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EEC 25 Davis v Roussimoff PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sansario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Xiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Sansario has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sansario!
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, Zen Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiao looks for a takedown but Sansario sprawls well.
Sansario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiao is rocked!
Xiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xiao fails to land the takedown.
Nick Sansario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Xiao.
Xiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sansario drives through and clinches with Xiao against the cage.
Sansario lands a knee to the head.
Xiao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sansario finish him?
Sansario lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Xiao goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Sansario in side control.
Sansario looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xiao is avoiding damage well.
Xiao is not content to let Sansario control the position.
Xiao looks to move to half guard but instead Sansario has passed into mount! Damn!
Xiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sansario tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Xiao seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao is desperately trying to improve his position but Sansario has a good base and remains in mount.
Sansario unloads with some shots from mount but Xiao bucks and avoids them well.
Xiao is trying desperately to improve position.
Sansario throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Xiao because Sansario loaded up on that one.
Xiao is working to get back to half guard.
Sansario putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sansario sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sansario throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xiao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sansario looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xiao is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xiao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xiao looks gassed!
Sansario thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Xiao is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansario thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sansario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xiao regains half guard.
Xiao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xiao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sansario passes into half guard.
Xiao tries to get to full guard but Sansario has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansario thows a huge punch but Xiao dodges it nicely.
Sansario wants to stand up but Xiao is controlling the position.
Xiao tries to roll over but Sansario keeps him under control.
Sansario decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A lazy left from Sansario finds it's target.
Xiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sansario pinned against the cage. Sansario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sansario dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xiao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sansario comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Xiao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Xiao was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Sansario!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley's entrance music is 'So Many People' by Neurosonic. A fine choice. Markus Riley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Markus Riley!
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, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley shoots in but Onizuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Onizuka is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
Riley is keen to just control but Onizuka is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Onizuka to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Riley wants to control from the top but Onizuka keeps moving.
Riley 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.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riley tries for a kimura but Onizuka is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Onizuka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riley's guard! Nice work there by Onizuka!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Riley trying to strike off his back.
Riley has his foot on Onizuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onizuka 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.
Onizuka postures up.
Riley working for a triangle but Onizuka defends it easily.
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.
Riley wants to sweep here but Onizuka controlling him for the moment.
Onizuka wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onizuka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riley.
It looks like Markus Riley has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Onizuka.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eikichi Onizuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Riley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riley scores with a takedown into Onizuka's guard.
Onizuka wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Riley trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Onizuka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Onizuka has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley striking off his back but it's not causing Onizuka any problems.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley has an active guard here but Onizuka has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Onizuka pulls his head out easily.
Onizuka wants to stand but Riley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Onizuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Onizuka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Onizuka's back!
Onizuka defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onizuka is one step ahead there.
Onizuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Onizuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Onizuka defends easily.
Onizuka wants to stand but Riley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Onizuka rolls with it to try and escape but Riley cranks on the arm and Onizuka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Riley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Horitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Hatfield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Horitz!
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, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Horitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Horitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hatfield misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hatfield tries to bench press Horitz off him but Horitz keeps the position.
Horitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hatfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Horitz but great work by Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with a big right hand but Horitz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horitz tries to bench press Hatfield off him but Hatfield keeps the position.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Hatfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Manny Horitz has been cut.
Hatfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Horitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Horitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hatfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Horitz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield working the ground and pound.
Horitz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Horitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Horitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hatfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Horitz wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Horitz is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but Horitz is having none of it.
Hatfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horitz tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.
Horitz is staying active underneath Hatfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horitz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield content to control rather than advance.
Hatfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hatfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hatfield wants to control but Horitz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horitz tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.
Hatfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but Horitz is having none of it.
Hatfield working the head and body with strikes.
Horitz wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well.
Hatfield slips a nice elbow through Horitz's hands, connecting with Horitz's forehead.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Horitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horitz shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Horitz's cut.
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.
Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice combo by Hatfield! Oh, that's hurt him - Horitz falls to the canvas and Hatfield follows him into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield wants to control but Horitz is keeping him busy.
Horitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hatfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Horitz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hatfield's best efforts.
Hatfield is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Horitz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatfield's back!
Hatfield defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield fending off the submission attempt from Horitz.
Horitz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hatfield just trying to survive but Horitz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hatfield breaks Horitz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Horitz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hatfield escapes and throws Horitz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horitz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield seems to be working for a kimura but Horitz defends the submission attempt.
Horitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horitz is looking for a sweep. Hatfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horitz is working hard here to advance position.
Horitz looking for submissions off his back.
Hatfield works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield working the body and head with strikes.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horitz keeps working.
Horitz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatfield scores with punches from side control.
Horitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horitz!
Hatfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Hatfield landing strikes from the mount.
Horitz is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatfield has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield dominating with strikes here.
Hatfield tries to control but Horitz wriggling away.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Horitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hannibal Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Horitz?
Horitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatfield landing punches.
Horitz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Horitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horitz shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
Horitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hatfield tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Horitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hatfield, who protects the arm well.
Horitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hatfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horitz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield prevents Horitz from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horitz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hatfield sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hatfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hatfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hatfield sneaks back into half guard.
Horitz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
Horitz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Hatfield is pressing down on Horitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Horitz looking to pass the guard.
Horitz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hatfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hatfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hatfield!
Horitz manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horitz working for a triangle but Hatfield defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horitz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hatfield has passed into half guard!
Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horitz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatfield.
Hatfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horitz is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but Horitz defending well.
Hatfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Horitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hatfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Hannibal Hatfield wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Duthie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Duthie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Couture!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a right and a left that Duthie avoids nicely.
Couture throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duthie.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duthie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Couture 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.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Duthie is having none of it.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Duthie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Couture for as long as he can get away with.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to stand but Duthie is controlling the position.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Duthie won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duthie is controlling him.
Duthie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couture kicks Duthie off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duthie misses with the combination.
Duthie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture pushes Duthie up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Couture.
Duthie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Duthie stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture looks gassed!
Duthie wants to break free but Couture has control.
Duthie breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Duthie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duthie as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duthie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duthie cracks Couture with an open hand slap.
Duthie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Duthie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Duthie. Duthie gets slowly back to his feet.
Duthie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duthie shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Duthie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duthie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duthie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duthie stands up.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Duthie, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Duthie against the cage but Duthie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duthie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture is trying to escape the position but Duthie is controlling the position.
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!
Couture manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Duthie is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duthie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Duthie is doing well to control the position and prevent Couture from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Duthie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duthie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duthie off to one side.
Duthie misses with a looping right.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Couture's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Couture duly obliges.
Duthie looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Duthie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duthie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Duthie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duthie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture tries to clinch up but Duthie circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duthie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignacio Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture tries to clinch up but Duthie circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duthie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duthie is looking to improve his position.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duthie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duthie has his feet on Couture's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duthie circles away.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duthie.
Duthie closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Duthie pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Duthie.
Duthie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duthie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duthie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Couture is rocked!
Duthie misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Duthie finish him?
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Duthie's shoulder, as Duthie tries to avoid the shot.
Duthie misses with a combination
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Duthie has a takedown stuffed.
Couture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duthie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Couture!
Duthie landing shots from mount.
Couture is trying to stand.
Couture tries to lock up and control but Duthie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Duthie has a good base and remains in mount.
Duthie lands a big shot there that rocks Couture but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Couture is trying to stand.
Duthie controlling the pace for now.
Couture working to try and regain half guard.
Rick Duthie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duthie controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Duthie dominated that second round.
That's time! Duthie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Duthie shows good takedown defense.
Couture gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Couture tries to clinch there but Duthie circles away.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie is having none of it.
Couture fails with the takedown.
Good work by Couture as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duthie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Duthie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duthie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Couture is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duthie prevents Couture from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duthie in particular looking to stall.
Duthie wants to stand up but Couture has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duthie circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duthie fails to land the takedown.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Duthie as Couture shoots in.
Rick Duthie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Couture.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie moves out of range.
Duthie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Couture tries to clinch there but Duthie circles away.
Couture tries to clinch but Duthie is having none of it.
Duthie fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duthie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duthie counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duthie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duthie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Duthie shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Duthie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duthie as he avoids it easily.
Duthie shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duthie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Duthie is rocked!
Couture shoots in and drives through. Duthie sprawls well.
Duthie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Duthie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Couture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Couture tries to stand and escape but Duthie is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duthie is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duthie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Duthie wants to get back to full guard.
Couture decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Duthie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duthie lands a lovely overhand right.
Couture takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Couture is looking to clinch but Duthie is avoiding it.
Couture checks a low kick from Duthie.
Duthie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ignacio Couture.
I think Duthie 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Rick Duthie!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Rick Duthie!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Rick Duthie!
Rick Duthie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Six Million Dollar Man. Paulie Wogg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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151 lbs
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152 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Steve Austin!
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, Paulie Wogg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wogg shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Wogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.
Wogg is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin lunges at Wogg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wogg's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Wogg on that attempt.
Austin misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin throws a big shot that misses.
Wogg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Wogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wogg tries for a takedown but Austin manages to get underhooks.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Wogg.
Austin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woggs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg avoiding damage as Austin throws knees to the body.
Wogg has Austin pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wogg.
Wogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wogg blocks the elbow strike.
Austin pushes Wogg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wogg is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Wogg pulls guard effortlessly.
Austin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Austin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wogg 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.
Wogg working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Austin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Austin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wogg tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Wogg slips the punch.
Austin shoots in and bounces Wogg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Austin controls the pace.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Austin content to stall in guard here.
Wogg looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Wogg looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Austin cracks Wogg with a solid left hand.
Wogg being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wogg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Austin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Austin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Austin is looking to stand up but Wogg won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Austin tests Wogg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wogg slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Wogg looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Austin tries to move to mount but Wogg blocks the move with his legs.
Wogg is looking to regain half guard here but Austin keeps moving and retains side control.
Wogg gets back to half guard.
Well, if Austin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is looking to advance position but Wogg won't allow it.
Wogg is looking to improve his position.
Austin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wogg is looking to improve his position.
Austin controlling the action here.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Wogg defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Austin not doing much here.
Wogg tries to roll over but Austin keeps him under control.
Austin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wogg is trying to get back to full guard.
Wogg is breathing heavily.
Austin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Austin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Austin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Austin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wogg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wogg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wogg working away.
Wogg tries to move to mount but Austin blocks the move with his legs.
Wogg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Austin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wogg tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Austin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Austin wants to control but Wogg postures up.
Wogg tries to move to mount but Austin blocks the move with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Austin counters with a left and a right that stings Wogg.
Wogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Wogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Austin misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Wogg closes the distance and clinches.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wogg avoids the damage to the body.
Wogg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wogg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
Austin wants to break free but Wogg has control.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wogg pulls guard.
Wogg looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Wogg 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin content to stall in guard here.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wogg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Austin manages to get himself to full guard.
Austin controlling the position.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wogg postures up.
Austin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Wogg from controlling successfully.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Wogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wogg defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Wogg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin tries to bum rush Wogg with a series of wild strikes but Wogg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Wogg moves away and avoids it.
Austin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wogg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Austin's guard.
Wogg tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Wogg preventing the sweep.
Wogg trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Wogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wogg has gone for a leg lock! Austin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wogg's guard.
Austin content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Wogg.
Wogg working for a triangle but Austin defends it easily.
Wogg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.
Wogg trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Wogg stands and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wogg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austin is trying to control Wogg's posture but Wogg avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Wogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Steve Austin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Mankiw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers- Can't Stop. Gregory Mankiw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
154 lbs
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22
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Rose!
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, Gregory Mankiw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankiw connects with a body shot.
Mankiw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mankiw scores with a jab.
Mankiw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mankiw slips a straight right by Rose.
Mankiw fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregory Mankiw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankiw throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mankiw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
The crowd cheers as Mankiw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Rose is rocked!
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Mankiw.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Mankiw lands with a right that hurts Rose. Rose looks to clinch but Mankiw throws a short knee that drops Rose. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gregory Mankiw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Faucette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Faucette acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dolores Haze!
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, Mike Faucette!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Faucette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faucette wants to improve his position but Haze is controlling well.
Faucette misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Haze is looking to advance position but Faucette won't allow it.
Haze seems to be looking for submissions.
Faucette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faucette trying to control but Haze postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faucette tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Haze is trying for a kimura here. Faucette looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Haze wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dolores Haze!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boo Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Stinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Coleman!
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, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Stinson misses.
Stinson lands an overhand right.
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Stinson is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stinson controls his leg.
Stinson is not content to let Coleman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman stands up and beckons Stinson to join him on the feet.
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stinson sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coleman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Stinson tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stinson's thigh. Stinson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Stinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stinson pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Stinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Stinson misses with a two punch combination.
Stinson lands a head shot.
Stinson throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Barney Stinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A choreographed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Stinson lands a jab to the head.
Coleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coleman is rocked!
Stinson throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinson Rushes Coleman and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Coleman is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Stinson Piles on the pressure and Coleman crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Stinson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rene Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed-Indestructible. The key to victory for John Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Rene Roussimoff!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussimoff looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Roussimoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like John Davis has been cut.
Roussimoff tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Nice combo by Davis! Oh, that's hurt him - Roussimoff falls to the canvas and Davis follows him into side control.
Roussimoff is rocked!
Davis gets to mount! Roussimoff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davis controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roussimoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roussimoff wants to try and get back to his feet.
Roussimoff looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roussimoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roussimoff tries to buck Davis off but he can't manage it.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Roussimoff throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis blocks Roussimoff's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Roussimoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roussimoff wants to get back to his feet.
Roussimoff throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Davis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Davis blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussimoff waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis cracks Roussimoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis thuds his right hand into Roussimoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Davis's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roussimoff takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussimoff blocks the body kick.
Roussimoff looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Roussimoff loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis throws a left that rocks Roussimoff and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davis dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Roussimoff regain composure!
Roussimoff is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Roussimoff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roussimoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussimoff keeps working.
Roussimoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roussimoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A control attempt from Roussimoff but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff wants to try and get back to his feet.
Roussimoff throwing hammer fists to the chest of Davis. What's that going to do exactly?
Roussimoff is trying to escape the mount.
Roussimoff wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roussimoff trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roussimoff is looking to get to half guard.
Roussimoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roussimoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis controlling his opponent.
Roussimoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis blocks Roussimoff's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roussimoff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Roussimoff is breathing heavily.
Roussimoff throwing hammer fists to the chest of Davis. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Roussimoff tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Davis's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roussimoff throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roussimoff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roussimoff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Roussimoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roussimoff.
Davis throws a series of punches but Roussimoff moves out of range.
Davis tests Roussimoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Roussimoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roussimoff momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussimoff ducks straight into an uppercut from Davis and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Roussimoff maanges to regain guard straight away.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussimoff can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Roussimoff trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Roussimoff pushes Davis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roussimoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roussimoff clinches with his opponent.
Roussimoff misses with some punches.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roussimoff stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussimoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roussimoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis blocks a body shot from Roussimoff.
Roussimoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Roussimoff keeps him there for the moment.
Roussimoff scores with a hook to the body.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Roussimoff tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussimoff throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis cracks Roussimoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis looks to land a combination. Roussimoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roussimoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis drops his shoulder and cracks Roussimoff with a huge uppercut! Roussimoff goes down! Can Davis finish him?
Roussimoff is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Roussimoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Roussimoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Roussimoff.
Roussimoff wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis Rushes Roussimoff and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Roussimoff is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Davis Piles on the pressure and Roussimoff crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Davis!
John Davis retains his super heavyweight title!
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