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EMMA 7: Luongo vs. Homayed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mabishiro Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kong looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mabishiro Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakamoto gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakamoto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sakamoto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sakamoto's head.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong is looking to slow Sakamoto down with leg kicks.
Kong throws a head kick that Sakamoto semi-blocks.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Sakamoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong has a hand on Sakamoto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sakamoto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sakamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakamoto is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kong is in real trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakamoto on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kong is trying to get back to his feet but Sakamoto has full control of the position and if anything, Kong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sakamoto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sakamoto gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto gets his hands free as Kong looks to control.
Kong tries to break free.
Kong wants to control his opponent's hands but Sakamoto gets his hands free.
Kong rolls, trying to escape but Sakamoto keeps control of the position.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Sakamoto avoiding Kong 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong wants to escape the position.
Sakamoto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sakamoto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mabishiro Sakamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Jacobs's chin.
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265 lbs
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264 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Anderson!
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, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Jacobs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jacobs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacobs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Jacobs to control.
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound.
Jacobs is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Jacobs working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs missing with punches from the bottom.
Jacobs controlling the position for now.
Jacobs is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Anderson postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Jacobs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Jacobs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Jacobs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.
Jacobs avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Jacobs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Jacobs pulls guard successfully.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Jacobs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
Jacobs gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobs prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
and Jacobs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jacobs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobs trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jacobs scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Anderson has left one of his arms exposed and Jacobs doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Anderson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Price's choice of entrance music: O Fortuna by Carl Orff. Gabriel Robson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Price!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price wants to clinch.
Price slips a jab from Robson.
Price tries to clinch up.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Robson drops Price with a big left hand and mounts him. Price is in big trouble!
Price is rocked!
It looks like Alex Price has been cut.
Robson tries to control but Price wriggling away.
Price is still in real trouble! Can Robson finish him?
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robson lands a big elbow - Price is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Price is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabriel Robson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Iakopa's choice of entrance music: Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashdein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mashdein closes the distance and clinches up with Iakopa, looking for a takedown. Mashdein pushes Iakopa against the cage but Iakopa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Iakopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mashdein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iakopa as he jumps to the side.
Mashdein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iakopa sprawls well initially but Mashdein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iakopa gets full guard.
Mashdein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mashdein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mashdein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mashdein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iakopa's guard.
Mashdein working over Iakopa with some ground and pound. Iakopa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Iakopa is looking for a sweep. Mashdein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Mashdein there.
Iakopa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mashdein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mashdein's back!
Iakopa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mashdein breaks Iakopa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mashdein is breathing heavily.
Iakopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mashdein's guard.
Iakopa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mashdein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iakopa gets full guard.
Iakopa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mashdein throws a strike but Iakopa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Iakopa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mashdein keeping moving, preventing Iakopa from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iakopa slips nicely into half guard.
Iakopa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Iakopa prevents Mashdein from improving his position.
Mashdein gets full guard.
Mashdein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Iakopa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iakopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iakopa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iakopa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kami Iakopa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iakopa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mashdein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but Mashdein avoids them all with ease.
Mashdein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iakopa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iakopa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but Mashdein avoids them all with ease.
Mashdein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iakopa avoids it really well and circles away.
Mashdein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iakopa circles away.
Iakopa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Iakopa duly obliges.
Iakopa stuffs the takedown.
Iakopa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mashdein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mashdein fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Iakopa scores with a four punch combination!
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mashdein backs up against the cage.
Mashdein misses with a wild combination.
Mashdein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Iakopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mashdein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iakopa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iakopa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Iakopa scores with a three punch combo!
Mashdein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iakopa circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Mashdein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mashdein slips a jab and a cross from Iakopa.
A jab lands there for Iakopa.
No joy there for Iakopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa stuffs the takedown attempt from Mashdein. Mashdein gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Iakopa scores with a four punch combination!
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinny Mashdein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa throws a nice looking combination but Mashdein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mashdein clinches but Iakopa breaks the clinch
and Iakopa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein has his takedown stuffed
letting Iakopa counter with a right hand.
Mashdein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iakopa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mashdein somewhat.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
Mashdein misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mashdein gets the takedown into side control.
Iakopa taking a bit of punishment here - Mashdein scoring with strikes.
Iakopa regains half guard.
Mashdein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iakopa tries to roll over but Mashdein keeps him under control.
Iakopa has hold of Mashdein's hands but Mashdein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Iakopa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashdein landing with the ground and pound.
Iakopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Iakopa, not yet.
Mashdein connects with a couple of short punches.
Mashdein throws a big right hand that misses.
Mashdein trying to move into half guard but instead Iakopa has managed to sweep!
Mashdein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Iakopa stopping the sweep attempt from Mashdein.
Iakopa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein keeping full guard, as Iakopa tries to pass.
Iakopa trying to control but Mashdein is working from the bottom.
Mashdein wants to sweep but no luck.
Mashdein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mashdein tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mashdein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iakopa is fending him off so far but Mashdein persists. Nope, Iakopa circles away and we're back to standing.
Mashdein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mashdein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iakopa counters with a nice body shot.
Mashdein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mashdein shoots in and drives through. Iakopa sprawls well.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinny Mashdein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mashdein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iakopa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iakopa throws a right hand that Mashdein ducks under and follows up with a left that Mashdein also avoids with ease.
Mashdein with a poor takedown
letting Iakopa counter with a right hand.
Mashdein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mashdein circles away quickly and effectively.
Mashdein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iakopa as he avoids it easily.
Mashdein slips a jab and a cross from Iakopa.
Iakopa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa works over Mashdein's head and body with a nice combination.
Mashdein misses with a series of wild punches.
Mashdein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iakopa throws a nice looking combination but Mashdein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mashdein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mashdein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mashdein shoots for a double leg takedown but Iakopa sprawls well. He's pushed Mashdein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mashdein with a poor takedown
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Iakopa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mashdein backs up against the cage.
Iakopa 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.
Mashdein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iakopa connects with the punch.
Iakopa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mashdein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mashdein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mashdein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mashdein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mashdein wants to pass the guard but Iakopa is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mashdein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa keeping full guard, as Mashdein tries to pass.
Mashdein works over Iakopa with some ground and pound from guard.
Iakopa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iakopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mashdein is looking to work some ground and pound but Iakopa has wrist control.
Iakopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mashdein's guard.
Mashdein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iakopa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mashdein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iakopa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein preventing the sweep.
Mashdein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iakopa is keeping the position for now.
Mashdein working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mashdein stops Iakopa from standing up.
Mashdein is looking to work some ground and pound but Iakopa has wrist control.
Mashdein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mashdein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iakopa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mashdein!
Mashdein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iakopa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mashdein is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa landing strikes from the mount.
Iakopa prevents Mashdein from getting the reversal.
Mashdein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mashdein is working to get back to half guard.
Mashdein swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Iakopa content just to control the position here.
Iakopa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iakopa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mashdein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mashdein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mashdein tries to reverse the position but Iakopa maintains control.
Kami Iakopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iakopa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mashdein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iakopa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vinny Mashdein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinny Mashdein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iakopa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kami Iakopa.
I've got Iakopa 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Iakopa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Robson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
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, Sam Robson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Robson gets caught flat footed, as Castellaneta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castellaneta tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Castellaneta from controlling successfully.
Robson keeping full guard, as Castellaneta tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castellaneta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castellaneta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellaneta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robson dives on top into guard.
Castellaneta keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Robson won't allow Castellaneta to sweep him here.
Castellaneta is working hard here to advance position.
Castellaneta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robson wants to control from the top but Castellaneta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellaneta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson wants to control from the top but Castellaneta keeps moving.
Castellaneta working for a triangle but Robson defends it easily.
Robson trying to control but Castellaneta is working from the bottom.
Castellaneta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castellaneta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castellaneta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta has his foot on Robson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellaneta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Castellaneta.
Castellaneta working for a triangle but Robson defends it easily.
Castellaneta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson is stalling in the full guard.
Robson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castellaneta keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sam Robson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellaneta manages to avoid it.
Robson slips under a jab from Castellaneta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Castellaneta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Castellaneta.
Castellaneta looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
A big left from Robson misses.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellaneta circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castellaneta throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellaneta circles away.
Castellaneta throws a body kick that misses.
Castellaneta throws a leg kick but Robson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellaneta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robson is trying to defend but Castellaneta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castellaneta wants to work for an arm triangle but Robson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castellaneta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robson's head.
Castellaneta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castellaneta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robson's head.
Castellaneta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castellaneta is trying to work for a kimura but Robson is defending well.
Castellaneta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castellaneta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellaneta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castellaneta.
Robson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castellaneta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castellaneta working for a triangle but Robson defends it easily.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellaneta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellaneta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robson trying to control but Castellaneta is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta striking off his back but it's not causing Robson any problems.
Robson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robson throws a big right hand that misses.
Castellaneta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellaneta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson wants to control from the top but Castellaneta keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Castellaneta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robson misses with a hook.
Robson wants to clinch up but Castellaneta keeps it at a distance.
Robson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson is looking to clinch but Castellaneta is avoiding it.
Castellaneta throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson is looking to chop away at Castellaneta's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellaneta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castellaneta scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Sam Robson has been cut.
Robson wants to clinch up but Castellaneta keeps it at a distance.
Robson wants to clinch up but Castellaneta keeps it at a distance.
Castellaneta throws a head kick that misses.
Castellaneta's corner calls for a 1-2. Castellaneta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellaneta moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Castellaneta.
Castellaneta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellaneta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castellaneta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellaneta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson misses with a head kick.
Castellaneta misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson darts in trying to clinch
and Castellaneta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Castellaneta.
Daniel Castellaneta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
Castellaneta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robson is keeping the position for now.
Castellaneta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sam Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Castellaneta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson has his foot on Castellaneta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castellaneta works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Castellaneta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellaneta 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Castellaneta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Vera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vera gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Vera.
Vera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Vera stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Austin Vera.
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vera is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva prevents a body shot from Vera.
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.
Vera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Vera prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Vera controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Austin Vera.
Vera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vera trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vera 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.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vera throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vera is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Silva is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Silva flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Vera anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Silva and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Vera slips an arm under Silva chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Vera has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Vera is squeezing on Silva like an anaconda would it's prey. Silva fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Vera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Diop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and przemas michal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Diop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to przemas michal's chin.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Diop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, przemas michal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but michal moves away.
michal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diop is out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Diop and sends michal crashing to the mat! Diop follows him down to the mat - michal regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like przemas michal has been cut.
Diop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diop looking to ground and pound but michal is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diop wants to control the pace but michal is squirming around nicely.
Diop wants to finish this one by submission but michal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diop.
Diop tries to control but michal wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
michal wants to hold on but Diop pushes him away.
Diop landing punches.
Diop controlling from the full mount.
Diop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diop controlling from the full mount.
michal is in a horrible position here. Diop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diop lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
michal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up przemas michal's cut even more.
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!
Diop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
przemas michal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at przemas michal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Papa Diop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Puyol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Puyol's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman- Metallica. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sergio Puyol enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Puyol!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puyol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puyol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puyol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puyol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puyol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puyol passes Griffiths's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffiths wants to get back to full guard.
Puyol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffiths trying to control here.
Puyol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffiths defends it well.
Griffiths wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puyol.
Puyol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffiths is trying to stand back up but Puyol is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Puyol ducks under and follows up with a left that Puyol also avoids with ease.
Puyol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffiths trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffiths wants to get back to his feet but Puyol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puyol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puyol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puyol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puyol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffiths on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffiths tries to get out of the position.
Puyol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffiths pushes Puyol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths wants to clinch.
Griffiths displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sergio Puyol has been cut.
Puyol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puyol is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffiths has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Puyol looks gassed!
Puyol wants to control the pace but Griffiths is squirming around nicely.
Griffiths tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffiths throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffiths working to try and regain half guard.
Puyol wants to finish this one by submission but Griffiths is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Puyol.
Griffiths can't escape the position.
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.
Puyol working for a guillotine from mount but Griffiths is in no mood to give up.
Griffiths tries to hold on but Puyol pushes him away.
Puyol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Puyol looking to control but Griffiths is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffiths is desperately trying to improve his position but Puyol has a good base and remains in mount.
Puyol with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Griffiths is trying to stand up.
Puyol working for a submission but Griffiths is keeping him at bay.
Puyol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Puyol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Puyol's cut.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Griffiths lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths has managed to clinch.
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puyol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Puyol avoids nicely.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puyol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffiths will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puyol keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Puyol should have avoided that one.
Griffiths is looking to clinch.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths stuffs the takedown.
Griffiths has closed the distance and engaged Puyol in a clinch.
Griffiths is pressed up against the cage. Puyol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffiths down to the mat. Griffiths avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcus Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marcus Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Puyol or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffiths which made him look bad.
Marcus Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Puyol.
Puyol is breathing heavily.
Griffiths is looking to clinch.
Griffiths tries to clinch but Puyol moves out of range.
Puyol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffiths misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Puyol jumps back.
Puyol dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
Puyol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffiths manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puyol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puyol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffiths is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puyol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffiths, who protects the arm well.
Griffiths is trying to control Puyol's posture but Puyol avoids it.
Griffiths tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puyol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puyol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Griffiths's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puyol tries for a kimura but Griffiths is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking to regain half guard here but Puyol keeps moving and retains side control.
Puyol working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffiths is looking to clinch.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths lands with a nice combination. Puyol backs away looking to recover.
Puyol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puyol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Puyol misses with the ground and pound.
Griffiths tries to buck Puyol off but Puyol is having none of it.
Puyol wants to control but Griffiths is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puyol is controlling him well.
Griffiths dodges the ground and pound from Puyol.
Griffiths is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puyol asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puyol was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puyol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Puyol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Puyol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths pushes Puyol up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffiths tries to land a knee to the head but Puyol blocks with his arms.
Puyol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Griffiths dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Puyol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Puyol is avoiding it.
Puyol ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Puyol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puyol passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Griffiths!
Griffiths wants to control but Puyol is having none of it.
Puyol looking for a guillotine from mount but Griffiths is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Puyol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffiths is looking to improve his position but Puyol isn't that keen on the idea.
Puyol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffiths is desperately trying to improve his position but Puyol has a good base and remains in mount.
Puyol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puyol tries to control but Griffiths wriggling away.
Puyol with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Griffiths wants to hold on but Puyol pushes him away.
Puyol throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffiths because Puyol loaded up on that one.
Puyol looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griffiths wants to control but Puyol is having none of it.
Griffiths is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffiths tries to buck Puyol off but he can't manage it.
Puyol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Puyol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffiths tries to hold on but Puyol postures up.
Puyol has control of Griffiths's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffiths regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Griffiths is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puyol working for a guillotine from mount but Griffiths is in no mood to give up.
Griffiths is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puyol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Griffiths is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puyol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Griffiths tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puyol looking to ground and pound but Griffiths is blocking nicely.
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.
Griffiths wants to hold on but Puyol pushes him away.
Puyol is working for a guillotine from mount but Griffiths frees his head quite easily.
Puyol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puyol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Griffiths is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Puyol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puyol 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Puyol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between chris fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chris fu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, chris fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fu blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that fu avoids nicely.
fu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but fu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
fu shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from fu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chris fu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith is looking to clinch but fu is avoiding it.
fu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind fu 's knee.
fu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
fu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but fu persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
fu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing fu off to one side.
fu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints and then cracks fu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow fu down.
fu cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
fu misses with a straight left.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but fu seems unphased.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on fu's shoulder, as fu tries to avoid the shot.
fu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
fu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hannibal Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
fu takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like chris fu has been cut.
Donk. Smith catches fu right on the button with a cross.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from fu.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from fu.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
fu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually fu manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
fu 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.
fu is breathing heavily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. fu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fu preventing the sweep.
fu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and fu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. fu is aware though and is defending well.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - fu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
fu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fu prevents Smith from improving his position.
fu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but fu is proving a slippery customer.
fu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
fu won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but fu defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says fu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with fu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). chris fu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ayman homayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes into the arena with Alexisonfire - The Northern blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, ayman homayed!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
homayed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luongo to the mat! Luongo manages to get full guard.
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.
homayed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luongo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now homayed has Luongo in his guard.
Luongo passes homayed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Luongo is looking for a kimura but homayed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luongo to get the leverage.
Luongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. homayed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luongo.
homayed landing strikes from the bottom.
homayed looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
homayed won't allow Luongo to pass to mount.
Luongo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! homayed is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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FIGHT
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