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E QFC 7: Passing the Torch PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfer Rays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gargantuan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfer Rays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gargantuan King!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a sloppy head kick and Rays moves out of range easily.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rays defends it nicely.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rays swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Rays throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Rays lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Gargantuan King has been cut.
Rays throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Some wild striking there from Rays.
Rays drops King with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but King looks back up at him and smiles so Rays waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
King is rocked!
King looks winded!
Rays ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking King out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfer Rays!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Of Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Third Of Five!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Of Five.
Of Five fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
Of Five displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Five as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Of Five.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Of Five fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Five connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Five clinches up with Khan and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Of Five lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Of Five misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Five.
Of Five lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Of Five.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Five pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Of Five as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Omar Khan has been cut.
Of Five pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Of Five tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Five misses with a body punch.
A short right from Of Five on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Of Five.
Of Five lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Five lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Five.
Nice body punch from Of Five.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Khan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Of Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Five.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Five lands a nice uppercut.
Of Five lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Of Five lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Five lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Five tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Five pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Of Five lands an uppercut.
Of Five works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Of Five working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Of Five lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Of Five.
Of Five lands an uppercut.
A short left from Of Five.
Of Five scores with a shoulder strike.
Of Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Five is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Of Five.
Of Five lands with a short shot to the head.
Of Five lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Of Five.
Of Five lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Of Five stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Of Five tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Of Five lands with a short shot to the head.
Of Five pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Of Five prevents it.
Of Five works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Of Five lands with a left to the head.
Of Five softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Of Five breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Five.
Of Five throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Five tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Of Five can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Five lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Of Five sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Five lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Of Five lands with a cross.
Of Five tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Five tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Of Five feints with a jab and clips Khan right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Khan is sent crashing into the canvas and Of Five leaps in for the kill! Khan tries to get to his feet but Of Five is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Khan is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Of Five!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Gerrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Never Get Caught as his entrance music. Anton Gerrik had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Gerrik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrik gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Gerrik manages to break the clinch.
Gerrik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerrik is aware though and is defending well.
Penn controls Gerrik momentarily but Gerrik frees himself.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerrik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gerrik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gerrik trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Gerrik throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Gerrik cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Gerrik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerrik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn controls Gerrik momentarily but Gerrik frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has his feet on Gerrik's thighs here. He's pushed Gerrik off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gerrik screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Penn!
An intense looking Steel Penn took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Run with it, when Im still here and playing months from now you will be the one with egg on your face.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Doleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (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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201 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Doleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doleman looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doleman.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doleman has time to react.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Doleman shows good takedown defense.
Doleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doleman is able to avoid easily.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Doleman circles away.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a jab to Doleman's midsection.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Doleman pushes him off.
Thompson tries to clinch but Doleman moves out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doleman feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doleman.
Thompson looks winded!
Doleman tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Doleman counters with a leg kick.
Ron Doleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Thompson.
Doleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Doleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doleman is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Doleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Doleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doleman 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.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doleman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doleman.
Doleman is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Doleman postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Doleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson pushes Doleman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doleman has time to react.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Doleman.
Doleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doleman. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doleman, right into the meat.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Doleman's belly button to the back.
Doleman thuds his shin into the meat of Thompson's side.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doleman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Doleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson tries to clinch but Doleman moves out of range.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Doleman circles away.
Doleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doleman - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doleman.
Doleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doleman lands a front kick.
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Doleman from controlling successfully.
Thompson wants to stand up but Doleman is controlling him.
Doleman trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Doleman postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Doleman looking to pass the guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doleman is controlling him.
Doleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doleman cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doleman is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doleman lands a couple of elbows.
Doleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doleman working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doleman works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Doleman trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Doleman looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doleman wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doleman kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet.
Doleman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson darts in and clinches Doleman up against the cage.
A short right from Thompson.
Doleman is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Doleman tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Doleman tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Doleman stops Thompson from standing up.
Doleman trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Doleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doleman throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Doleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Doleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doleman wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Doleman lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson has his feet on Doleman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That kick from Doleman tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Doleman shows good takedown defense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doleman defends it nicely.
Doleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson tries to clinch there but Doleman circles away.
Tommy Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doleman throws a front kick that sends Thompson stumbling back into the cage.
Doleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doleman cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doleman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Doleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ron Doleman!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Ron Doleman!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Ron Doleman!
Ron Doleman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and 武尊 カイル (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Rua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to 武尊 カイル's chin.
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, Rickson Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, 武尊 カイル!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
カイル fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. カイル quickly recovers to half guard.
カイル is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
カイル avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
カイル trying to control here.
Rua 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.
Rua controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
カイル is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rua jumps into side control!
Rua is working カイル over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rua trying to control the action but カイル is working from the bottom.
Rua remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
カイル is trying to get back to half guard.
Rua sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but カイル is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
カイル can't do much from the bottom here.
カイル tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
カイル struggling a bit here.
Rua working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Rua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
カイル can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at カイル to see if he's OK.
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua has worked his way into a potential kimura here. カイル is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rua yanks on the arm and カイル is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rua.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Rua!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Ben Lewis!
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, Fred Ward!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ward.
A leg kick checked by Ward.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Ward catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Ward stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Lewis jumps guard but Ward turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ward prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Ward wants to stall.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward keeping control of the position.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ward checks a leg kick.
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.
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis just content to control the position.
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Ward tries to escape but Lewis is in control.
Lewis wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward trying to remain calm as Lewis controls from the top position.
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ward looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lewis gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ward is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lewis lets go of the hold and Ward can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Lewis!
Ben Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taewoo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taewoo Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Brett Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taewoo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kim is trying to break free.
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Watson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim pushes Watson off but Watson dives into side control.
Kim is trying to work for a sweep but Watson has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kim taking shots to the head.
Watson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Watson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Taewoo Kim has been cut.
Watson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Watson landing shots from mount.
Watson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kim badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Watson around the waist but Watson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Watson is the winner by TKO! Watson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Watson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Bacardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brent Bacardi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Bacardi!
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, Johnny Magenta!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magenta misses with a straight left.
Magenta drops his hands momentarily and Bacardi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bacardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnny Magenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacardi ducks under a wild hook from Magenta.
Magenta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacardi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bacardi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bacardi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bacardi misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bacardi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bacardi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magenta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bacardi.
Bacardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magenta tries a body shot but Bacardi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magenta stalling in the clinch but Bacardi improves position.
Bacardi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacardi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bacardi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bacardi misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bacardi misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bacardi.
Bacardi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacardi lands with a light punch inside.
Bacardi can't find room to land a body shot as Magenta controls the action.
Bacardi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bacardi.
Magenta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacardi lands a hook that snaps the head of Magenta backwards.
Bacardi gets through Magenta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magenta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacardi can't find room to land a body shot as Magenta controls the action.
A body shot lands from Bacardi.
Magenta jumps guard but Bacardi stands there with Magenta around his waist. Magenta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bacardi.
Bacardi is working Magenta over against the cage.
Magenta letting Bacardi take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Bacardi.
Magenta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magenta looks winded!
Bacardi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bacardi lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacardi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bacardi pushes Magenta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bacardi blocks a body shot from Magenta.
Nice body punch from Bacardi - that landed with a thud.
Bacardi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bacardi lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bacardi.
Bacardi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bacardi as Magenta tries to tie him up.
A short right from Bacardi on the inside.
Bacardi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magenta up against the cage.
Bacardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magenta's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacardi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bacardi lands a left hand.
Bacardi scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Bacardi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bacardi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bacardi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bacardi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacardi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bacardi tries to clinch but Magenta moves out of range.
Magenta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacardi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bacardi lands a leg kick that knocks Magenta off balance momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bacardi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bacardi connects with a leg kick. Magenta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magenta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magenta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Bacardi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Bacardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bacardi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magenta is rocked!
A shot to the body from Magenta misses
and Bacardi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Magenta out cold! What a finish! Bacardi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brent Bacardi!
Brent Bacardi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Medley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Medley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Medley !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama looks to clinch
and Medley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Fedor Funkyama has been cut.
Funkyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Medley doesn't seem bothered though.
Fedor Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medley feints and then cracks Funkyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funkyama down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Medley . That's going to slow Funkyama down.
Medley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funkyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Medley delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Medley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funkyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funkyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funkyama misses with a wild body shot.
Medley lands a jab to the nose.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
Medley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Medley misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to clinch
and Medley counters with a head kick. That will keep Funkyama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Funkyama digs a good body shot into Medley 's ribs.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medley was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Medley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Medley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Medley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Funkyama is out of range and Medley settles back down.
Funkyama tries to bum rush Medley with a series of wild strikes but Medley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama blocks a low kick nicely.
Medley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Medley misses with an uppercut. Funkyama saw that one coming.
Medley misses with a leg kick
and Funkyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Medley throws the kick towards the body but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Medley moved away.
Funkyama connects with a looping right hand.
Funkyama tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Medley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funkyama is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Medley Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Funkyama is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Medley !
John Medley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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