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MMM 47: Arber vs. Ragno PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Wutend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Wutend!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wutend swings for the body but Crocker moves out of range.
Crocker avoids the body shot from Wutend.
Crocker tries to clinch but Wutend moves away
and Wutend counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wutend.
Wutend misses with a wild body shot.
Crocker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crocker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wutend counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wutend circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wutend counters with a straight right hand.
Wutend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wutend is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crocker rather than just go for the knockout.
Wutend slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wutend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wutend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Wutend looks to throw the jab but Crocker is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wutend finds it's way round the side to connect with Crocker's head.
Oooooh!!! Wutend has knocked Crocker down with a huge combo! Wutend steps away and waves a wobbly Crocker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Crocker is rocked!
Crocker darts in trying to clinch
and Wutend counters with a crisp right that sends Crocker to the canvas! Wutend follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Wutend!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gene Mikami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Kanzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Mikami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Kanzaki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikami looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kanzaki!
Mikami looking to control but Kanzaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kanzaki tries to reverse the position but Mikami maintains control.
Mikami looking to control but Kanzaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikami mounts Kanzaki! Really nice guard pass there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikami trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kanzaki wants to hold on but Mikami pushes him away.
Kanzaki just holding on.
Mikami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kanzaki is looking to escape.
Mikami swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kanzaki is now in Mikami's guard. A big mistake from Mikami there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two 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.
Kanzaki trying to control but Mikami is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kanzaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kanzaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kanzaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikami gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikami is looking for a sweep. Kanzaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kanzaki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mikami is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryo Kanzaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Click, Click, BOOM!. Greg Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Greg Valentine has been cut.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Dominguez keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Valentine wants to clinch
and Dominguez counters with a left to the body.
Dominguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dominguez connects with a right that clearly hurt Valentine. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Dominguez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Valentine collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Faint - The Geeks Were Right kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paul Hogan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
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, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hogan!
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.
Malapitan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Malapitan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Malapitan wants to finish this one by submission but Hogan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Malapitan.
Malapitan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan has control of Hogan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hogan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Malapitan avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan controlling from mount.
Malapitan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malapitan misses with a head shot.
Malapitan wants to control the pace but Hogan is squirming around nicely.
Malapitan looking to ground and pound but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Malapitan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hogan works Malapitan's body with a nice hook.
Hogan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogan swivels and escapes.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
Malapitan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan needs to keep his hands up - Hogan had a free shot at his head there.
Malapitan is rocked!
Hogan connects with a superb combination that knocks Malapitan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hogan before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Malapitan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Hogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Kaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kaman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Kaman is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kaman extends the arm and Matthews is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Kaman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya Murometz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Murometz.
Murometz lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Murometz ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Murometz moves out of range.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murometz could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Murometz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Murometz is trying to control but can't.
Murometz won't allow Velasquez to pass to mount.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murometz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Murometz dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz wants to get back to his feet.
Murometz controlling the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murometz is just riding it out for now. Velasquez eventually gives up the hold.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Murometz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murometz's head.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Murometz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velasquez is thwarting Murometz's attempts to control the position.
Velasquez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Velasquez looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Murometz avoids it well.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses
enabling Murometz to counter with a crisp jab.
Murometz lands a hook that stumbles Velasquez back into the cage. Murometz follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Velasquez to the canvas! Murometz pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Velasquez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ilya Murometz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orh Urdaalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urdaalen has chosen Dope - I'm Back as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Orh Urdaalen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urdaalen shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Urdaalen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adams looking for subs from the bottom but Urdaalen mounts him!
Urdaalen looking to finish with strikes here!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Urdaalen.
A nice elbow there by Urdaalen.
Adams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Urdaalen controlling the pace for now.
Adams wants to hold on but Urdaalen pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen working Adams over with strikes here.
Urdaalen avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Urdaalen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen controlling the pace for now.
Urdaalen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Urdaalen controlling his opponent.
That's four 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.
Adams really wants to buck Urdaalen off and get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urdaalen landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orh Urdaalen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urdaalen dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Urdaalen dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Urdaalen's head and hops out.
Blake Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams catches Urdaalen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urdaalen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Urdaalen has double underhooks.
Urdaalen is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orh Urdaalen.
Urdaalen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams works over Urdaalen's head and body with a nice combination.
Urdaalen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Urdaalen won't be happy with that.
Adams wants to stand but Urdaalen has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Urdaalen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Adams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Adams is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Urdaalen manages to get to full guard.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Urdaalen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen wants to improve his position but instead Adams has moved into half guard.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
Adams wants to stand up but Urdaalen is controlling the position.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Urdaalen uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Adams throws a strike but Urdaalen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Urdaalen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Adams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Urdaalen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Urdaalen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adams's guard now.
Urdaalen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams controls Urdaalen momentarily but Urdaalen frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Blake Adams just wasn't active enough.
Urdaalen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urdaalen fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
A cross from Adams lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Urdaalen circles away.
Adams lands with a slapping head kick.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Urdaalen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Urdaalen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Urdaalen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urdaalen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a left right combination that sends Urdaalen crashing to the mat - Adams wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Urdaalen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Adams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brook Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brook Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Drogba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Brown works over Drogba with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drogba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Drogba looking to control.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown won't allow Drogba to get back to his feet.
Drogba trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown cracks Drogba with a solid left hand.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Drogba blocks nicely.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Drogba has wrist control.
Drogba has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is working Drogba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Drogba wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drogba's head.
Brown wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drogba has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Drogba tries to strike from the bottom.
Brown works over Drogba with some ground and pound from guard.
Drogba looking for a sweep. Not yet Drogba, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Drogba wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Drogba looking to control.
Brown gets to his feet. Drogba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Drogba's temple.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drogba tries to improve position but can't.
Brown trying to control the position but Drogba is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Drogba wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Drogba's back!
Brown controlling from the back.
Drogba is taking damage to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Brown.
Brown lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Drogba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drogba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Drogba's guard.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drogba's head.
Drogba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drogba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Drogba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drogba trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown managing to control the position.
Drogba won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brook Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is pulling down on Drogba's head to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden Drogba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogba.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Drogba has managed to sweep!
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Drogba is proving a slippery customer.
Drogba is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Drogba from controlling successfully.
Drogba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aiden Drogba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Drogba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drogba's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Drogba.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Drogba's temple.
Brown stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drogba to get to his feet.
Drogba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown postures up.
Drogba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogba keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drogba's head.
Brown is working Drogba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drogba is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drogba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drogba is breathing heavily.
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!
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Drogba throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.
Brown keeps Drogba under control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown tries to buck Drogba off but Drogba is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drogba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drogba's head.
Drogba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drogba pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown passes to side control.
Drogba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown tries to move to full mount but Drogba actually manages to regain half guard.
Drogba trying to control but Brown postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Drogba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Drogba to get to his feet.
Drogba misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Drogba fights it but they end up in guard.
Drogba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown stops Drogba from standing up.
Drogba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Drogba's brow.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drogba's head.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drogba working a defensive guard here.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drogba can do to turn this around?
Brown is in close to Drogba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drogba working a defensive guard here.
Brown advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Drogba wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Drogba taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Drogba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Drogba is defending the position.
Brown stands up and beckons Drogba to join him on the feet.
Drogba darts in trying to clinch
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drogba's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drogba's head.
Aiden Drogba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is working Drogba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Brown!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Werner Arber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ragno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arber's entrance music is Pink Floyd - Money. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ragno's choice of entrance music: The World is Mine. Maximus Ragno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Arber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Ragno!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragno connects with a body shot that sends Arber's belly button to the back.
Ragno cracks the inside of Arber's front leg.
Arber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragno counters with a nice body kick.
Ragno misses the body punch
and Arber counters with a nice uppercut.
Arber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragno punishes Arber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragno swings for the body but Arber moves out of range.
Arber misses with a looping left.
Arber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragno.
A big left from Arber misses.
Ragno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragno.
Arber misses with an uppercut
and Ragno counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Ragno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arber is breathing heavily.
Ragno takes a swing at Arber's ribcage but misses.
Ragno punishes Arber's body with a nice straight punch.
Arber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragno's hands.
Ragno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arber takes a swing at Ragno's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragno connects with a right hand. Arber shakes it off.
It looks like Werner Arber has been cut.
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!
Arber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragno can pounce on him.
Ragno lands with a cross.
Ragno scores with a hook.
Arber misses with a combination
and Ragno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragno throws a body punch but Arber moves out of range.
Ragno lands a leg kick that knocks Arber off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus Ragno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arber doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragno digs a good hook to Arber's body.
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!
Ragno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragno throws a leg kick which misses Arber's front leg but catches the back leg as Arber tries to avoid it.
Ragno lands a leg kick that knocks Arber off balance momentarily.
Ragno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragno misses with a series of wild punches.
Arber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ragno counter with a right hand.
Arber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragno counters with a low kick, right behind Arber 's knee.
Ragno lands a slapping body shot.
Ragno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arber's head.
Ragno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragno lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ragno scores with a nice strike.
Arber is rocked!
Ragno drops Arber with a naaaaasty hook - Arber is in real trouble here! Ragno dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ragno!
Maximus Ragno is the new featherweight champion!
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