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APF 27 - Prescott PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vseslav Gorniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HOMIE Dee Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee Clown has chosen N.W.A. ft. Snoop Dogg - Chin Check as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vseslav Gorniy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, HOMIE Dee Clown!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee Clown is looking to clinch.
Dee Clown tries to clinch up but Gorniy circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorniy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gorniy lands in his opponent's guard.
Gorniy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorniy prevents Dee Clown from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gorniy looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gorniy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vseslav Gorniy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dee Clown tries to clinch up.
Dee Clown tries to clinch up but Gorniy circles away and keeps his distance.
Dee Clown doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorniy circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dee Clown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dee Clown tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorniy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee Clown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorniy.
Gorniy shoots in for a double leg but Dee Clown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee Clown is looking to clinch but Gorniy is avoiding it.
Gorniy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
HOMIE Dee Clown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee Clown is looking to clinch.
Dee Clown is looking to clinch.
Dee Clown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee Clown.
Dee Clown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee Clown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorniy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee Clown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vseslav Gorniy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dee Clown tries to clinch there but Gorniy circles away.
Gorniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee Clown.
Dee Clown tries to clinch there but Gorniy circles away.
Dee Clown is looking to clinch.
Gorniy shoots in and drives through. Dee Clown sprawls well.
Dee Clown tries to clinch up.
Gorniy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dee Clown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Clown moves in looking to clinch but Gorniy pushes him off.
Gorniy shoots in for a double leg but Dee Clown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dee Clown tries to clinch but Gorniy moves out of range.
HOMIE Dee Clown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dee Clown tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorniy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dee Clown tries to clinch but Gorniy is having none of it.
Dee Clown tries to clinch but Gorniy is having none of it.
Dee Clown tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorniy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dee Clown slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorniy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dee Clown defending well as Gorniy loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gorniy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee Clown moves in looking to clinch but Gorniy pushes him off.
Gorniy misses the jab.
A slow jab from Gorniy misses its intended target.
Gorniy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dee Clown as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorniy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorniy wants to clinch but Dee Clown slips to the side
and Dee Clown moves into the clinch.
Gorniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HOMIE Dee Clown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dee Clown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gorniy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
HOMIE Dee Clown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee Clown clinches up with Gorniy and pushes him back against the cage.
Dee Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorniy avoids it.
Dee Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorniy avoids it.
Dee Clown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorniy is defending well for now.
Dee Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorniy avoids it.
Gorniy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dee Clown has him pressed against the cage.
Dee Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorniy avoids it.
Dee Clown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorniy's efforts to push away.
Dee Clown being controlled against the cage.
Dee Clown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee Clown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dee Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorniy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dee Clown takes a shot to the head.
Dee Clown working Gorniy over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorniy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gorniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Dee Clown won't allow it.
Dee Clown missing with knees to the body.
Gorniy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dee Clown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gorniy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dee Clown missing with knees to the body.
Gorniy blocks an elbow strike from Dee Clown.
Dee Clown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorniy's efforts to push away.
Gorniy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dee Clown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dee Clown misses with an elbow strike.
Gorniy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vseslav Gorniy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee Clown gets underhooks to prevent Gorniy's takedown attempt.
Dee Clown pushes off an throws an elbow but Gorniy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dee Clown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dee Clown lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorniy won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Gorniy.
Dee Clown landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gorniy avoiding damage as Dee Clown throws knees to the body.
Dee Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorniy.
Dee Clown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gorniy decides to pull guard.
Gorniy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorniy controlling Dee Clown's posture.
Dee Clown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gorniy, up you get!
Dee Clown wants to clinch
and Gorniy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee Clown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gorniy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dee Clown!
Gorniy controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee Clown squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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 Vseslav Gorniy.
I think Gorniy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vseslav Gorniy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giani Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbi Morthens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubbi Morthens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giani Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubbi Morthens!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morthens shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez sprawls well. He's pushed Morthens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Suarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morthens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez wants to stand but Morthens has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Morthens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suarez!
Morthens controlling his opponent.
Suarez tries to hold on but Morthens postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Morthens looking for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is having none of it.
Morthens manages to capitalize on a mistake by Suarez to take his back!
Suarez wants to escape the position.
Suarez trying to control the action but Morthens just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez is really stuck here.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Morthens is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Suarez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Morthens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubbi Morthens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Joe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Fly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fly's waist but Fly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joe off to one side.
Fly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fly has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe wanted to stand there but Fly had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Fly's legs - danger averted.
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Joe has his hands clasped together but Fly extends an breaks Joe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butter Fly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Duke Malfoy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Duke Malfoy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malfoy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Malfoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Malfoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malfoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jim Smith has been cut.
Malfoy misses with a double jab
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malfoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malfoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malfoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Malfoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malfoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Malfoy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malfoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Malfoy.
Malfoy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Malfoy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malfoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Malfoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malfoy tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malfoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith tests Malfoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Malfoy moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith throws a combination. Malfoy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malfoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Malfoy moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malfoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Malfoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malfoy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Malfoy moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Malfoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook but Malfoy avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duke Malfoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malfoy tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malfoy.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Malfoy backpedaling.
Malfoy is rocked!
Smith throws a series of punches but Malfoy avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Malfoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Malfoy avoids the punch easily.
Malfoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malfoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malfoy throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A left lands for Malfoy.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Malfoy.
Malfoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Malfoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that Malfoy avoids nicely.
Malfoy drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malfoy looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Malfoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malfoy walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves out of range as Malfoy throws a body kick.
Malfoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Malfoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malfoy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith 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.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Malfoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malfoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Malfoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malfoy moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malfoy moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malfoy tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malfoy to the ground. Malfoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malfoy. Malfoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a series of punches but Malfoy moves out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Malfoy avoids it.
Malfoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Malfoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malfoy drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malfoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Malfoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malfoy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Malfoy ducks down to avoid it.
Malfoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smith'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.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malfoy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malfoy keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malfoy tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malfoy wants to get back to his feet.
Malfoy is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Malfoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malfoy trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malfoy is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malfoy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Malfoy defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Malfoy.
Malfoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malfoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malfoy clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malfoy dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Malfoy moves out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malfoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malfoy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malfoy misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malfoy's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Malfoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Malfoy is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Malfoy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Malfoy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith cracks Malfoy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Malfoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Malfoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malfoy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Malfoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malfoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Malfoy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Wreaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Lassiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lassiter has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music. 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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265 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Wreaver!
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, Paul Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter throws a head kick but Wreaver moves out of range.
Wreaver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lassiter.
Wreaver avoids the head kick by Lassiter.
Lassiter connects with a high kick.
It looks like Marc Wreaver has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Lassiter.
Lassiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Paul Lassiter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wreaver works Lassiter's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Wreaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wreaver misses with the combination.
Paul Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lassiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wreaver thows a body shot but no joy.
Lassiter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wreaver's head.
Lassiter looks gassed!
Lassiter throws a head kick that misses.
Lassiter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wreaver scores with a sloppy right hand. Lassiter should have avoided that one.
Wreaver swinging wilding here.
Wreaver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Paul Lassiter's cut even more.
Lassiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wreaver lands a nice shot to the body.
Wreaver drops Lassiter with a beautiful combination! Lassiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wreaver is looking for the KO!
Lassiter is rocked!
Lassiter loses concentration momentarily and Wreaver pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Lassiter crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Wreaver finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marc Wreaver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Kline has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrenton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kline.
Wrenton tries to clinch up.
Kline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrenton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrenton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kline uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wrenton moves in looking to clinch but Kline pushes him off.
Wrenton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kline throws out the jab.
Wrenton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrenton drives through and clinches with Kline against the cage.
Wrenton misses with the head strike.
Kline wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Wrenton.
Wrenton prevents Kline from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kline's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wrenton lands a body shot.
Wrenton pushes Kline back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrenton.
A frustrated look appears on Kline's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wrenton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wrenton - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrenton lands a nice uppercut.
Kline wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kline has had enough of the clinch but Wrenton keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wrenton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wrenton.
Wrenton lands a shoulder strike.
Wrenton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kline backwards.
Kline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kline slips under a jab.
Wrenton slips under a jab from Kline.
Wrenton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrenton tries to clinch but Kline moves out of range.
Kline slips a straight right by Wrenton.
Wrenton throws a hook but Kline blocks it.
Kline throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrenton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrenton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kline keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kline swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kline throws the left hand but Wrenton avoids the punch easily.
Wrenton misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrenton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton catches Kline with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kline jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wrenton is looking to clinch but Kline is avoiding it.
Kline throws a hook to the side of Wrenton's head but Wrenton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kline finds it's way through Wrenton's defenses.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrenton is looking to clinch but Kline is avoiding it.
Kline throws the left hand but Wrenton avoids the punch easily.
Wrenton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kline.
Adin Wrenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Wrenton coming out on top.
Wrenton slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Kline misses its intended target.
Wrenton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrenton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kline.
Wrenton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kline.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton slips under a jab from Kline.
Wrenton loads up on a big right hand but Kline slips the punch.
Kline looks to land a combination but Wrenton avoids it well.
A big right from Wrenton misses.
Wrenton moves into range and clinches up with Kline.
Wrenton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kline wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kline wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kline wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrenton has a couple of punches blocked by Kline.
Wrenton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kline can't break the clinch.
Kline is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrenton has double underhooks.
Kline tries to break the clinch but Wrenton is controlling the position.
Wrenton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrenton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrenton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrenton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kline backwards.
Wrenton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrenton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kline's efforts to push away.
Wrenton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kline tries to break the clinch but Wrenton is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline working hard to break the clinch.
Wrenton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kline uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kline takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kline manages to break the clinch.
Wrenton wants to clinch up but Kline keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrenton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kline is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kline keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrenton throws a looping overhand right but Kline ducks down to avoid it.
Wrenton rushes Kline and presses him up against the cage.
Wrenton misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kline is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kline looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Wrenton.
Wrenton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kline backwards.
Wrenton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kline's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adin Wrenton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrenton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrenton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kline slips a jab and a cross from Wrenton.
Wrenton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrenton tries to clinch but Kline is having none of it.
Wrenton is looking to clinch but Kline is avoiding it.
Kline avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kline moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Adin Wrenton has been cut.
Wrenton clinches up against the cage.
Kline tries to circle away but Wrenton has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kline's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kline wants to break free but Wrenton has control.
Kline is trying to force a seperation but Wrenton has the dominant position.
Wrenton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wrenton lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrenton lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Wrenton.
Wrenton leaning against his opponent.
Wrenton is leaning against Kline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kline goes for a takedown attempt but Wrenton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adin Wrenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrenton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kline circles away.
Kline loads up on a big right hand but Wrenton slips the punch.
Wrenton moves in looking to clinch but Kline pushes him off.
Wrenton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrenton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kline swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrenton.
Wrenton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrenton moves in looking to clinch but Kline pushes him off.
Kline bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kline waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrenton.
Kline avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kline scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wrenton misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrenton is looking to clinch but Kline is avoiding it.
Kline swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrenton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kline circles away.
Wrenton misses with a looping left.
Wrenton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kline takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrenton is looking to clinch.
Wrenton misses with an uppercut. Kline saw that one coming.
Adin Wrenton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrenton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kline circles away.
Wrenton connects with a single shot there.
Wrenton is looking to clinch but Kline is avoiding it.
Wrenton tries to clinch but Kline moves out of range.
Kline misses with a wild body shot.
Wrenton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kline.
Kline misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kline.
Kline misses with an uppercut.
Wrenton wants to clinch up but Kline keeps it at a distance.
Wrenton throws a hook but Kline avoids it easily.
Wrenton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kline.
Wrenton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kline counters with a straight right hand.
Wrenton is breathing heavily.
Kline changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wrenton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kline passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wrenton!
Kline pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrenton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrenton is trying to control the position here but Kline swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Kline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Science. Nick Stevenson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
170 lbs
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21
186 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Greek tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson swings for the body but Greek moves out of range.
Greek rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greek lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
Greek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek prevents the takedown attempt.
Greek stalling in the clinch but Stevenson improves position.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Greek.
Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Greek controls his hands.
Greek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greek walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Greek is just out of range.
Greek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greek misses the body punch
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greek looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greek ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Greek tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greek tries to clinch but Stevenson moves away
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Greek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek trying to stall but Stevenson improves his position.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Greek holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevenson drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Greek lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch but Greek improves position.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greek prevents it.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Greek.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Greek has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Greek fails to land.
Greek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Greek misses with some punches.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Greek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greek lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Greek.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greek lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson being controlled against the cage.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson wants to stall.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greek gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Greek taking a breather.
Greek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greek stalling against the cage.
Greek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A short right from Greek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greek tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Greek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greek lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Greek moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Nick Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greek tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greek takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Greek as he connects with a hook.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek connects with the punch.
Greek instigates a clinch.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the cage.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Greek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Greek.
Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stevenson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Greek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greek stalls.
Greek lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Greek lands a right hand.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Stevenson goes for a takedown attempt but Greek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greek forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Greek on the inside.
Greek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
Greek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greek is working Stevenson over against the cage.
Greek gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greek blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
Greek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greek lands an elbow that stopped Stevenson in his tracks for a moment.
Greek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Greek.
A right hook to the body lands for Greek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to work over Greek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Greek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Greek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Greek lands a damaging elbow.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
Greek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Greek's head but Greek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Greek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson works Greek's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Greek.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greek.
Greek throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greek at a distance.
Stevenson lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greek wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Greek avoids nicely.
Greek throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson stuns Greek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greek darts in trying to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Greek with a series of wild strikes but Greek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greek darts in trying to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Greek backing up. Greek nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson tests Greek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greek throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Greek moves out of range.
Greek darts in trying to clinch
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevenson misses the body punch
and Greek counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for Greek.
A shot to de liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Greek.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Greek counters with a stiff right hand.
Greek rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Greek.
Greek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Greek lands with a short shot to the head.
Greek slows down the pace here.
Greek lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greek smiles and moves away.
Greek misses with a double jab.
Greek clinches with his opponent.
Greek has Stevenson pushed against the cage.
Greek misses with an elbow strike.
Greek prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Greek has the dominant position.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Greek has the dominant position.
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.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greek lands a high kick!
Nick Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Greek tries to clinch up
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greek misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Greek.
Well Greek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Strides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't no Rest for the Wicked. Ethan Strides has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Strides!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strides tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strides defends it nicely.
Mack misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mack.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mack.
Mack working the head with strikes.
Mack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mack 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.
Mack decides to stand back up. Mack steps back and let's Strides get back to his feet.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Strides sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strides fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strides bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strides.
Mack fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ethan Strides is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strides slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strides moves into the clinch.
Strides throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mack blocks it with crossed arms.
Strides tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Mack tries for a takedown but Strides manages to get underhooks.
Strides lands an elbow inside that Mack shrugs off.
Strides lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strides throws an elbow but misses.
Mack tries to pull guard but Strides holds him up against the cage and eventually Mack drops back down to his feet.
Strides misses with some punches.
Strides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strides misses with a punch on the inside.
Strides has Mack pressed against the cage, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mack can't get the takedown.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack prevents a body shot from Strides.
Mack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Strides wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack working for a triangle but Strides defends it easily.
Mack has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strides is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mack.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Strides gets to mount! Mack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mack can't escape the position.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Strides's attempts to control the action.
Mack is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strides trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Strides trying to control but Mack is having none of it.
Mack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strides stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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.
Mack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strides to the mat! Strides manages to get full guard.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strides works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mack scoring with some ground and pound.
Mack wants to stand but Strides is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mack stands up over Strides, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strides scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strides is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strides turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mack dives in and grabs Strides's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strides pushes down on Mack's head and hops out.
Mack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strides looking to control.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack throwing strikes but missing.
Strides utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strides utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strides throws a head kick that misses.
Strides is breathing heavily.
Strides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strides tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
A left lands for Mack.
Mack is looking to land body kicks.
Johnny Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Strides sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strides has time to react.
Mack scores a takedown into full mount!
Strides is desperately trying to improve his position but Mack has a good base and remains in mount.
Strides trying desperately to get to his feet.
Strides can't escape the position.
Mack landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack dominating with strikes here.
Mack is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strides to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strides shrugs it off.
Mack wants to control the pace but Strides is squirming around nicely.
Mack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mack goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Strides turns into him and now he's in Mack's guard.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strides doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strides manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strides trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking for a triangle but Strides pushes his legs off easily.
Strides got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strides has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Strides drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strides jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strides has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mack to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strides is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mack pulls down on the head and he's put Strides to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Mack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox has chosen Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Randy Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Tyler!
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, Tommy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyler was covering up waiting for the punch and Knox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Knox sits in half guard.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler keeping control of the position.
Knox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyler wants to control but Knox is keeping busy.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knox on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
Tommy Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tyler - just one landing.
It looks like Tommy Knox has been cut.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Knox is rocked!
Tyler lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Knox is looking to close the distance but Tyler sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Knox crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Knox is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Randy Tyler!
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