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MMM 40: Markman vs. Khan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marcel Vergera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bailamos. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Marcel Vergera!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Vergera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodgers lands a big head kick that sends Vergera tumbling to the mat! Rodgers takes a step backwards and waves Vergera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Juan Marcel Vergera has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers blocks the body kick.
Vergera wants to stay close but Rodgers steps back to make room for something. Vergera seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Rodgers and Vergera drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colton Rodgers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
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, Ryan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliver is trying to control. Jurgenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Jurgenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jurgenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jurgenson punching from the bottom.
Jurgenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliver tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jurgenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver.
Oliver trying to mount his opponent but Jurgenson defends it.
Jurgenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jurgenson.
Oliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliver trying to mount his opponent but Jurgenson defends it.
Jurgenson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jurgenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jurgenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jurgenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jurgenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jurgenson striking off his back but it's not causing Oliver any problems.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Oliver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jurgenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jurgenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Jurgenson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Jurgenson 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.
Jurgenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliver is looking to stand up but Jurgenson won't let him.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Jurgenson is retaining full guard.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Jurgenson keeps moving.
Jurgenson striking off his back but it's not causing Oliver any problems.
Jurgenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jurgenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgenson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver trying to control but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Oliver wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jurgenson misses with a takedown
and Oliver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jurgenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jurgenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jurgenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jurgenson lands an upkick as Oliver stands over him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Jurgenson is keeping the position.
Oliver trying to control but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
Ryan Oliver has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jurgenson tries to clinch up
and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown. Jurgenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgenson keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Jurgenson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Oliver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliver showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurgenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jurgenson punching from the bottom.
Oliver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliver seems to be looking for submissions.
Jurgenson is pressing down on Oliver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jurgenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jurgenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Jurgenson striking off his back but it's not causing Oliver any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Jurgenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jurgenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jurgenson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jurgenson striking off his back but it's not causing Oliver any problems.
Jurgenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jurgenson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jurgenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliver passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliver is looking for a kimura here.
Jurgenson punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Oliver seems content to control.
Jurgenson punching from the bottom.
Oliver is keen to just control but Jurgenson is a slippery customer.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jurgenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jurgenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliver trying to control the action but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jurgenson trying to get back to full guard but Oliver takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jurgenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jurgenson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jurgenson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jurgenson is working to get back to half guard.
Oliver content just to control the position here.
Jurgenson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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.
Oliver thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jurgenson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Oliver. What's that going to do exactly?
Oliver blocks Jurgenson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Oliver controlling from mount.
Jurgenson can't escape the position.
Oliver is landing with some decent strikes but Jurgenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jurgenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jurgenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver blocks Jurgenson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jurgenson is looking to improve his position but Oliver isn't that keen on the idea.
Jurgenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jurgenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgenson tries to keep at a distance but Oliver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliver has hold of one of Jurgenson's legs. Jurgenson is fighting the takedown attempt but Oliver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jurgenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oliver 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.
Oliver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jurgenson is proving hard to escape from.
Jurgenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliver takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Jurgenson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jurgenson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jurgenson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jurgenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgenson trying to strike off his back.
Oliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurgenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Jurgenson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Oliver.
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgenson moves away.
Oliver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Oliver trying to control the action but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
Jurgenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jurgenson taking some punishment here, with Oliver in his half guard.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Jurgenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jurgenson is looking to improve his position.
Jurgenson punching from the bottom.
Oliver is keen to just control but Jurgenson is a slippery customer.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Oliver drops an elbow to the side of Jurgenson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver blocks the strikes from Jurgenson.
Jurgenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Oliver moves nicely into side control.
Jurgenson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Oliver trying to control the action but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
Jurgenson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jurgenson seems a little lost for a moment, as Oliver dominates the positioning.
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.
Oliver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgenson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jurgenson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jurgenson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Oliver avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jurgenson.
Oliver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jurgenson to his feet.
Billy Joe Jurgenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Oliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliver 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Oliver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Buffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biff Buffington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biff Buffington!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters with a straight right hand.
Buffington misses with a head kick.
Buffington moves to clinch but Shields breaks away
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
Buffington tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shields checks it well.
Buffington shoots and misses
and Shields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields scores a takedown into full mount!
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shields landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffington tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffington looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shields really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Buffington.
Shields's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoiding Buffington 's attempts to control his hands.
Buffington is trying to get back to his feet but Shields has full control of the position and if anything, Buffington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shields controlling the positon.
Buffington is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Shields has locked on a rear naked choke here! Buffington is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Shields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Marconna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconna's entrance music is Bobby Brown - My Prerogative. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Paulie Marconna has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paulie Marconna seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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243 lbs
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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, Paulie Marconna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Marconna counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Marconna counter with a right hand.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Marconna to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marconna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velasquez darts in and clinches Marconna up against the cage.
Marconna lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marconna stalls.
Marconna keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marconna lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
A body shot lands from Marconna.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Marconna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marconna.
Velasquez being controlled against the cage.
Marconna lands a shoulder strike.
Marconna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marconna cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
Marconna is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Marconna controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Marconna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Marconna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marconna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marconna lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Abel Velasquez has been cut.
Marconna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marconna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Marconna.
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!
Marconna lands a left hand.
Marconna has Velasquez pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marconna.
Marconna lands an uppercut that drops Velasquez! Marconna follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez seems a little lost for a moment, as Marconna dominates the positioning.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Marconna finish him?
Velasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paulie Marconna just wasn't active enough.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marconna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marconna to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marconna.
Marconna has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
A short right from Marconna on the inside.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Marconna has the dominant position.
Marconna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconna digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Marconna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marconna scores with a hook to the body.
Marconna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marconna connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Marconna on the inside.
Marconna lands a nice shot to the body.
Marconna effectively controlling the action here.
Marconna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Marconna taking a breather.
Marconna is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
Marconna lands with a right to the head.
Marconna tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Marconna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Marconna connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Marconna.
A right handed body shot lands from Marconna.
Marconna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marconna.
A hook to the body from Marconna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marconna.
Velasquez tries to work over Marconna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marconna works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Marconna.
Marconna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velasquez or not.
Marconna is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Marconna lands a body shot.
Marconna digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Marconna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marconna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Marconna.
Marconna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marconna lands a right hand.
Marconna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Marconna.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Marconna is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marconna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marconna is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marconna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marconna lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marconna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Marconna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abel Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Marconna. Marconna maintains the clinch.
Marconna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marconna lands an uppercut.
Marconna lands with a right to the head.
Marconna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Marconna has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Marconna.
Marconna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marconna lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marconna.
A right hand to the body from Marconna.
Marconna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Marconna.
Marconna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marconna is working Velasquez over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marconna.
Marconna lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marconna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marconna lands with a left to the head.
Marconna has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marconna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marconna digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez tries to break free but Marconna pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Marconna.
Marconna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velasquez or not.
Marconna gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marconna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marconna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marconna lands an uppercut.
Marconna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marconna scores with a shoulder strike.
Marconna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Marconna lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Marconna.
Good body shot from Marconna.
Marconna lands a right hand.
Marconna prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Marconna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marconna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marconna connects with a knee to the head.
Marconna lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marconna.
Velasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marconna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marconna scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Marconna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconna lands with a right to the head.
Marconna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marconna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Marconna is controlling him.
Marconna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paulie Marconna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marconna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Marconna prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Marconna stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Marconna is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Marconna keeps him there for the moment.
Marconna trying to control the position but instead, Velasquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marconna into the cage.
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marconna is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marconna manages to get to full guard.
Velasquez wants to stand but Marconna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Marconna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marconna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Marconna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marconna dives into side control.
Velasquez being controlled for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Marconna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abel Velasquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marconna counters with a two punch combo.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marconna backs up against the cage.
Marconna has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marconna.
Marconna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marconna scores with a shoulder strike.
Marconna stalling.
Marconna gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulie Marconna.
Velasquez darts in and clinches Marconna up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconna won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Marconna.
Marconna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marconna lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconna scores with a shoulder strike.
Marconna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marconna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Marconna lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marconna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marconna cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
Marconna lands a knee to the body.
Marconna presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marconna connects with a knee to the head.
Marconna lands a knee to the head.
Marconna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Marconna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marconna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Marconna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marconna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Marconna.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Marconna has him pressed against the cage.
Marconna pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Marconna has the dominant position.
Paulie Marconna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconna lands a left hand.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Marconna.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marconna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marconna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Marconna on the inside.
Marconna lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Marconna gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Marconna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marconna scores with a shoulder strike.
Marconna lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marconna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marconna lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconna lands an uppercut.
Marconna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marconna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Marconna.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marconna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Marconna.
Velasquez instigates a clinch.
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.
A short right from Marconna on the inside.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconna won't allow it.
Velasquez wants to break free but Marconna has control.
Marconna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marconna.
Marconna digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Marconna.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Marconna has the dominant position.
Marconna effectively controlling the action here.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marconna scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Marconna digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Abel Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez is looking to control Marconna's arms but Marconna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velasquez has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Marconna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marconna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Marconna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Redcorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redcorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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, Cassius Boran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Redcorn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Boran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redcorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Redcorn throws an off balance right hand
and Boran counters with a solid body kick.
Boran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redcorn avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boran is defended easily by Redcorn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Boran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran throws a head kick that half lands.
Redcorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Boran is just out of range.
Redcorn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Cassius Boran has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boran moves away from the strike by Redcorn.
Redcorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boran needs to keep his hands up - Redcorn had a free shot at his head there.
Redcorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcorn drops Boran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boran looks back up at him and smiles so Redcorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boran is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Boran limp body while Redcorn jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Redcorn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
265 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateo Velez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velez closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side
and Sanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Velez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velez misses with a few strikes there.
Velez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanders.
It looks like Mateo Velez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velez is rocked!
Velez bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sanders comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Velez falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Velez was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Sanders!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Poehler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Poehler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots in but Poehler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poehler looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Poehler throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poehler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez stays in close to Poehler's body and controls the position.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Poehler wants to clinch but Martinez slips to the side
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Poehler didn't expect that.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martinez won't allow Poehler to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poehler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poehler keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugo Martinez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Poehler looks to clinch
so Martinez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugo Martinez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Poehler counters with a one-two to the body.
Poehler throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinez pushes down on Poehler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Martinez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Martinez 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.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown but Poehler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martinez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poehler swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Poehler wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Poehler's guard now.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Poehler keeps moving.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martinez misses with a takedown
and Poehler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poehler throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hugo Martinez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poehler sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poehler pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Martinez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poehler has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martinez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Martinez with a couple of short strikes.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Martinez goes for an armbar but Poehler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Poehler.
Hugo Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Poehler from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Martinez 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!
Poehler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control.
Poehler is letting Martinez control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Martinez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Martinez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but Poehler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Martinez.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Poehler wants to clinch but Martinez slips to the side
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown. Poehler fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caleb Poehler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Martinez.
Poehler tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poehler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez content to control rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugo Martinez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poehler misses with an uppercut
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hugo Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poehler is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez trying to control but Poehler is working from the bottom.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Martinez.
Poehler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Poehler didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Martinez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Chargaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brook Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chargaff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Choking Victim - Five Finger Discount. Erwin Chargaff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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20
148 lbs
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20
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erwin Chargaff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brook Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chargaff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Chargaff.
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chargaff is holding Brown down, trying to stall.
Chargaff wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown throws an elbow but Chargaff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown trying to control the action but Chargaff is working from the bottom.
Chargaff is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chargaff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chargaff is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Chargaff keeps moving.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Chargaff is trying to keep Brown in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chargaff wants to sweep but no luck.
Chargaff is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chargaff's guard.
Chargaff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chargaff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown works over Chargaff with some ground and pound from guard.
Chargaff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chargaff is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chargaff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chargaff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Chargaff blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chargaff is on top in guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chargaff from controlling successfully.
Chargaff throwing strikes but missing.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Chargaff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chargaff lands a couple of digs.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chargaff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chargaff preventing the sweep.
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.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chargaff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chargaff slows the pace down.
Brown tries to bench press Chargaff off him but Chargaff keeps the position.
Chargaff in the domination position with Brown hanging on.
Brown tries to bench press Chargaff off him but Chargaff keeps the position.
Chargaff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chargaff in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chargaff has hold of Brown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chargaff cranks the arm and Brown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erwin Chargaff!
Erwin Chargaff is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekturo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ghengis Khan - Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tekturo Khan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Markman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markman's guard.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is looking to advance position but Markman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Markman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Markman breaks from Khan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markman throws a wild left hand from mount and Khan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
Markman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Markman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markman.
Markman won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Markman throws a big right hand that misses.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markman connects with a couple of short punches.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Khan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markman working a defensive guard here.
Markman pulls Khan in close to his closed guard and prevents Khan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rory Markman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Khan looks for a takedown but Markman sprawls well.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markman counters with a nice body kick.
Markman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markman is in close to Khan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan is trying to control the position but Markman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Khan misses.
Markman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markman is in Khan's guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman chips away with some ground and pound.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markman postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markman stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Markman throws and elbow that misses. Khan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markman's guard. Nice move by Khan!
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Markman is retaining full guard.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is trying to stand up here but Khan is controlling him well.
Khan wants to take a breather but Markman is having none of it.
Markman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markman is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Khan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Khan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to control but Markman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khan throws some wild stikes that Markman manages to avoid easily.
Markman blocking the ground and pound.
Khan breaks from Markman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Khan raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Markman because Khan loaded up on that one.
Khan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khan raining down shots from the mount!
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khan misses with a head shot.
Khan lands a heavy elbow.
Markman is rocked!
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big strike lands for Khan! That's really hurt Markman and he's turned his back - Khan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Khan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekturo Khan!
Tekturo Khan is the new middleweight champion!
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