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VFC 27: Doctor vs. Stoneface PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Say It - Blue October 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Barnes!
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, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charlie Furstenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furstenfeld shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Furstenfeld was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Furstenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Furstenfeld looking to ground and pound but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Furstenfeld looking to finish with strikes here!
Furstenfeld working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is in no mood to give up.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furstenfeld is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
Furstenfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Furstenfeld maintains control.
Furstenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Furstenfeld stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Furstenfeld closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Furstenfeld pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Furstenfeld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Furstenfeld persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
BJ Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld shoots in but no luck this time.
Furstenfeld looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furstenfeld.
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furstenfeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furstenfeld is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Furstenfeld is trying to escape and Barnes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Furstenfeld is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Barnes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Angle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Sanchez's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ty Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angle tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Angle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angle tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angle to the ground. Angle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ty Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Angle is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angle is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Angle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez trying to control but Angle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angle keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angle looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sanchez is defending well. Angle quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sanchez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Angle celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Angle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richlin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real American Heroes: Mr. Losing Locker Room Reporter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Richlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richlin moves away from the strike by Topps.
Richlin tries to clinch up.
Richlin tries to clinch but Topps is having none of it.
Topps lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Topps tries to score with a low kick but Richlin moves his leg out of the way.
Richlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richlin is looking to clinch.
Richlin fails with the takedown.
Richlin rushes Topps and presses him up against the cage.
Topps tries to break the clinch but Richlin is controlling the position.
Richlin has Topps pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Topps manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Richlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps is trying to break the clinch but Richlin has him pressed against the cage.
Richlin lands a takedown into guard.
Topps is controlling Richlin's posture.
Richlin trying to control but Topps is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richlin looking to sit in guard and control but Topps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Topps postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richlin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Richlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richlin tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richlin trying to control the position.
Richlin is working an open guard so Topps takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Topps shoots in but no luck this time.
Richlin fails with the takedown.
Richlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richlin blocks a jab.
Richlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Topps swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Topps shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richlin shoots in for a double leg but Topps sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
A head kick misses from Topps.
Richlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Topps looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Topps moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Topps dominated that round.
That's time! Richlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Topps connects with a jab.
Richlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Richlin with a poor takedown
and Topps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Topps counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richlin darts in trying to clinch
and Topps counters with a stiff right hand.
Richlin is rocked!
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!
Richlin moves into range and clinches up with Topps.
Richlin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Richlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topps is trying to break the clinch but Richlin has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps wants to get back to striking at distance but Richlin won't allow it.
Richlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Topps wants to break the clinch but can't.
Topps is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richlin prevents Topps from breaking the clinch.
Topps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richlin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Topps connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richlin momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Richlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Topps which made him look bad.
Richlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Topps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Topps misses with a double jab.
Topps lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richlin tries to clinch
and Topps counters with a big right hand! Oh Richlin is in trouble here! Topps follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Topps!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Murder's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Murder!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Frank Murder has been cut.
Murder is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but Murder blocks with his arms.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Murder in his tracks for a moment.
Murder has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Mason lands a nice elbow.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mason.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
Mason landing knees to the head.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Frank Murder's cut even more.
Murder has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Murder avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Murder avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason prevents Murder from breaking the clinch.
Mason lands a nice elbow.
Murder is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason lands an elbow inside.
Murder is rocked!
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murder's defenses.
Murder is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
The cut above Frank Murder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murder looks gassed!
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason lands an elbow inside that Murder shrugs off.
Mason lands an elbow just above Murder 's eye.
Frank Murder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands an elbow inside that Murder shrugs off.
Mason has Murder pressed against the cage. He pushes Murder back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mason throws a beautiful elbow that sends Murder crashing to the floor! Mason piles on the pressure with more strikes! Murder is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Mason!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Doerkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerkson comes to the cage accompanied by Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked. Story has chosen Chase the Ace as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Story told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Doerkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Story!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerkson fails with the takedown.
A big left from Story misses.
Story looks to land a right hand but Doerkson moved out of range.
Story misses with an uppercut.
Doerkson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Story throws an overhand right that lands on Doerkson's shoulder, as Doerkson tries to avoid the shot.
Doerkson blocks a leg kick.
Doerkson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Byron Doerkson has been cut.
Story misses with a hook. Doerkson ducked under it nicely.
Story jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Story throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doerkson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Story misses the target.
Story tries to work over Doerkson's front leg with a kick but Doerkson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerkson shoots in looking for a takedown. Story tries to sprawl out of it but Doerkson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Story manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Doerkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Story throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Story missing with a left hand there. Doerkson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Story swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Story throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Story. No joy for Doerkson on that attempt.
A big left from Story misses.
Doerkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Story throws a hook but Doerkson avoids it easily.
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.
The fighters circling - Story throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doerkson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Story.
Story throws a series of punches but Doerkson avoids them all with ease.
Doerkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Story jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doerkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Story misses.
Story missing with a left hand there. Doerkson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Story throws a right and a left that both miss.
Story is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Doerkson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Story swivels and escapes.
Story throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Story.
Story throws a right and a left that Doerkson avoids nicely.
Story looks gassed!
Story misses with a looping right.
Story stuffs the takedown attempt from Doerkson. Doerkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Story pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Story throws a nice looking combination but Doerkson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doerkson slips a jab and a cross from Story.
Doerkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Story as he avoids it easily.
Story throws and low kick but Doerkson moves out of range easily.
Doerkson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doerkson is looking for a kimura but Story is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doerkson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doerkson is looking for a kimura but Story is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doerkson to get the leverage.
Story regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doerkson thows a big elbow that misses.
Doerkson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Story is pulling down on Doerkson's head. It's preventing any offense from Doerkson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Story dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Story misses.
Story waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Doerkson.
Doerkson shoots in looking for a takedown. Story tries to sprawl out of it but Doerkson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Story manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Story misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Story throws out the jab.
Doerkson slips under a jab.
Doerkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Story is fending him off so far but Doerkson persists. Nope, Story circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil Story seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story misses with a low kick.
Story fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doerkson checks it well.
Doerkson slips under a jab.
Story throws a hook but Doerkson blocks it.
Story misses with a looping right.
Story throws a jab when Doerkson was well out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Story. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Story looks to throw the jab but Doerkson is out of range.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Story misses with a wild body shot.
Story is breathing heavily.
A jab from Story misses.
Doerkson moves out of range as Story strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doerkson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Story throws a lazy right hand but Doerkson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doerkson slips under a jab.
Doerkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Story scores with a nice strike.
Story keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Doerkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Story wants to land a leg kick but Doerkson is out of range.
Story will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doerkson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story throws the left hand but Doerkson avoids the punch easily.
Doerkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Story tries to avoid it but Doerkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Story to the ground. Story escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doerkson moves away from the strike by Story.
Doerkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Story throws a jab when Doerkson was well out of range.
Doerkson moves out of range as Story strikes.
Doerkson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Story pinned against the cage. Story gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doerkson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Story.
Story keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Story lands with a straight right. Doerkson didn't see that one coming.
Doerkson gets a takedown into half guard.
Doerkson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doerkson looking for a submission but Story manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Story has Doerkson pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Story 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.
Phil Story showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
That's time! Doerkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Story throws a hook to the side of Doerkson's head but Doerkson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doerkson moves away from the strike by Story.
Nice defenses there by Doerkson.
Doerkson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Story.
Story misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Story.
Doerkson checks a low kick from Story.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Story misses.
Doerkson blocks a jab.
Doerkson checks a low kick from Story.
Story takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Story.
Story throws a jab when Doerkson was well out of range.
Doerkson moves away from the strike by Story.
Doerkson moves away from the strike by Story.
Doerkson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doerkson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Story is defending against the submission attempts here by Doerkson.
Doerkson 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.
Phil Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to control but Doerkson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doerkson working Story over with strikes.
Story is positioning himself well to prevent Doerkson advancing to mount.
Doerkson is working for a kimura but Story is defending it quite comfortably.
Doerkson seems to be working for a kimura but Story defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is defending against the submission attempts here by Doerkson.
Story keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Doerkson 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.
Story gets back to full guard.
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.
Story trying to control the position here.
Story is trying to control the position but Doerkson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doerkson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doerkson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Story utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byron Doerkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Story pushes Doerkson off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Doerkson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Story 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Story!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RUMBLE-BEE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Bee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bee!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cullen misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Bee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Bee misses.
Bee wants to clinch up but Cullen keeps it at a distance.
Cullen swinging wilding here.
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Bee tries to clinch up.
Cullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cullen.
Bee swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Cullen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bee with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cullen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bee pulls Cullen in close to his closed guard and prevents Cullen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cullen 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.
Cullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen advances to half guard.
Cullen is tying to control. Bee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bee is pressing down on Cullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bee can't keep his opponent in guard - Cullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bee keeping hold of Cullen's head, controlling as best he can.
Bee trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen wants to take a breather but Bee is having none of it.
Bee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bee is pulling down on Cullen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Cullen from controlling successfully.
Cullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cullen won't allow Bee to sweep him here.
Cullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bee trying to control the position here.
Cullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bee has control of Cullen's left arm, preventing Cullen from doing any damage.
Bee keeping full guard, as Cullen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Bee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cullen throws a right and a left that Bee avoids nicely.
Cullen closes the distance and clinches up with Bee, looking for a takedown. Cullen pushes Bee against the cage but Bee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bee misses with a few strikes there.
Bee throws a shot from downtown. Cullen moves away and avoids it.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cullen lands a body shot.
James Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cullen swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Cullen slips a jab from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Bee misses.
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot.
Cullen missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee tries to clinch up.
Cullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bee throws out the jab.
Bee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Cullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Donk. Cullen catches Bee right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Bee misses.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cullen.
Bee misses with a hook.
Bee scores with a nice strike.
Cullen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cullen moves forwards but Bee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Cullen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Bee.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cullen drops his hands momentarily and Bee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bee tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Bee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Bee moves away from the strike by Cullen.
Jab, jab by Bee - just one landing.
Bee misses with a wild combination.
Bee throws a right and a left that Cullen avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cullen connects with a looping right hand.
Bee misses with a series of wild punches.
Cullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cullen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bee misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
James Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bee missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Bee takes one to the chin there.
Bee doesn't manage to clinch there - Cullen circles away.
Bee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bee looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bee.
Bee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Cullen.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cullen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bee.
Bee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bee wants to clinch.
Bee throws a nice looking combination but Cullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cullen misses with the combination.
Bee misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Bee cracks Cullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bee connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bee with a knee to the head.
Bee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cullen avoids the damage to the body.
Bee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cullen taking a breather.
Cullen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bee with a knee to the head.
Bee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Cullen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cullen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bee lands with a left to the head.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but Cullen blocks with his arms.
Bee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cullen avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Cullen avoiding damage as Bee throws knees to the body.
Cullen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bee has double underhooks.
Cullen managing to block the knees to the body from Bee.
Bee misses with a knee to the head.
Bee is pushing Cullen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cullen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee crunches a lovely knee into Cullen's ribcage.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bee tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but Cullen blocks with his arms.
Bee lands a knee to the head.
Cullen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bee has double underhooks.
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cullen looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Bee.
Bee with a knee to the head.
Bee tries a knee to the head but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen jumps guard but Bee stands there with Cullen around his waist. Cullen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cullen blocks it with crossed arms.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bee gets underhooks to prevent Cullen's takedown attempt.
Bee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cullen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cullen avoiding damage as Bee throws knees to the body.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bee scores a nice knee to the body.
Bee lands a knee to the head.
Bee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but Cullen blocks with his arms.
Bee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bee looking to throw knees to the head but Cullen is blocking nicely.
Lucas Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Cullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bee keeps control of Cullen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cullen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but Cullen blocks with his arms.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cullen.
James Bee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cullen is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bee 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Grey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brogan as he avoids it easily.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick and Brogan moves out of range easily.
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but Brogan is just out of range.
John Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grey.
Grey throws a hook to the side of Brogan's head but Brogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick and Brogan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grey. Grey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grey misses with a head kick.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Brogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grey looks gassed!
Grey fails with the takedown.
Brogan stuffs the takedown.
Brogan scores with a leg kick.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Brogan as he connects with a hook.
Grey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brogan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brogan works over Grey's head and body with a nice combination.
Brogan scores with a nice strike.
Grey avoids the head kick by Brogan.
A head kick by Grey misses
and Brogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brogan catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grey shoots and misses
and Brogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Brogan - just one landing.
Brogan digs a good hook to Grey's body.
A jab from Brogan finds it's way through Grey's defenses.
Brogan lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
Grey ducks right into an uppercut from Brogan.
Brogan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Brogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brogan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Brogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grey walks into a jab.
Grey is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brogan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grey.
Brogan throws a shot to the body.
Brogan lands a head kick!
Brogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Brogan counters with a head kick that drops Grey - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Brogan trying to control the pace.
Brogan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grey wants to get back to full guard.
Grey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brogan pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brogan controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Brogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey shoots and misses
and Brogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lorenzo Brogan is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Brogan.
Brogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Brogan cracks Grey with an open hand slap.
Grey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brogan 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.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Brogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brogan connects with a high kick.
Brogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan jabs Grey right on the nose. Grey blinks but takes it well.
Brogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grey with a poor takedown
and Brogan counters with a solid body kick.
Jab from Brogan.
Brogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Brogan.
Grey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brogan lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brogan lands with a kick to the temple. Grey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Brogan.
A jab from Brogan finds it's way through Grey's defenses.
Brogan throws a series of strikes that have Grey backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Brogan counters with a two punch combo.
Grey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brogan.
Brogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Brogan as he connects with a hook.
Grey takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Grey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brogan cracks Grey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Brogan lands but Grey takes it in his stride.
Grey misses the body punch
and Brogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brogan looks to land a combination. Grey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Brogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Brogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grey on the side of the head.
Brogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Grey off the cage and back into rage.
Brogan catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brogan scores with a three punch combo!
Grey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzo Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grey.
Brogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brogan lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Grey misses
and Brogan counters with a left to the body.
Brogan lands a nice shot that snaps Grey's head back.
A head kick by Grey misses
and Brogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grey in his tracks.
Brogan connects with a jab.
Brogan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Grey off the cage and back into rage.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Brogan counters with a left and a right that stings Grey.
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Brogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brogan scores with a nice strike.
Brogan with a nice cross.
Brogan connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grey in his tracks.
Grey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogan counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogan scores with a one two! Grey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Brogan lands but Grey takes it in his stride.
Brogan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grey throws a sloppy head kick
and Brogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Brogan coming out on top.
Grey misses with a takedown
and Brogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brogan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Brogan counters with a three punch combo that has Grey backing up. Grey nods at Brogan to acknowledge the strikes.
Brogan catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brogan scores with a head kick.
Brogan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Grey to the ground! Brogan dives into full mount looking to finish!
John Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brogan wants to control the pace but Grey is squirming around nicely.
Grey throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brogan. What's that going to do exactly?
Grey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Brogan has a good base and remains in mount.
Brogan tries to control but Grey wriggling away.
Grey working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Brogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grey is looking to escape.
Grey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brogan controlling his opponent.
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Brogan has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brogan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructable. The crowd seem to be enjoying Prime's choice of entrance music: The Last Prime. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobbick misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Bobbick throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime throws a body punch but Bobbick moves out of range.
Prime scores with a jab. Bobbick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Duane Bobbick has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bobbick misses.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Prime jabs at Bobbick's body.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Bobbick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobbick ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Bobbick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bobbick and sends Prime crashing to the mat! Bobbick follows him down to the mat - Prime regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Bobbick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobbick.
Prime works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bobbick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prime keeping full guard, as Bobbick tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick stopping the sweep attempt from Prime.
Bobbick wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime looking to control.
Prime wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobbick scoring with some ground and pound.
Prime 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.
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.
Prime has a closed guard, preventing Bobbick from standing up.
Bobbick wants to stand and escape but instead Prime has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobbick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobbick working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobbick tries to strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobbick counters with a nice body kick.
Prime looks gassed!
Nice shot lands for Bobbick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobbick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobbick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Prime counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bobbick.
Bobbick thuds his right hand into Prime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prime misses the body punch
and Bobbick counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Prime falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duane Bobbick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve McGinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve McGinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Rage!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGinness as he avoids it easily.
Rage looks for a takedown but McGinness sprawls well.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Steve McGinness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Rage.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from McGinness. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
McGinness closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGinness throws a head kick that Rage semi-blocks.
Rage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGinness.
Rage is rocked!
Rage looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinness grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rage takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! McGinness cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve McGinness!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stoneface McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty has chosen "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" by The Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Stoneface McGillicutty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Doom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stoneface McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom clinches up with McGillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
McGillicutty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doom has him pressed against the cage.
Doom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doom breaks from the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a slapping body shot.
McGillicutty misses with a hook.
Doom waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McGillicutty.
McGillicutty slips a straight right by Doom.
McGillicutty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doom looks to land a combination but McGillicutty avoids it well.
McGillicutty looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McGillicutty! Doom is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoneface McGillicutty!
Stoneface McGillicutty is the new heavyweight champion!
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