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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Mackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petteri Koskiaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koskiaho's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Take This Life. Samuel Mackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Mackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petteri Koskiaho!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koskiaho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koskiaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koskiaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koskiaho looking for a guillotine here but Mackson defends easily.
Koskiaho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mackson looking to pass the guard.
Mackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koskiaho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koskiaho pulls down on the head and he's put Mackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Petteri Koskiaho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jones!
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, Dennis Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
Jones connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Beltran! He's out on his feet! Jones rushes in and drops Beltran with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffalo Bill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buffalo Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negreanu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negreanu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bill trying to control from the bottom.
Negreanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Negreanu is taking a breather. Bill 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.
Negreanu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bill is just riding it out for now. Negreanu eventually gives up the hold.
Negreanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bill could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Negreanu is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bill tries to hold on but Negreanu pushes him away.
Bill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Negreanu keeping full guard, as Bill tries to pass.
Bill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Negreanu wants to sweep here but Bill controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bill preventing the sweep.
Negreanu working for a triangle but Bill defends it easily.
Negreanu has his hands on Bill's head, controlling the position.
Negreanu keeping moving, preventing Bill from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bill tries to stand but Negreanu is controlling from the bottom.
Negreanu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Negreanu.
Negreanu looks gassed!
Bill cracks Negreanu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Negreanu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bill's best efforts.
Negreanu wants to control but Bill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bill is keen to just control but Negreanu is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is looking to improve his position.
Negreanu wants to control but Bill is keeping busy.
Negreanu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Negreanu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Negreanu wants to control the action here but instead Bill manages to pass to full mount!
Negreanu regains half guard.
Bill prevents Negreanu from improving his position.
Negreanu is staying active underneath Bill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
That's time! Bill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Negreanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Negreanu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bill is on top in guard.
Negreanu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Negreanu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill trying to control but Negreanu is working from the bottom.
Bill postures up and lands a big shot to Negreanu's brow.
Negreanu is looking for a triangle but Bill pushes his legs off easily.
Negreanu is breathing heavily.
Bill looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Negreanu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bill won't allow Negreanu to sweep him here.
Bill is pushing down on Negreanu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Negreanu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bill prevents Negreanu from improving his position.
Bill is thwarting Negreanu's attempts to control the position.
Bill is tying to control. Negreanu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bill works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is just holding on here. Bill manages to take his back.
Bill doesn't have the hooks in and Negreanu manages to turn into his guard.
Negreanu forces his way into half guard.
Bill pushes Negreanu off looking to stand but Negreanu dives back in and keeps control.
Negreanu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Negreanu seems content to control.
Bill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Negreanu is working away from the top position though.
Negreanu slows the pace down in half guard.
Bill is refusing to be controlled, as Negreanu sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill is trying to get back to full guard.
Negreanu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bill's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Negreanu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daniel Negreanu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bill wants to control but Negreanu postures up.
Negreanu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Negreanu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Negreanu 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.
Bill prevents Negreanu from improving position.
Bill is trying to control Negreanu's posture but Negreanu avoids it.
Negreanu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bill wants to control but Negreanu postures up.
Bill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bill wants to control but Negreanu is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bill looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill tries to clinch up.
Negreanu scores a takedown into full mount!
Negreanu trying to control but Bill is having none of it.
Negreanu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bill!
Negreanu wants to sweep here but Bill controlling him for the moment.
Bill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu has Bill pulled in close to control his posture.
Negreanu is trying to keep Bill in close.
Bill wants to stand but Negreanu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill is sitting in close to Negreanu's body. Negreanu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Negreanu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Negreanu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Beltran JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Leister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Fernando Beltran JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Leister!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leister shoots in but no luck this time.
Leister dodges the punch combination from Beltran JR.
Leister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beltran JR cracks Leister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leister closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leister lands in his opponent's guard.
Leister scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beltran JR looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leister puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leister lands strikes from half guard.
Beltran JR slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leister trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran JR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leister lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran JR swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leister stands and throws Beltran JR's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran JR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leister postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beltran JR taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leister tries to advance to mount but Beltran JR denies him.
Leister landing a few strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Leister has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leister connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beltran JR some visible discomfort.
Beltran JR manages to get back to half guard.
Leister is looking to take a break and control but Beltran JR is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Leister there.
Leister looks gassed!
Leister moves into full mount! Beltran JR won't be happy about that!
Beltran JR working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leister wants to control the pace but Beltran JR is squirming around nicely.
Leister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leister working Beltran JR over with strikes here.
Leister connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Leister is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Beltran JR has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Beltran JR!
Beltran JR won't allow Leister to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Leister dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beltran JR scores with a punch to the head.
Leister shoots for a takedown but Beltran JR saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran JR lands a two punch combo.
Beltran JR misses the shot to the body.
Beltran JR displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran JR as he jumps to the side.
Leister looks for a takedown but Beltran JR sprawls well.
Fernando Beltran JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Leister.
Beltran JR keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Leister.
Leister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leister lands strikes from half guard.
Beltran JR has hold of Leister's hands but Leister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beltran JR is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leister scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leister thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beltran JR to regain full guard.
Leister keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beltran JR's head.
Leister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leister trying to control but Beltran JR is working from the bottom.
Leister distracts Beltran JR with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leister scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leister with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leister is breathing heavily.
Beltran JR has an active guard here but Leister has managed to pass into half guard.
Beltran JR tries to roll over but Leister keeps him under control.
Leister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leister is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beltran JR with the active half guard here but Leister passes nicely into side control.
Leister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beltran JR, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leister passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beltran JR!
Beltran JR is desperately trying to improve his position but Leister has a good base and remains in mount.
Leister postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beltran JR looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Leister.
Beltran JR taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Leister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beltran JR lands a jab-cross combination.
Beltran JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beltran JR.
Leister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beltran JR cracks Leister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando Beltran JR is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran JR throws a one two combo.
Leister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beltran JR moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran JR scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran JR rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beltran JR misses with a wild combination.
Beltran JR will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran JR takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran JR is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beltran JR uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran JR darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beltran JR connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran JR will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran JR lands a glancing blow to the side of Leister's head.
Leister shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran JR tries to sprawl out of it but Leister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran JR manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernando Beltran JR has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Leister.
Beltran JR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran JR throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leister darts in and clinches Beltran JR up against the cage.
Leister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beltran JR clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran JR takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran JR covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Leister looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Beltran JR is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Beltran JR 's face. He knows he's trapped as Leister lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Leister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Shipoopi. James Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lang!
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, Mark Wahl!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahl avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wahl blocking the ground and pound.
Wahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lang breaks from Wahl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wahl is squirming around, avoiding Lang's attempts to control the action.
Lang unloading with bombs!
Wahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang tries to control but Wahl wriggling away.
Wahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang breaks from Wahl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wahl is looking to improve his position but Lang isn't that keen on the idea.
Lang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wahl looks a forlorn figure.
Wahl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lang wants to stand but Wahl is controlling the position.
Lang pulls Wahl in close to his closed guard and prevents Wahl from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wahl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang is refusing to be controlled, as Wahl sits in half guard.
Wahl is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wahl to get the leverage.
Lang tries to roll over but Wahl keeps him under control.
Wahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wahl looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wahl wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Lang sizes up Wahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Wahl ducks down to avoid it.
Wahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Wahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lang lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wahl gets full guard.
Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lang wants to stand and escape but instead Wahl has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wahl misses with a takedown
and Lang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wahl won't be happy with that.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wahl on the ground.
Wahl manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Wahl is looking for a kimura here.
Wahl seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Lang is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lang scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wahl manages to mount him!
Wahl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lang is looking to improve his position but Wahl isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahl lands with some strikes.
Wahl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lang tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahl with shots to the head and body - Lang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wahl working for a submission but Lang is keeping him at bay.
Lang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wahl has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahl is persistently looking for the submission but Lang is defending it well.
Lang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahl is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lang is trying to stand back up.
Lang tries to escape but Wahl has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wahl patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wahl lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wahl looking for the choke but no joy.
Lang showing good submission defense here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wahl avoiding Lang 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wahl shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Wahl shoots and misses
so Lang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lang wants to control from the top but Wahl keeps moving.
Wahl looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily.
Lang wants to get up but he can't break Wahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang with a nice head shot there.
Lang wants to control from the top but Wahl keeps moving.
Mark Wahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahl is keeping the position for now.
Wahl wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Lang wanted to stand there but Wahl had control of the position.
Wahl keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wahl has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang throwing strikes from guard but Wahl blocks nicely.
Wahl working for a triangle but Lang defends it easily.
Lang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wahl's guard.
Wahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wahl is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lang, into his guard.
Wahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Lang wants to stand up but Wahl is controlling him.
Lang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wahl postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wahl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lang 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.
Wahl passes Lang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lang is just riding it out for now. Wahl eventually gives up the hold.
Wahl works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Wahl.
I think Wahl 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wahl!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Temeluchus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt Serra (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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22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zacharia Temeluchus!
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, matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra looks to land a combination but Temeluchus avoids it well.
Serra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
matt Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temeluchus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Serra wants to control but Temeluchus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Temeluchus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Serra wants to control but Temeluchus is keeping busy.
Serra kicks off Temeluchus and gets to his feet.
Serra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temeluchus avoids the body shot from Serra.
Temeluchus misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Temeluchus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra tries a head kick but it misses.
Temeluchus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Serra!
Serra is squirming around, avoiding Temeluchus's attempts to control the action.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serra tries to hold on but Temeluchus postures up.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Temeluchus looking to finish with strikes here!
Temeluchus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Serra to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temeluchus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Serra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temeluchus looking for the RNC.
Serra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temeluchus. 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.
Temeluchus tries to keep control of the position but Serra is staying busy.
Serra wants to get back to his feet.
Serra is in bad spot here.
Serra looks gassed!
Serra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Temeluchus gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temeluchus has his arm under Serra's chin here. Game over son! Temeluchus squeezes tightly and Serra is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zacharia Temeluchus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jizzle Bunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jizzle Bunz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunz has managed to clinch.
Bunz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brogan prevents it.
Brogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunz avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brogan.
Brogan lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jizzle Bunz has been cut.
Bunz takes a shot to the head.
Bunz is trying to trip Brogan. He has hold of a leg but Brogan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bunz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunz stops Brogan from standing up.
Bunz won't allow Brogan to sweep him here.
Bunz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brogan has escaped and now he's on top!
Brogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brogan preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunz being controlled here, momentarily.
Bunz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brogan has passed into half guard!
Brogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunz on the ground.
Bunz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brogan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bunz.
Brogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brogan trying to pass the guard but Bunz defending well.
Brogan controlling the action here.
Bunz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brogan looks to land a combination. Bunz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A choreographed right hand from Bunz misses the target.
Brogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Brogan as Bunz shoots in.
Brogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brogan. Brogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Brogan closes the distance and clinches.
Bunz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lorenzo Brogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jizzle Bunz.
Brogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brogan tries to clinch but Bunz moves out of range.
Brogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunz takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Bunz does it's job there.
Brogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Brogan scores with a push kick.
Brogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brogan is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brogan as he jumps to the side.
Brogan tries to bum rush Bunz with a series of wild strikes but Bunz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brogan is fending him off so far but Bunz persists. Nope, Brogan circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jizzle Bunz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunz counters by moving into the clinch.
Brogan manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Brogan misses
and Bunz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunz.
Brogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bunz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bunz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bunz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brogan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jizzle Bunz!
Jizzle Bunz is the new heavyweight champion!
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