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VFC 43: Chapel vs. Christmas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric North had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Eric North looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric North!
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, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernie as he jumps to the side.
North fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bernie sprawls well initially but North persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bernie tries to get to full guard but North has control of the leg.
North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernie is looking to control North's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernie avoid being mounted?
Bernie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but North is staying active.
Bernie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bernie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernie looking for submissions off his back.
North is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernie closes the distance and clinches up with North, looking for a takedown. Bernie pushes North against the cage but North circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bernie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in North's guard.
Bernie tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
Bernie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
North 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.
Bernie stands and throws North's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
North is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernie staying calm.
Bernie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
North might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
North is looking for a sweep.
Bernie trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
Bernie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernie has hold of North's arm. He's looking for a kimura. North seems comfortable defending it but Bernie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! North is real pain and he's forced to tap out! North is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bernie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bad Boy Bernie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Gordan!
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, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordan.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordan slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
Lang avoids the head kick by Gordan.
Klubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang fails to land the takedown.
Lang throws a right and a left that Gordan avoids nicely.
Lang moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordan misses with a head kick.
Gordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordan tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordan to the ground. Gordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordan misses with a combination
and Lang counters by clinching up.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Gordan's head.
Lang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Gordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klubber Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang wants a takedown.
Lang is pressed up against the cage. Gordan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lang down to the mat. Lang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gordan wriggles free and stands up.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Gordan throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordan.
Jay Gordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang moves into range and clinches up with Gordan.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang pushes Gordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordan is breathing heavily.
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang stops Gordan from getting back to his feet.
Lang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordan keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordan pushes Lang off and gets back to his feet.
Lang tries to bum rush Gordan with a series of wild strikes but Gordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gordan counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Gordan to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lang.
Lang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordan is fending him off so far but Lang persists. Nope, Gordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordan as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Gordan does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordan misses with a double jab
and Lang counters with a one-two to the body.
Lang lands with a straight right. Gordan didn't see that one coming.
Lang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Gordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Gordan.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Gordan counters with a two punch combo.
Lang wants to clinch up but Gordan keeps it at a distance.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Gordan throws a body kick that misses.
Gordan throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordan throws a head kick that misses.
Lang rushes Gordan and presses him up against the cage.
Lang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Gordan tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Gordan misses with a combination
and Lang counters with a three punch combo that has Gordan backing up. Gordan nods at Lang to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Lang or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordan which made him look bad.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordan circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klubber Lang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lang Rushes Gordan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gordan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lang Piles on the pressure and Gordan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klubber Lang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible. vanEsselstyn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Day and Night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Hunecke!
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, Zach vanEsselstyn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vanEsselstyn fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Hunecke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunecke looks to land a combination but vanEsselstyn avoids it well.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
vanEsselstyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunecke is just riding it out for now. vanEsselstyn eventually gives up the hold.
vanEsselstyn 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.
Hunecke has hold of vanEsselstyn's hands but vanEsselstyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
vanEsselstyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunecke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for vanEsselstyn on the ground.
Hunecke blocking the ground and pound attempt from vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunecke manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hunecke jabs vanEsselstyn right on the nose. vanEsselstyn blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Zach vanEsselstyn has been cut.
vanEsselstyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vanEsselstyn shoots in and drives through. Hunecke sprawls well.
vanEsselstyn looks gassed!
Hunecke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Hunecke finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunecke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunecke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vanEsselstyn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunecke circles away.
Kyle Hunecke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn takes a swing at Hunecke's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by vanEsselstyn.
That has opened up Zach vanEsselstyn's cut even more.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown but Hunecke circles away easily
and Hunecke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
vanEsselstyn is rocked!
Hunecke throws a right and a left that vanEsselstyn avoids nicely.
Hunecke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunecke misses with a wild body shot.
Hunecke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
vanEsselstyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunecke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunecke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vanEsselstyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zach vanEsselstyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown but Hunecke circles away easily
and Hunecke counters with a three punch combo that has vanEsselstyn backing up. vanEsselstyn nods at Hunecke to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke gets a takedown into half guard.
vanEsselstyn lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
vanEsselstyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn looking for a sweep. Not yet vanEsselstyn, not yet.
vanEsselstyn working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now vanEsselstyn is on top in guard.
Hunecke keeping moving, preventing vanEsselstyn from controlling successfully.
vanEsselstyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn won't allow Hunecke to get back to his feet.
Hunecke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunecke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunecke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
vanEsselstyn is working Hunecke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunecke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
vanEsselstyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
vanEsselstyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunecke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
vanEsselstyn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
vanEsselstyn misses with a takedown attempt - Hunecke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hunecke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach vanEsselstyn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
vanEsselstyn has his takedown stuffed
and Hunecke counters with a series of strikes. vanEsselstyn will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for vanEsselstyn with that takedown attempt.
Hunecke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunecke scores with a three punch combo!
Kyle Hunecke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
vanEsselstyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyle Hunecke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunecke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunecke throws a nice looking combination but vanEsselstyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunecke but Hunecke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunecke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vanEsselstyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunecke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vanEsselstyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunecke throws a shot to the body.
Hunecke misses with a looping right.
vanEsselstyn misses with a takedown
and Hunecke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunecke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kyle Hunecke is winning the standup battle so far.
vanEsselstyn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
vanEsselstyn wants to control from the top but Hunecke keeps moving.
vanEsselstyn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunecke's head.
vanEsselstyn thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunecke kicks vanEsselstyn off and gets to his feet.
Hunecke throws a nice looking combination but vanEsselstyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunecke looking to hit a scissor sweep but vanEsselstyn is one step ahead there.
vanEsselstyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
vanEsselstyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
vanEsselstyn trying to control but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
vanEsselstyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunecke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunecke wants to sweep here but vanEsselstyn controlling him for the moment.
vanEsselstyn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunecke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with vanEsselstyn but vanEsselstyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
vanEsselstyn misses with a takedown
and Hunecke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunecke as he jumps to the side.
Hunecke misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
vanEsselstyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunecke tries to avoid it but vanEsselstyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunecke to the ground. Hunecke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunecke lands with a right hand.
vanEsselstyn misses with a takedown
and Hunecke counters with a series of strikes. vanEsselstyn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by vanEsselstyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunecke which made him look bad.
Hunecke looks to land a left hand but vanEsselstyn moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hunecke. No joy for vanEsselstyn on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Hunecke.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown but Hunecke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunecke misses with an uppercut. vanEsselstyn saw that one coming.
vanEsselstyn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunecke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Kyle Hunecke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zach vanEsselstyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunecke lands a head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunecke.
vanEsselstyn shoots for a takedown but Hunecke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunecke lands a jab to the nose.
The cut above Zach vanEsselstyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunecke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
vanEsselstyn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
vanEsselstyn shoots in and drives through. Hunecke sprawls well.
Hunecke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Hunecke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but vanEsselstyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vanEsselstyn moves into the clinch.
Hunecke wants to break free but vanEsselstyn has control.
Hunecke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from vanEsselstyn.
Kyle Hunecke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach vanEsselstyn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vanEsselstyn has hold of one of Hunecke's legs. Hunecke is fighting the takedown attempt but vanEsselstyn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunecke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunecke tries to get out of the position.
vanEsselstyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
vanEsselstyn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
vanEsselstyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunecke is pulling down on vanEsselstyn's head. It's preventing any offense from vanEsselstyn, at least for the moment.
vanEsselstyn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunecke's head.
vanEsselstyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
vanEsselstyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunecke throws a series of punches but vanEsselstyn avoids them all with ease.
vanEsselstyn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunecke sprawls well. He's pushed vanEsselstyn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Hunecke fails with the takedown
and vanEsselstyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
vanEsselstyn wants a takedown.
Hunecke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunecke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
vanEsselstyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunecke pulls his leg out and moves away.
vanEsselstyn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunecke thuds his right hand into vanEsselstyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
vanEsselstyn has Hunecke up against the cage in a clinch.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown but Hunecke manages to get underhooks.
Hunecke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
vanEsselstyn goes for a takedown attempt but Hunecke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunecke throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke looks to land a combination. vanEsselstyn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown but Hunecke shows good takedown defense.
vanEsselstyn wants to clinch.
Hunecke misses with a series of wild punches.
vanEsselstyn shoots in and drives through. Hunecke sprawls well.
Hunecke connects with a crisp jab.
vanEsselstyn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunecke works over vanEsselstyn's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunecke thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown but Hunecke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from vanEsselstyn. No joy for Hunecke on that attempt.
vanEsselstyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunecke's waist but Hunecke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing vanEsselstyn off to one side.
vanEsselstyn clinches up with Hunecke and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunecke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunecke misses with a combination
and vanEsselstyn counters with a shoot takedown. Hunecke fights it but they end up in guard.
Zach vanEsselstyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
vanEsselstyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
vanEsselstyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zach vanEsselstyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Hunecke wants to sweep here but vanEsselstyn controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vanEsselstyn 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.
vanEsselstyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Hunecke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunecke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Hunecke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Busch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only comes to the cage accompanied by Third World . 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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264 lbs
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272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Only!
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, Harry Busch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Busch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Busch scores with a hook to the body. Only takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Only walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Busch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Busch lands a nice hook to Only's body. Only takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Busch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Only wants a takedown.
Only is trying to drag Busch to the mat but Busch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Busch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Only up against the cage.
Busch has Only pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Busch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Only tumbling to the mat - Busch dives into Only's guard.
Only can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Busch controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only tries to strike from the bottom.
Busch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Only can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Busch controls the pace.
Busch tries to free his leg and advance position but Only is retaining full guard.
Only looking for subs off his back but Busch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Only is looking for a sweep. Busch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Busch passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Busch stands up.
A lazy left from Busch finds it's target.
Busch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Only.
Busch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lester Only has been cut.
Busch wants to clinch.
Busch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch wants to clinch.
Busch looks to land a combination but Only avoids it well.
Only misses with a combination
and Busch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Only's guard.
Only looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Only has a closed guard, preventing Busch from standing up.
Only trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only looking to control.
Busch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Busch postures up.
Busch wanted to stand there but Only had control of the position.
Busch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Busch slips a straight right by Only.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Busch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Only's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Only moves away from the strike by Busch.
Only ducks under a wild hook from Busch.
Only throws a hook to the side of Busch's head but Busch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Only ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Only moves forwards but Busch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Only misses with a combination
letting Busch counter with a right hand.
Busch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Only's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Only duly obliges.
Busch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only throws a hook but Busch blocks it.
Busch lands a head shot.
Lester Only is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Only walks into a left hand.
Busch lands a head shot.
Busch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Only throws a shot from downtown. Busch moves away and avoids it.
Only displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busch throws out the jab.
Busch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Only counters with a series of strikes. Busch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Busch as Only shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Only shoots in for a takedown but Busch shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Only darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Busch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Only, pushing him back against the cage.
Busch stalling against the cage.
Busch is pressed up against the cage. Only has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Busch down to the mat. Busch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Only. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Busch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Only.
Only connects with a good right hand that stumbles Busch. Busch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Only throws a big shot that misses.
Only fails in his attempt to clinch.
Only throws a head kick but Busch moves out of range.
Only moves out of range as Busch strikes.
Harry Busch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only throws a solid leg kick but Busch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Only.
A jab from Busch finds it's way through Only's defenses.
Only throws a shot to the body.
Busch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Busch shoots for a double leg takedown but Only sprawls well. He's pushed Busch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Only closes this distance looking for a takedown but Busch circles away.
Busch lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Busch lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busch moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Busch as the two fighters clinch.
Busch breaks from the clinch.
Only slips a straight right by Busch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Only takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Busch lands a nice shot to the body.
Busch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Busch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lester Only's cut is getting worse.
Only takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Busch lands a nice looking body shot.
Busch misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Busch lands a lovely overhand right.
Busch tries to bum rush Only with a series of wild strikes but Only uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Busch cracks Only with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Busch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Only's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Busch thows a body shot but no joy.
Busch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Only.
Busch is looking to clinch.
Busch throws a solid leg kick but Only takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Busch.
Busch drops Only with a left right combo! Busch follows him down to the ground into side control.
Lester Only's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Busch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Busch decides to stand back up. Busch steps back and let's Only get back to his feet.
Busch shoots for a double leg takedown but Only sprawls well. He's pushed Busch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Busch throws a shot from downtown. Only moves away and avoids it.
Busch misses with a looping right.
Busch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Only.
A punch combination from Busch misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Only shoots for a takedown but Busch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Busch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Busch shoots in and drives through. Only sprawls well.
Only slips a jab from Busch.
Only swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Only misses with a body shot.
Busch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Only uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Busch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Only throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Busch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Busch wants to slow Only down by chopping away at his legs.
Busch misses with a takedown attempt - Only sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lester Only has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Busch.
Only connects with a nice looking jab.
Busch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Only throws a half hearted mid kick.
Busch thows a body shot but no joy.
Busch misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Only counters with a left to the body.
Busch misses the shot to the body.
Only uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Busch has time to react.
Busch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Only.
Harry Busch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch shoots in for a takedown but Only shows good takedown defense.
Only shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Busch as he avoids it easily.
Only misses with a looping right.
Busch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Only throws out the jab.
Only misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Busch connects with the punch.
Lester Only has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Busch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeez, Lester Only's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Only throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Only closes the distance but Busch moves to the side
and Busch counters with a single leg into guard. Only didn't expect that.
Only has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Busch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Only lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Busch!
Busch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Busch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Busch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Busch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonka Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood and Thunder - Mastodon. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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, Tonka Tomas!
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, Leviathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Tomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tomas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Tomas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tomas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tomas wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Tomas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Tomas.
Tomas swinging wilding here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomas tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomas stuffs the takedown.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in and bounces Tomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tomas tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Tomas 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.
Tomas keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tomas keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Tomas lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Leviathan Jones has been cut.
Jones looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jones sprawling to the canvas. Tomas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jones hang on?
Jones is rocked!
Tomas is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tonka Tomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolfe has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Wolfe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Wolfe sees coming a mile off.
Wolfe jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Wolfe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Wolfe misses its intended target.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Wolfe misses the jab.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolfe throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Wolfe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Bunson Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfe finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Turner knocks Wolfe to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wolfe is rocked!
It looks like Dakota Wolfe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe gets back to half guard.
Turner trying to control the action but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Turner is thwarting Wolfe's attempts to control the position.
Wolfe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wolfe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Wolfe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wolfe throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Turner trying to control the action but Wolfe just sinks the hooks in.
Turner can't escape the position.
Wolfe is looking for the choke from the back position but Turner is controlling his hands well.
Turner just trying to survive but Wolfe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turner is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turner is concentrating on defense, preventing Wolfe from advancing position.
Wolfe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Wolfe landing shots from mount.
Turner tries to hold on but Wolfe postures up.
Turner is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wolfe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Turner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dakota Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Steroids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroids kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal - Tyrants. War Steroids has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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, War Steroids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Rage!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroids lands a jab to Rage's midsection.
Steroids stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Steroids looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steroids controlling the pace.
Steroids seems to be looking for submissions.
Steroids passes to full mount!
Rage tries to reverse the position but Steroids maintains control.
Steroids controlling from mount.
Rage can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroids looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steroids dominating with strikes here.
Steroids moves to take his opponent's back.
Steroids lands a shot to the head.
Rage is rocked!
Rage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rage tries to escape but Steroids has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rage looks gassed!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steroids lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroids has good solid back control here.
Steroids is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rage is defending well though. Steroids let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroids just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Steroids is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rage up.
Steroids is hanging on to Rage's back as he tries to escape.
Steroids trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rage doesn't escape.
Steroids is punishing Rage with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroids lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rage tries to break free.
Steroids controlling the position well here. Rage rolled but Steroids kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Steroids is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rage up.
Rage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steroids.
The referee stands the fighters back up. War Steroids just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steroids lands with a nice body punch.
Steroids closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steroids just content to control the position.
Steroids is putting a hurting on Rage here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroids stands up and beckons Rage to his feet.
Steroids lands a nice hook to Rage's body. Rage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steroids drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroids pushes down on Rage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Steroids.
Steroids is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steroids sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steroids lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroids content just to control the position here.
Steroids landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
War Steroids dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steroids swivels and escapes.
Steroids scores with a takedown into Rage's guard.
Steroids pushes down on Rage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steroids not doing much here.
Steroids is nestled in close to Rage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steroids passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rage!
Steroids takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Steroids.
Steroids prevents Rage from getting the reversal.
Steroids controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. War Steroids just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steroids looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroids cracks Rage with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Steroids controlling his opponent.
Steroids seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rage for as long as he can get away with.
War Steroids overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steroids has control of Rage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Steroids with shots to the head and body - Rage looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroids in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steroids content just to control the position here.
Steroids is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rage is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). War Steroids!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Extreme Ways - Moby. The key to victory for Benjamin Wentworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
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, Christian Torre!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wentworth.
Torre is trying to get back to half guard.
Wentworth is looking to take a break and control but Torre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentworth working away.
Torre dodges the ground and pound from Wentworth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torre striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Torre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wentworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wentworth 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.
Wentworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torre tries for a takedown but Wentworth circles away easily
and Wentworth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Torre's guard now.
Torre looking for a guillotine here but Wentworth defends easily.
Wentworth pushing down on Torre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Torre dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
Torre wants to improve his position but Wentworth is controlling well.
Torre is defending against the submission attempts here by Wentworth.
Wentworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Torre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torre looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wentworth has a takedown stuffed.
Torre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torre lands in his opponent's guard.
Torre tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentworth is retaining full guard.
Torre landing with the ground and pound.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but Torre controlling him for the moment.
Torre lands a couple of digs.
Wentworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torre throws a big right hand that misses.
Torre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wentworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torre has Wentworth in his guard.
Torre looks gassed!
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Torre is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Torre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torre is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wentworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torre wants to sweep but no luck.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torre is keeping the position for now.
Wentworth passes Torre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torre trying to control but Wentworth postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wentworth moves into the clinch.
Wentworth wants a takedown but no success here.
Torre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Wentworth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Torre is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth tries to pass to full mount but Torre defends it.
Torre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Torre is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Wentworth stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torre to get to his feet.
Torre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wentworth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Benjamin Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Torre.
Wentworth moves nicely into side control.
Wentworth advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torre is trying to stand.
Wentworth wants to control the pace but Torre is squirming around nicely.
Wentworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Wentworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Wentworth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torre has his takedown stuffed
and Wentworth counters with a shoot takedown. Torre fights it but they end up in guard.
Benjamin Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torre keeping full guard, as Wentworth tries to pass.
Torre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Torre is keeping the position.
Torre tries to strike from the bottom.
Torre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torre is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre looking to control.
Torre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wentworth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wentworth taking a bit of punishment here - Torre scoring with strikes.
Wentworth gets back to half guard.
Wentworth is trying is best to control the position here.
Torre lands strikes from half guard.
Wentworth actively working from the bottom here.
Wentworth is looking to improve his position.
Wentworth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wentworth tries to roll over but Torre keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torre is thwarting Wentworth's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torre connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Torre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wentworth controlling the pace.
Wentworth 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.
Wentworth is pressing down on Torre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torre is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torre trying to control here.
Wentworth wants to free his trapped foot but Torre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wentworth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Torre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Torre working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Torre tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Wentworth has taken his back.
Wentworth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Torre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Torre wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Wentworth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wentworth with a poor takedown
and Torre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wentworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torre is one step ahead there.
Torre with a nice head shot there.
Wentworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torre with a nice head shot there.
Torre lands a couple of digs.
Torre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torre trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Torre is working Wentworth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but Torre controlling him for the moment.
Wentworth is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torre feints and as Wentworth raises his hands in defense, Torre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torre advances position into side control!
Wentworth wants to control but Torre postures up.
Wentworth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torre off and has taken his back!
Wentworth punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wentworth has the hooks in. Torre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working for the choke.
Wentworth is trying to stick to Torre's back but Torre is turning into Wentworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wentworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Torre.
Torre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wentworth trying to strike off his back.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Torre from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wentworth is on top in guard.
Wentworth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wentworth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torre scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Torre striking off his back but it's not causing Wentworth any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is pushing down on Torre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torre is fighting to maintain full guard but Wentworth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torre has hold of Wentworth's hands but Wentworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wentworth is looking to advance position but Torre won't allow it.
Torre tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Wentworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torre sees it coming and defends easily.
Torre is refusing to be controlled, as Wentworth sits in half guard.
Torre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torre.
Wentworth advances position into side control!
Wentworth decides to stand back up. Wentworth steps back and let's Torre get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torre misses with a takedown
and Wentworth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wentworth works his way into full mount!
Wentworth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wentworth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Torre tries to lock up and control but Wentworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torre is working to get back to half guard.
Wentworth stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Christian Torre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Wentworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Wentworth closes the distance and clinches up with Torre, looking for a takedown. Wentworth pushes Torre against the cage but Torre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Wentworth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wentworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Wentworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alkan Jemil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alkan Jemil!
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, Sasha Novavich!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novavich drives through and clinches with Jemil against the cage.
Jemil looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Novavich pulls guard.
Jemil wants to get up but he can't break Novavich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Novavich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Novavich scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Novavich tries to strike from the bottom.
Jemil trying to control but Novavich is working from the bottom.
Novavich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jemil is pushing down on Novavich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novavich is fighting to maintain full guard but Jemil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Novavich gets back to full guard.
Novavich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jemil!
Jemil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novavich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jemil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Novavich scoring with strikes but Jemil is staying in there.
The referee warns Jemil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Novavich.
Novavich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jemil is squirming around, avoiding Novavich's attempts to control the action.
Novavich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jemil?
Novavich looking to secure an arm triangle but Jemil defends it well.
Novavich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Novavich looking to secure an arm triangle but Jemil defends it well.
Jemil could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novavich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Novavich wants to control the pace but Jemil is squirming around nicely.
Novavich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Novavich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Novavich lands with some strikes.
Novavich lands a nice shot to the head.
Novavich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jemil is desperately trying to improve his position but Novavich has a good base and remains in mount.
Novavich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novavich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Novavich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jemil is trying desperately to improve position.
Novavich lands with some strikes.
Novavich landing punches.
Novavich unloading with bombs!
Novavich raining down shots from the mount!
Novavich looking for a guillotine from mount but Jemil is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Novavich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jemil is looking to get to half guard.
Novavich landing strikes from the mount.
Novavich working for a submission but Jemil is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novavich is landing with some decent strikes but Jemil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Novavich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Novavich rushes Jemil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Novavich can't break the clinch.
Novavich has hold of one of Jemil's legs. Jemil is fighting the takedown attempt but Novavich gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Novavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novavich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Novavich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Novavich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Novavich throwing strikes from guard but Jemil blocks nicely.
Novavich wants to control from the top but Jemil keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jemil is looking for a triangle but Novavich pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich wants to control from the top but Jemil keeps moving.
Novavich passes Jemil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Novavich working Jemil over with strikes.
Jemil looking for submissions off his back.
Novavich is working for a kimura but Jemil is defending it quite comfortably.
Novavich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Novavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jemil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novavich is nestled in close to Jemil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Novavich working over Jemil with some ground and pound. Jemil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jemil tries to get to full guard but Novavich has control of the leg.
Jemil is working hard here to advance position.
Novavich wants to take a breather but Jemil is having none of it.
Novavich winds up and cracks Jemil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jemil has hold of Novavich's hands but Novavich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novavich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Novavich slips a nice elbow through Jemil's hands, connecting with Jemil's forehead.
Jemil is trying to maintain the position but Novavich is very close to passing his half guard.
Novavich working over Jemil with some ground and pound. Jemil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jemil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novavich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Novavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jemil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Novavich lands strikes from half guard.
Jemil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jemil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novavich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novavich connects with a nice short shot to Jemil's temple.
Novavich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemil wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novavich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sasha Novavich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novavich seems to be looking for submissions.
Novavich slips a nice elbow through Jemil's hands, connecting with Jemil's forehead.
Novavich working the head and body with strikes.
Jemil looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Novavich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Novavich moves in looking to clinch but Jemil pushes him off.
Novavich misses with a head kick.
Novavich clinches up against the cage.
Jemil misses with a knee strike.
Jemil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Novavich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Novavich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Novavich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Novavich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Novavich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novavich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Jemil.
Jemil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Novavich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jemil some visible discomfort.
Novavich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jemil taking a bit of punishment here - Novavich scoring with strikes.
Novavich working the head with strikes.
Novavich scores with punches from side control.
Novavich working the ground and pound from side control.
Novavich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jemil down.
Novavich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jemil keeps working.
Sasha Novavich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Novavich gets a clinch.
Novavich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jemil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Novavich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Novavich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Novavich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jemil wants to sweep here but Novavich controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novavich.
Novavich scoring with some ground and pound.
Novavich stands up over Jemil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jemil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Novavich landing some decent shots from guard.
Novavich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jemil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Novavich escapes and throws Jemil's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jemil is being controlled here.
That's four 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.
Novavich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jemil is being controlled here.
Jemil is not content to let Novavich control the position.
Jemil tries to buck Novavich off but Novavich is having none of it.
Novavich just content to control the position.
Alkan Jemil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jemil is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Novavich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novavich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Novavich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas has chosen Mocking Bird as his entrance music. Lloyd Christmas 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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188 lbs
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189 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christmas.
It looks like Lloyd Christmas has been cut.
Chapel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapel tries a head kick but it misses.
Christmas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chapel.
Chapel throws a head kick that misses.
Chapel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christmas circles away.
Chapel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christmas.
Trent Chapel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapel misses with a head kick.
Chapel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Christmas looks to land a combination. Chapel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapel lands with a kick to the temple. Christmas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chapel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Christmas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christmas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapel just misses with a punch to the body.
Christmas cracks Chapel with an open hand slap.
Chapel misses with a combination
letting Christmas counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel misses with an uppercut.
Christmas scores with a jab to the body.
Chapel slips a straight right by Christmas.
Chapel misses with a takedown attempt
and Christmas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapel misses with a head kick.
Chapel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chapel is breathing heavily.
Chapel stops Christmas from standing up.
Chapel stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Chapel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christmas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christmas has escaped and now he's on top!
Chapel has a closed guard, preventing Christmas from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christmas controls the pace.
Christmas wants to stand but Chapel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chapel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Chapel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Christmas has passed into side control.
Chapel is looking to regain half guard here but Christmas keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christmas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chapel is looking to improve his position but Christmas isn't that keen on the idea.
Christmas blocks Chapel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Christmas controlling from mount.
Chapel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four 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.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Chapel from controlling successfully.
Christmas wants to stand but Chapel is controlling the position.
Chapel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christmas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chapel has Christmas in his guard.
Chapel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chapel is proving hard to escape from.
Chapel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trent Chapel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Christmas's cut.
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.
Chapel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chapel wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Chapel moves into full mount! Christmas won't be happy about that!
Christmas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Chapel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chapel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christmas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas tries to hold on but Chapel pushes him away.
Chapel has hold of Christmas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Christmas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel looking to finish with strikes here!
Chapel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christmas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christmas!
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas gets to his feet. Chapel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chapel throws a sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
Chapel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christmas.
Christmas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapel fails with the takedown
enabling Christmas to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapel fails with the takedown
and Christmas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Christmas.
Chapel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christmas's head.
Chapel misses with a takedown
and Christmas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Chapel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapel throws a body kick that misses.
Chapel moves out of range as Christmas strikes.
Chapel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christmas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chapel is working an open guard so Christmas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chapel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christmas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christmas!
Danga de danga de dang - Christmas scores with a four punch combination!
Chapel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christmas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christmas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christmas works the jab nicely.
Christmas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chapel in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christmas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christmas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Christmas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christmas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chapel actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapel punching from the bottom.
Chapel wants to get back to full guard but Christmas has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Christmas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Christmas's cut.
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!
Christmas throws an overhand right that lands on Chapel's shoulder, as Chapel tries to avoid the shot.
Chapel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trent Chapel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapel shoots and misses
and Christmas counters with a nice body shot.
Chapel throws a head kick that misses.
Christmas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lloyd Christmas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapel tries for a takedown but Christmas circles away easily
and Christmas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chapel's guard.
Christmas wants to get up but he can't break Chapel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christmas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapel's guard.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Christmas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Christmas misses its intended target.
Chapel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chapel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chapel tries for a takedown but Christmas circles away easily
and Chapel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Chapel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapel takes one to the chin there.
Chapel dodges the punch combination from Christmas.
Chapel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapel shoots and misses
and Christmas counters with a left and a right that stings Chapel.
Chapel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christmas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel tries for a takedown but Christmas circles away easily
and Christmas counters with a nice uppercut.
Christmas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Christmas showed some decent athleticism there.
Christmas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Christmas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Christmas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Chapel misses with a takedown attempt
and Christmas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chapel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Christmas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chapel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Christmas misses.
Chapel tries for a takedown but Christmas circles away easily
and Christmas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christmas works Chapel's body with a nice hook.
Chapel misses with a double jab
and Christmas counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christmas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chapel misses with a takedown
and Christmas counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Christmas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christmas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Christmas!
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