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TFC: 18 Freedman vs Poddubny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salsa Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarzan Terk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salsa Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarzan Terk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose fails to land with a series of punches.
Jose misses with the combination.
Jose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose throws a right and a left that Terk avoids nicely.
Terk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Terk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Terk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Terk thows a huge punch but Jose dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Terk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terk drops an elbow to the side of Jose's head.
Nice strikes from Terk there.
Terk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jose is rocked!
Terk working over Jose with some ground and pound. Jose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Jose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terk working over Jose with some ground and pound. Jose looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terk lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jose quite badly. Jose pulls Terk in close trying to recover. Terk postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jose on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jose doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarzan Terk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Gredial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Lesner had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanson Gredial!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gredial checks a low kick from Lesner.
Lesner tries to score with a low kick but Gredial moves his leg out of the way.
Lesner swats away the attempt to clinch by Gredial.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gredial darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gredial misses with a two punch combination.
Gredial connects with a high kick.
Lesner keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gredial throws a head kick that misses.
Gredial lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Frank Lesner 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!
Lesner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gredial lands a left and a right that send Lesner crashing to the mat, dazed. Gredial thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lesner is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Gredial moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lesner! Gredial continues to tee off on Lesner, landing with a left and a right! Gredial connects with a right hand that leaves Lesner sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Gredial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanson Gredial!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Doo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doo looks gassed!
Doo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kick.
Kick doesn't manage to clinch there - Doo circles away.
Kick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Doo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kick tries to close the distance and clinch but Doo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kick throws out a leg kick but Doo moves out of range and Kick only half commits.
Kick wants to clinch up but Doo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kick throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kick tries to close the distance and clinch but Doo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doo defending well as Kick loads up on a big left hand.
Kick tries to clinch up but Doo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kick tries to close the distance and clinch but Doo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kick closes the distance but Doo moves to the side
and Doo moves into the clinch.
Kick lands a damaging elbow.
Kick lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Fred Doo has been cut.
Kick lands an elbow inside that Doo shrugs off.
Kick lands an elbow inside that Doo shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick has a couple of punches blocked by Doo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kick obliges.
Kick landing knees to the head.
Kick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kick lands an elbow inside that Doo shrugs off.
Kick with a knee to the head.
Doo blocks an uppercut.
Kick lands an elbow that stopped Doo in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Kick.
Doo is rocked!
Kick lands a nice elbow.
Doo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kick finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kick has Doo pressed against the cage. He pushes Doo back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kick throws a beautiful elbow that sends Doo crashing to the floor! Kick piles on the pressure with more strikes! Doo is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kick!
Kyle Kick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (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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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
Russel slips under a jab.
Russel takes one to the chin there.
Akiyama gets tackled into the cage by Russel. Russel maintains the clinch.
Russel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akiyama regains guard immediately.
Akiyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russel stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Akiyama tries to bum rush Russel with a series of wild strikes but Russel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Russel is keen to just control but Akiyama is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akiyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akiyama!
Akiyama regains half guard.
Russel is trying to control. Akiyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akiyama won't allow Russel to pass to mount.
Russel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akiyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russel is pressing down on Akiyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akiyama is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akiyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russel pulls his head out easily.
Russel is working for a kimura but Akiyama is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Akiyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akiyama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control but Russel postures up.
Russel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akiyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Russel is keen to just control but Akiyama is a slippery customer.
Russel passes to side control.
Russel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Russel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akiyama is trying to improve his position.
Akiyama takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russel connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akiyama to see if he's OK.
Russel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akiyama, who protects the arm well.
Russel landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Russel stalls from top position.
Russel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Russel cracks Akiyama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Russel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akiyama takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Russel lands an elbow.
Akiyama is rocked!
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Akiyama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russel lands a strong strike to the head of Akiyama. That's dazed him! Russel looking to finish here. Akiyama is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Russel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maricue Russel!
After the big win, Maricue Russel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Tabs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Tabs!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sterling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sterling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tabs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sterling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph Sterling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Tabs.
Tabs tries for a takedown but Sterling circles away easily
and Sterling counters with a left and a right that stings Tabs.
Tabs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sterling counters with a nice uppercut.
Tabs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sterling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tabs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tabs misses with a takedown attempt
and Sterling counters with a series of strikes. Tabs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sterling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sterling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sterling lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Tabs moved out of range nicely.
Sterling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sterling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tabs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tabs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sterling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sterling with a hook.
Tabs ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Tabs misses with a takedown
and Sterling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a few strikes there.
Sterling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling connects with a jab.
Tabs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tabs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sterling is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabs staying out of range there.
Tabs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tabs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tabs is working away from the top position though.
Tabs prevents Sterling from improving his position.
Tabs seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling defends the submission attempt.
Sterling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tabs on the ground.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sterling tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tabs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Tabs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genral Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Snowball will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genral Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Snowball!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
It looks like Genral Lee has been cut.
Jab by Snowball.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
Snowball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snowball throws a head kick that misses.
Snowball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snowball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snowball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Snowball misses.
Sloppy strikes from Snowball. Those never looked like landing.
Snowball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snowball scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowball throws a head kick that misses.
Snowball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snowball looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Snowball.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snowball is able to avoid easily.
Snowball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Snowball.
Snowball fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Snowball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snowball looks gassed!
Snowball misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Snowball counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice cross by Snowball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee staying out of range there.
Snowball misses with a series of wild punches.
Snowball fails to land with a series of punches.
Snowball checks the leg kick.
Snowball missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Snowball misses with a two punch combination.
Snowball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a right and a left that Snowball avoids nicely.
Snowball blocks a leg kick.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Snowball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Snowball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snowball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snowball misses with a double jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Snowball misses.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snowball.
Snowball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Snowball misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snowball throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Snowball ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snowball misses with a double jab.
Snowball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowball moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Snowball misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Snowball's leg but Snowball calmly moves out of range.
Snowball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snowball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genral Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Snowball misses.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Snowball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Snowball throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Snowball.
A combination from Snowball does no damage.
Snowball might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Snowball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snowball blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee blocks a head kick by Snowball.
Snowball is breathing heavily.
Lee slips a straight right by Snowball.
Jimmy Snowball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snowball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snowball just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Snowball. Those never looked like landing.
Snowball moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Snowball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Snowball misses with a looping left.
Snowball throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Snowball checks the leg kick.
Jimmy Snowball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee avoids the head kick by Snowball.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snowball.
Snowball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee tries a low kick but Snowball avoids it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snowball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowball throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Snowball blocks a low kick nicely.
Snowball throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee moves into full mount! Snowball won't be happy about that!
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee landing strikes from the mount and Snowball is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snowball is rocked!
Snowball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Snowball wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lee celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genral Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Mariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariano has chosen So Far Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wallace!
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, Rony Mariano !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mariano !
Mariano tries to reverse the position but Wallace maintains control.
Mariano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace looking for a guillotine from mount but Mariano is having none of it.
Mariano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace unloads with some shots from mount but Mariano bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mariano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace looking for a guillotine from mount but Mariano is having none of it.
Mariano is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallace has a good base and remains in mount.
Mariano wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mariano is trying desperately to improve position.
Mariano is in a horrible position here. Wallace smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wallace jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mariano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
Wallace cracks Mariano with a big elbow.
Mariano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mariano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mariano manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace is working for a kimura but Mariano is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariano manages to get to full guard.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mariano looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Mariano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
Mariano trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mariano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mariano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Mariano tries to pass.
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mariano is aware though and is defending well.
Mariano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wallace's guard.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Mariano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Mariano maintains control.
Mariano trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace is looking to get to half guard.
Wallace throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to improve his position but Mariano isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariano looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mariano looking for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mariano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wallace throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mariano . What's that going to do exactly?
Mariano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mariano working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mariano is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mariano on the ground.
Mariano tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
William Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace unloading with bombs!
Wallace is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mariano is surviving well by controlling Wallace's body position as best he can.
Mariano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mariano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mariano is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mariano wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Wallace is looking for a kimura here.
Wallace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mariano is just riding it out for now. Wallace eventually gives up the hold.
Mariano is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariano is looking to escape.
Mariano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mariano .
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Mariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Mariano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariano is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mariano is working away from the top position though.
Mariano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
Mariano has control of Wallace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wallace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
Mariano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wallace manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Mariano sits in half guard.
Mariano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Mariano maintains control.
Mariano has control of Wallace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wallace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mariano is breathing heavily.
Wallace is looking to improve his position but Mariano isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mariano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wallace hang on?
Wallace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rony Mariano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mariano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mariano fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mariano 's guard now.
Wallace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Mariano is keeping the position.
Mariano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mariano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariano keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Mariano is looking for a triangle here but Wallace uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mariano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace cracks Mariano with a big elbow.
Mariano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallace off and has taken his back!
Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wallace trying to control but not successfully.
Mariano doesn't have the hooks in and Wallace manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mariano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace tries to lock up and control but Mariano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mariano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wallace can't escape the position.
Mariano wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wallace's face.
Mariano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wallace manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mariano wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is positioning himself well to prevent Mariano advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariano uses his free foot to push down on Wallace's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallace.
Mariano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Mariano is working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace frees his head quite easily.
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!
Mariano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You get the feeling that Wallace really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rony Mariano .
I think Mariano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rony Mariano !
An out of breath Rony Mariano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Orca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Wilkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
171 lbs
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181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Orca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilkins can pounce on him.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkins throws a body punch but Orca moves out of range.
Wilkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Project Orca has been cut.
Orca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Project Orca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins throws a leg kick which misses Orca's front leg but catches the back leg as Orca tries to avoid it.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orca manages to avoid it.
Orca misses with a wild combination.
Orca moves out of range of the body kick from Wilkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orca misses with a straight right.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Orca.
Wilkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orca avoids the body shot from Wilkins.
Orca ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orca throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orca.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilkins.
Orca moves into the clinch.
Orca works on Wilkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Orca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkins. That's going to slow Orca down.
Orca misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins is looking to chop away at Orca's legs.
Wilkins misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orca. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orca moves away.
Wilkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orca is breathing heavily.
Wilkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Orca is just out of range.
Wilkins throws a leg kick but Orca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orca avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Orca misses with the combination.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orca manages to avoid it.
Orca tries to clinch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orca manages to avoid it.
CJ Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orca takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
Orca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Orca's head.
Orca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkins tries to clinch there but Orca circles away.
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orca.
Orca looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkins misses with a body kick.
Orca checks a leg kick.
Wilkins scores with a head kick. Orca tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkins. Orca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orca moves away.
Orca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orca rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Wilkins tenderised Orca's leg. Orca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orca swings widly with a right hand
and Wilkins counters with a left to the body.
Wilkins clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Wilkins.
Wilkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orca tries a body shot but Wilkins blocks it.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orca is keeping busy.
Wilkins prevents a body shot from Orca.
Wilkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkins lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkins tries a body shot but Orca blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orca as Wilkins tries to tie him up.
Wilkins lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins can't find room to land a body shot as Orca controls the action.
Orca blocks a body shot from Wilkins.
Wilkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orca misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Project Orca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orca will feel that in the morning.
Wilkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkins misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orca. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkins looks for the body kick but Orca saw that one coming.
Orca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkins. Orca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Orca checks a leg kick.
Wilkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orca.
Wilkins moves into the clinch.
Orca throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orca up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orca as Wilkins tries to tie him up.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orca's elbow.
Wilkins can't find room to land a body shot as Orca controls the action.
Orca is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilkins has double underhooks.
Wilkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Orca avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkins.
Orca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilkins looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkins.
Wilkins is stalling here.
Wilkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkins working Orca over with knees to the body.
Wilkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orca is defending well for now.
Wilkins lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkins misses with a punch to the body.
Orca misses with a body punch.
A short left from Wilkins.
Orca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orca as Wilkins tries to tie him up.
Wilkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkins tries to land a leg kick but Orca saw it coming and moves away.
Project Orca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkins throws a leg kick which misses Orca's front leg but catches the back leg as Orca tries to avoid it.
CJ Wilkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkins throws out a powerful jab.
Orca is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orca tries to clinch up but Wilkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orca stalling.
Orca tries a body shot but Wilkins blocks it.
Orca lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilkins keeping hold of Orca's head, controlling as best he can.
Orca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orca stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orca is controlling him.
Orca landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkins seems keen to control Orca's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orca chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Project Orca's cut.
That's time! Orca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Orca prevents a body shot from Wilkins.
Orca lands a body punch.
Orca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkins walks away with a smile on his face. Orca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A clash of legs there as Orca blocks the low kick.
Wilkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orca is able to avoid easily.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orca connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilkins throws a front kick aimed at Orca's knee but Orca avoids it well.
Orca blocks a low kick nicely.
Orca throws out a loose jab but Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orca throws a jab when Wilkins was well out of range.
Wilkins takes a swing at Orca's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orca. Wilkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orca shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkins. Orca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilkins scores with a push kick.
Wilkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilkins has Orca pressed against the cage, preventing Orca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilkins misses with a body punch.
Wilkins blocks a body shot from Orca.
Orca letting Wilkins take a breather here.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orca's elbow.
Wilkins just leaning against Orca, taking a breather.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orca's elbow.
Orca tries to break the clinch but Wilkins is controlling the position.
Wilkins taking a breather.
Orca wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkins won't allow it.
Wilkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orca or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orca's elbow.
Wilkins cracks Orca with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins misses with a hook. Orca ducked under it nicely.
Orca looks to throw the jab but Wilkins is out of range.
Wilkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orca. That did some damage!
Wilkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilkins throws a head kick but Orca moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilkins, as that shot connected.
A combination from Orca does no damage.
Wilkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Orca takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkins. That's going to slow Orca down.
Wilkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilkins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orca if he has to take too many more of those.
Orca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilkins scores with a leg kick.
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkins.
Orca avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins is looking to slow Orca down with leg kicks.
Wilkins tries to land a front kick but Orca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orca staying out of range there.
Wilkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orca was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins.
Good exchange - Orca coming out on top.
Orca throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkins moves out of range easily.
Orca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Orca.
Wilkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orca tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.
Wilkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orca is out of range.
Wilkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Orca blocks the leg kick.
Wilkins tries to score with a low kick but Orca moves his leg out of the way.
Orca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Project Orca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orca throws a hook to the side of Wilkins's head but Wilkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilkins 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Wilkins!
CJ Wilkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Shepard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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183 lbs
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shepard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shepard drops his hands momentarily and Hayes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes cracks Shepard with a good jab.
Hayes misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hayes forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Shepard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shepard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shepard sprawling to the canvas! Shepard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hayes finish him?!
Shepard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shepard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Shepard looks gassed!
Hayes lands a jab to Shepard's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hayes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shepard crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shepard's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hayes!
Ryan Hayes is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Ryan Hayes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Freedmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedmen comes into the arena with Hero by Skillet blaring out of the sound system. Poddubny has chosen Champion Of The Champions as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Freedmen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Poddubny!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poddubny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poddubny throws an overhand right that lands on Freedmen's shoulder, as Freedmen tries to avoid the shot.
Freedmen scores with a spinning back kick!
Poddubny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Poddubny creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freedmen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Poddubny swings around for an armbar but Freedmen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poddubny's guard.
Poddubny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freedmen trying to control but Poddubny is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedmen pushing down on Poddubny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poddubny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freedmen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freedmen seems to be working for a kimura but Poddubny defends the submission attempt.
Poddubny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poddubny looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny with the active half guard here but Freedmen passes nicely into side control.
Poddubny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poddubny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freedmen is trying to control. Poddubny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny looking for submissions off his back.
Poddubny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freedmen wants to take a breather but Poddubny is having none of it.
Poddubny gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poddubny keeping full guard, as Freedmen tries to pass.
Freedmen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny tries to bench press Freedmen off him but Freedmen keeps the position.
Freedmen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poddubny is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedmen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Poddubny is in real trouble.
Poddubny is trying to get back to his feet but Freedmen has full control of the position and if anything, Poddubny has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Freedmen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freedmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freedmen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Freedmen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Freedmen - just one landing.
Freedmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freedmen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Poddubny misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedmen, right into the meat.
Freedmen tests Poddubny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freedmen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freedmen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freedmen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roger Freedmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Freedmen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poddubny's calf.
Freedmen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Freedmen moves out of range as Poddubny strikes.
Freedmen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roger Freedmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Freedmen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poddubny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roger Freedmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poddubny is breathing heavily.
Poddubny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Freedmen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poddubny walks into a stiff left hand from Freedmen.
Freedmen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen with a hook.
Freedmen scores with a decent looking hook.
Poddubny tries to move into range but Freedmen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poddubny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freedmen connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedmen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poddubny's head backwards.
Poddubny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freedmen fakes the leg kick and cracks Poddubny in the body.
Poddubny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poddubny dives in and scores a takedown into Freedmen's guard.
Ivan Poddubny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freedmen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poddubny defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny tries to free his leg and advance position but Freedmen is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poddubny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poddubny is posturing up here but Freedmen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Poddubny tries to roll out but it's too tight and Poddubny has to tap! Slick submission there by Freedmen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Freedmen!
Roger Freedmen retains his heavyweight title!
Roger Freedmen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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