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SPNY 155: V.Winkle - Thory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Molina!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis gets tackled into the cage by Molina. Molina maintains the clinch.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Molina is controlling the position.
Molina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
We've been hearing reports that Pettis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pettis letting Molina take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Molina - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Molina.
Molina digs a right hand into Pettis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pettis's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molina lands a body punch.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Molina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Molina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Molina lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina lands with a short shot to the head.
Pettis is rocked!
Molina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Pettis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pettis seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Molina.
Pettis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molina clinches with his opponent.
Molina pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pettis! Molina unloads with more strikes and Pettis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Molina!
In defeat, Jay Pettis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next Time!! God bless'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wee Ning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wee Ning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richards to the mat! Richards manages to get full guard.
Ning advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Ning has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning tries for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
Richards is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ning's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ning! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Richards has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wee Ning!
Wee Ning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Krafth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smith!
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, Kent Krafth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krafth scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Krafth scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krafth's waist but Krafth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Krafth sprawls well.
Krafth swinging wildly here.
Krafth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krafth scores with a three punch combo!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krafth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Krafth stuffs the takedown.
Krafth fails to land with a series of punches.
Krafth misses with the combination.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Krafth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Krafth is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Krafth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krafth can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Krafth is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Krafth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Smith just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Krafth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krafth's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $125 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krafth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Krafth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krafth sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krafth misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Krafth scores with a punch to the head.
Kent Krafth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krafth leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krafth lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krafth blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in but Krafth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kent Krafth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith lands a high kick!
A big left from Smith misses.
Krafth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krafth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krafth wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Krafth both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Krafth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krafth finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Krafth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krafth tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krafth counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Kent Krafth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krafth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Krafth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Krafth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krafth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krafth throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Krafth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krafth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krafth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krafth throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krafth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krafth but Krafth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krafth lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krafth defends well and Smith ends up having to push Krafth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krafth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Krafth tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krafth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to clinch up but Krafth keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Krafth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Krafth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krafth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krafth misses with a few strikes there.
Krafth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krafth misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Krafth.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Krafth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krafth but Krafth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krafth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith goes for a double leg but Krafth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krafth continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krafth prevents it.
Krafth stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krafth breaks from the clinch.
Krafth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krafth!
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krafth is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Krafth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Krafth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krafth wants to control but Smith postures up.
Peter Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Krafth is working away.
Krafth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Krafth defends.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Krafth is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smith yanks on the arm and Krafth is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've been winning a lot lately I think I am deserving of a pay rise '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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266 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the body punch
and Takamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Takamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takamura. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takamura.
Takamura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos is looking to wear down Takamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
A combination from Takamura does no damage.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Takamura tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takamura.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Takamura counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura with a jab.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Takamura's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Takamura.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Takamura counters with an inside leg kick.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura drops Papadopoulos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Takamura follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Takamura!
After the fight, Mamoru Takamura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo comes into the arena with Set You Free blaring out of the sound system. Jo Jo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pejro Karesky's chin.
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karesky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jo Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karesky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karesky regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karesky trying to keep a closed guard but Jo is proving a slippery customer.
Karesky keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass.
Karesky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing that Jo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karesky trying to keep a closed guard but Jo is proving a slippery customer.
Karesky keeping full guard, as Jo tries to pass.
Karesky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jo controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pejro Karesky.
Jo with a poor takedown
and Karesky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karesky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karesky closes the distance and clinches.
Jo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo blocks an uppercut.
Jo prevents a body shot from Karesky.
Jo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Karesky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karesky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karesky has his hands on Jo's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Vicious Striking inform us that Karesky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karesky 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.
Karesky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karesky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karesky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
Karesky keeping moving, preventing Jo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to pass the guard but Karesky is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karesky moves into the clinch.
Jo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karesky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jo wants the takedown. Karesky is fighting it off but Jo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karesky's guard against the cage.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karesky can't keep his opponent in guard - Jo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karesky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jo is working away from the top position though.
Jo is looking for a kimura but Karesky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jo to get the leverage.
Jo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jo is keen to just control but Karesky is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karesky controlling the position well.
Karesky is trying to get back to full guard.
Jo winds up and cracks Karesky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karesky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jo.
Karesky trying to hold on to Jo's head to control him but Jo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky is holding on to half guard well.
Jo is working for a kimura but Karesky is defending it quite comfortably.
Jo not doing much here.
Karesky wants to improve his position but Jo is controlling well.
Jo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karesky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Jo wants to work for an arm triangle but Karesky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jo rushes Karesky and presses him up against the cage.
Karesky tries to stall but Jo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karesky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jo's elbow.
Karesky trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Karesky.
Jo pulls guard successfully.
Jo tries to strike from the bottom.
Jo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karesky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karesky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karesky uses it to pass to side control.
Jo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karesky wants to control but Jo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo manages to get back to half guard.
Jo Jo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jo manages to get to full guard.
Jo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jo 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.
Jo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karesky controlling from the top position.
Jo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo is working hard here to advance position.
Karesky trying to control but Jo is working from the bottom.
Jo working for a triangle but Karesky defends it easily.
Karesky sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pejro Karesky.
Jo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karesky closes the distance and pushes Jo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karesky struggles to land a body shot inside as Jo controls his hands.
Jo can't get the takedown.
Jo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karesky is trying to maintain a safe position but Jo gets an underhook and turns Karesky into the cage.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Jo's ribcage. Jo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karesky misses with a punch to the body.
Karesky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karesky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Karesky to work.
Karesky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karesky cracks Jo with a nice body shot.
Jo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
Karesky lands a nice elbow.
Jo is trying to drag Karesky to the mat but Karesky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karesky cracks Jo with a nice body shot.
Karesky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jo tries to pull guard but Karesky holds him up against the cage and eventually Jo drops back down to his feet.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karesky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jo can't get the takedown.
Karesky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jo is defending well for now.
Karesky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jo.
A right hand to the body from Karesky.
Karesky prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karesky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karesky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karesky tries to stall but Jo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pejro Karesky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Karesky moves into range and clinches up with Jo.
Karesky missing with knees to the body.
Jo wants a takedown but no success here.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karesky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karesky pushes Jo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karesky is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jo.
Karesky looking to stall.
Come on Karesky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo looking for a takedown.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jo tries for a takedown but Karesky manages to get underhooks.
Jo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karesky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karesky closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky blocks an elbow strike from Jo.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karesky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karesky tries to work over Jo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karesky tries a body shot but Jo blocks it.
Karesky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karesky looking to throw knees to the head but Jo is blocking nicely.
Karesky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karesky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jo.
Karesky missing with knees to the body.
Jo tries to pull guard but Karesky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karesky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karesky is struggling to control the position.
Jo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky can't find room to land a body shot as Jo controls the action.
Karesky stops a takedown attempt from Jo.
Pejro Karesky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karesky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
Jo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo is looking for a triangle here but Karesky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karesky taking a breather here.
Karesky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karesky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karesky to keep the fight standing.
Jo is looking for a takedown.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karesky prevents it.
Karesky can't find room to land a body shot as Jo controls the action.
Karesky just leaning against Jo, taking a breather.
Karesky can't find room to land a body shot as Jo controls the action.
Karesky works on Jo's body with a couple of short punches.
Karesky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karesky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karesky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jo avoiding damage as Karesky throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karesky.
Karesky trying to control the position but instead, Jo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karesky into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karesky can't find room to land a body shot as Jo controls the action.
Jo tries to land a knee to the head but Karesky blocks with his arms.
Karesky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jo tries for a takedown but Karesky manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Karesky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jo goes for a double leg but Karesky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karesky continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pejro Karesky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karesky 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pejro Karesky!
Jo Jo spoke after the fight, saying 'fook sake'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Macale's choice of entrance music: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Tiao Macale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bradley Boston's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale slips a jab and a cross from Boston.
Macale checks a low kick from Boston.
Macale blocks a head kick by Boston.
Boston tries to bum rush Macale with a series of wild strikes but Macale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macale defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand.
Macale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Macale.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Macale counters with a nice body shot.
Boston misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Macale moved out of range nicely.
Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Macale.
Boston tries to bum rush Macale with a series of wild strikes but Macale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macale throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Boston throws a sloppy head kick and Macale moves out of range easily.
Macale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macale. That's going to slow Boston down.
Boston tries a head kick but it misses.
Boston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boston throws a right hand that Macale ducks under and follows up with a left that Macale also avoids with ease.
Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Boston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boston is breathing heavily.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Boston does no damage.
Boston throws a lazy head kick
and Macale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Boston misses
and Macale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macale looks to land a combination. Boston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick by Boston misses
and Macale counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston misses the jab.
Boston throws a front kick aimed at Macale's knee but Macale avoids it well.
Boston throws a head kick that misses
and Macale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Macale tenderised Boston's leg. Boston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macale avoids the head kick by Boston.
Macale lands a jab to Boston's midsection.
Boston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Boston misses.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macale circles away quickly and effectively.
Macale scores with a shot to the body.
Boston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boston misses with a series of wild punches.
Macale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boston in his tracks.
Boston is rocked!
Boston throws a sloppy body shot
and Macale counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Surangel Oiterong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiterong comes to the cage accompanied by American Idiot. The key to victory for Surangel Oiterong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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171 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surangel Oiterong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Oiterong in a clinch.
Oiterong tries to break the clinch but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Hendricks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oiterong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oiterong is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendricks has double underhooks.
Hendricks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oiterong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendricks has him pressed against the cage.
Hendricks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oiterong is defending well for now.
Oiterong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hendricks has Oiterong pressed against the cage, preventing Oiterong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oiterong stalling in the clinch but Hendricks improves position.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but Hendricks has him pressed against the cage.
Oiterong stalling the fight.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but Hendricks has him pressed against the cage.
Oiterong tries to break free but Hendricks pushes him back against the cage.
Oiterong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surangel Oiterong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks misses with a straight right.
Oiterong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oiterong.
Oiterong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendricks circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiterong checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Oiterong blocks the leg kick.
Hendricks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Oiterong.
Oiterong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oiterong just misses with a punch to the body.
Oiterong scores with a one two! Hendricks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Oiterong misses the target.
Oiterong throws a big shot that misses.
Hendricks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oiterong misses with a straight right.
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Oiterong.
Oiterong misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a looping right.
Oiterong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Oiterong circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Oiterong.
Oiterong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendricks manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Oiterong.
Oiterong throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Oiterong. That snapped Hendricks's head back.
Oiterong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oiterong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Oiterong misses its intended target.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Oiterong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oiterong cracks Hendricks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hendricks closes the distance and pushes Oiterong back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking to throw knees to the head but Oiterong is blocking nicely.
Oiterong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oiterong tries to break free but Hendricks pushes him back against the cage.
Hendricks jumps into guard, dragging Oiterong to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Oiterong has his hands clasped together but Hendricks extends and breaks Oiterong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hendricks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Hendricks!
Tony Hendricks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deal With the Devil --- Pop Evil. Mansikka has chosen Sattuu as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Boris Ivanovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boris Ivanovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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199 lbs
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188 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mansikka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ivanovic tries to keep at a distance but Mansikka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Mansikka is rocked!
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Mansikka is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic dips a shoulder and cracks Mansikka with a mighty uppercut! Mansikka falls back against the cage and Ivanovic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mansikka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ivanovic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Boris Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiruku Matah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Vachon Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matah comes to the cage accompanied by Walker the Texas Ranger Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vachon Ii's choice of entrance music: Le Petit Poisson. Mad Dog Vachon Ii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiruku Matah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon Ii!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vachon Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Vachon Ii darts in and clinches Matah up against the cage.
Matah is trying to pull guard but Vachon Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vachon Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Matah.
Matah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiruku Matah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Vachon Ii.
Vachon Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vachon Ii is pressed up against the cage. Matah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vachon Ii down to the mat. Vachon Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vachon Ii stuffs the takedown.
Matah shoots in and gets a takedown into Vachon Ii's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vachon Ii pulls Matah in to control the position.
Matah trying to control but Vachon Ii is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon Ii can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matah won't allow Vachon Ii to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Matah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vachon Ii keeping moving, preventing Matah from controlling successfully.
Matah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah wants to control from the top but Vachon Ii keeps moving.
Matah tries to free his leg and advance position but Vachon Ii is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vachon Ii tries to sprawl but Matah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vachon Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Matah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon Ii's head.
Matah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vachon Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vachon Ii wants to control but Matah is keeping busy.
Vachon Ii is looking for a sweep. Matah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon Ii's head.
Matah 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.
Vachon Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon Ii keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vachon Ii defends it well.
Vachon Ii wants to control but Matah is keeping busy.
Matah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vachon Ii is just riding it out for now. Matah eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Matah sits in half guard.
Vachon Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matah stalling.
Vachon Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vachon Ii is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vachon Ii defends it well.
Matah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vachon Ii defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matah wants to take a breather but Vachon Ii is having none of it.
Matah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon Ii keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon Ii tries to roll over but Matah keeps him under control.
Matah wants to take a breather but Vachon Ii is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiruku Matah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vachon Ii defends it nicely.
Vachon Ii moves into range and clinches up with Matah.
Matah lands a takedown into guard.
Vachon Ii controlling the position.
Matah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vachon Ii is keeping the position for now.
Matah throws a strike but Vachon Ii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vachon Ii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vachon Ii is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vachon Ii passes into side control.
Vachon Ii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matah some visible discomfort.
Vachon Ii stands up and beckons Matah to his feet.
Vachon Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matah under the eye.
Vachon Ii digs a good body shot into Matah's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vachon Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hiruku Matah has been cut.
Vachon Ii scores with a nice strike.
Matah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vachon Ii!
Matah trying to control the action but Vachon Ii is working from the bottom.
Matah tries to advance to mount but Vachon Ii denies him.
Matah tries to advance to mount but Vachon Ii instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vachon Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vachon Ii defends it well.
Vachon Ii is positioning himself well to prevent Matah advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon Ii wants to control but Matah is keeping busy.
Vachon Ii tries to roll over but Matah keeps him under control.
Vachon Ii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vachon Ii.
Matah advances position into side control!
Vachon Ii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vachon Ii is avoiding damage well.
Matah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vachon Ii tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vachon Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
Vachon Ii stops Matah from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Vachon Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiruku Matah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Matah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matah lands in his opponent's guard.
Vachon Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vachon Ii keeping moving, preventing Matah from controlling successfully.
Vachon Ii controls Matah momentarily but Matah frees himself.
Matah postures up in Vachon Ii's guard and throws a big left but Vachon Ii blocks it.
Vachon Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mad Dog Vachon Ii hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vachon Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matah.
Matah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vachon Ii!
Vachon Ii defending against the ground and pound.
Matah working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Matah throws an elbow but Vachon Ii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matah advances nicely into full mount.
Vachon Ii working to try and regain half guard.
Vachon Ii regains half guard.
Matah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vachon Ii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Matah.
Matah is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matah is trying to control. Vachon Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matah passes to side control.
Vachon Ii stops Matah from passing to mount.
Vachon Ii struggling a bit here.
Vachon Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vachon Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vachon Ii's shoulder. That is not cool.
Matah trying to control the action but Vachon Ii is working from the bottom.
Matah is trying to get an arm triangle but Vachon Ii is defending well.
Vachon Ii is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vachon Ii is pushing Matah's head away, looking to escape. Matah manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiruku Matah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matah 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiruku Matah!
Hiruku Matah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. Vic Thory told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Winkle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thory is avoiding damage well.
Thory wants to control but Van Winkle postures up.
Thory is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thory managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thory, who protects the arm well.
Thory is not content to let Van Winkle control the position.
Van Winkle misses with the ground and pound.
Van Winkle wants to control but Thory is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is looking to regain half guard here but Van Winkle keeps moving and retains side control.
Thory is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Winkle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Winkle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Winkle trying to control the position but Thory is working away.
Van Winkle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to control but Thory is keeping him busy.
Thory tries to bench press Van Winkle off him but Van Winkle keeps the position.
Van Winkle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thory is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Winkle is putting a hurting on Thory here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory tries to improve position but can't.
Thory felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thory wants to control but Van Winkle postures up.
Van Winkle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thory, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to buck Van Winkle off but Van Winkle is having none of it.
Thory is not content to let Van Winkle control the position.
Thory is looking for a sweep.
Van Winkle working the ground and pound but Thory is defending the strikes.
Van Winkle controlling from side mount.
The ground and pound from Van Winkle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory taking a bit of punishment here - Van Winkle scoring with strikes.
Thory is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Winkle off and has taken his back!
Thory throws strikes from the back but Van Winkle rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Winkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Winkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thory trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Winkle is trying to keep Thory in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Winkle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thory.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Van Winkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Thory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thory scores with a nice head shot.
Thory works the jab nicely.
Thory takes a swing at Van Winkle's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Thory misses its intended target.
Van Winkle swats away the attempt to clinch by Thory.
Van Winkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Van Winkle saw that one coming.
Van Winkle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thory is out of range.
Van Winkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Thory misses.
Thory looks to land a left hand but Van Winkle moved out of range nicely.
Thory misses with a hook. Van Winkle ducked under it nicely.
Thory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Winkles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Winkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thory has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Winkle breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Thory misses
so Van Winkle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Winkle wants to control from the top but Thory keeps moving.
Van Winkle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thory works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Winkle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thory's head.
Van Winkle pushing down on Thory's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thory wants to get back to full guard.
Thory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thory is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Winkle trying to control the action but Thory is working from the bottom.
Van Winkle trying to control from Thory's half guard. Thory has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Winkle passes into half guard.
Thory tries to get to full guard but Van Winkle has control of the leg.
Van Winkle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Van Winkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Winkle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thory tries to lock up and control but Van Winkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Winkle looking to finish Thory with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thory!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Van Winkle.
Thory working to try and regain half guard.
Thory takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thory tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Winkle looking to finish Thory with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thory!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Winkle working the ground and pound effectively.
Van Winkle thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Winkle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Thory throws a hook but Van Winkle blocks it.
Thory connects with a body shot.
Van Winkle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Winkle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Thory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Winkle misses with a left hand
and Thory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Winkle thinking.
Van Winkle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thory counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Thory's shoulder, as Thory tries to avoid the shot.
Van Winkle slips a straight right by Thory.
A big right from Thory misses.
Van Winkle avoids the body shot from Thory.
Thory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Thory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Winkle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thory's sensitive parts.
Van Winkle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Winkle scrambles back to his feet.
Van Winkle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thory is out of range.
Van Winkle throws a big shot that misses.
Thory tries to bum rush Van Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Thory.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Van Winkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Winkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Winkle misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory tests Van Winkle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thory swings widly with a right hand
and Van Winkle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thory's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Winkle wants to pass the guard but Thory is keeping the position.
Thory is trying to keep Van Winkle in close.
Van Winkle throwing strikes from guard but Thory blocks nicely.
Thory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Winkle controls the pace.
Van Winkle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thory's head.
Thory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Winkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Winkle content to stall in guard here.
Van Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robert Van Winkle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
Thory misses with an uppercut
so Van Winkle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Winkle distracts Thory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory looking to control.
Van Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Thory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Winkle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Winkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Winkle 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robert Van Winkle just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Thory does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Van Winkle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Winkle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Van Winkle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert Van Winkle waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 's logo in front of the cameras.
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