel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Wessel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wessel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wessel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Wessel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Wessel.
Wessel misses with the combination.
Wessel lands a jab-cross combination.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Wessel's ribs.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Wessel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Wessel throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Wessel throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a leg kick.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wessel moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a nice knee to the body.
Dixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Wessel avoids the damage to the body.
Wessel has Dixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wessel looks gassed!
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wessel is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
Knees to the body from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dixon trying to stall but Wessel improves his position.
Wessel is trying to stall.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Wessel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a damaging elbow.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wessel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Wessel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dixon. That's going to slow Wessel down.
Wessel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wessel drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wessel being controlled here momentarily.
Wessel wants to stand but Dixon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dixon controlling Wessel's posture.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wessel's guard.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Wessel keeps moving.
Wessel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Dixon is trying for a kimura here. Wessel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dixon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Dixon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chet Linkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. Chet Linkin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chet Linkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linkin misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkin punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Linkin.
Linkin throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Linkin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Linkin tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Linkin has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Linkin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Linkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson's calf.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linkin's waist but Linkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Linkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkin.
Linkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peterson misses with the body kick
and Linkin counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Linkin to acknowledge the strikes.
Linkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkin throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Linkin is looking to land body kicks.
Peterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Linkin pushes Peterson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peterson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Linkin is breathing heavily.
Linkin is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson advances to full mount.
Peterson wants to control but Linkin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Peterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Linkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peterson on the ground.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Linkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Linkin to stand up.
Linkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linkin misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Linkin, right into the meat.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peterson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Linkin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working away.
Linkin looks to move to half guard but instead Peterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Linkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Linkin is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Linkin defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Linkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Linkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Linkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peterson is keen to just control but Linkin is a slippery customer.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Linkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Linkin is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Linkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Linkin is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to pass to full mount but Linkin defends it.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linkin defends it well.
Peterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Peterson tries to pass to full mount but Linkin defends it.
That's two 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.
Peterson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Linkin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Peterson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick shannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Fioravanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shannon comes to the cage accompanied by yesterdays headlines. Nick shannon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick shannon!
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, Joseph Fioravanti!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shannon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fioravanti's head.
shannon scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shannon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fioravanti turns into him and now he's in shannon's guard.
shannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fioravanti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
shannon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fioravanti passes into side control.
shannon is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shannon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
shannon trying to pass the guard but Fioravanti defending well.
Fioravanti trying to control but shannon postures up.
shannon is looking for a kimura here.
shannon tries to stand and escape but Fioravanti is controlling the position.
shannon is breathing heavily.
Fioravanti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from shannon.
shannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fioravanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Fioravanti tries to roll over but shannon keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fioravanti connects with a crisp jab.
shannon is rocked!
It looks like Nick shannon has been cut.
Fioravanti connects with a stiff jab that staggers shannon - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph Fioravanti!
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