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VFC 67: Head vs. East PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vortex kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run This Town - Jay-z. Adrian has chosen Bed Rock as his entrance music. Anthony Vortex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Vortex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Adrian!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vortex is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Adrian 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.
Vortex is refusing to be controlled, as Adrian sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adrian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adrian prevents Vortex from improving his position.
Adrian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vortex's head.
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.
Adrian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adrian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vortex is controlling Adrian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adrian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vortex defending well though.
Adrian content to control rather than advance.
That's four 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.
Adrian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vortex's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vortex trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Adrian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Adrian catches Vortex right on the button with a cross.
Adrian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vortex was covering up waiting for the punch and Adrian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vortex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adrian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adrian throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adrian trying to control the position from guard on top but Vortex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adrian moves in looking to clinch but Vortex pushes him off.
Adrian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vortex defends it nicely.
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.
Vortex misses with a takedown attempt
and Adrian counters with a takedown into side control.
Vortex parries the strikes from Adrian easily there. Adrian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vortex to escape.
Vortex is looking for a sweep.
Adrian stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adrian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adrian lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Adrian 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!
Vortex gets caught flat footed, as Adrian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortex is looking to sweep but instead, Adrian has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adrian in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex trying to hold on to Adrian's head to control him but Adrian postures up.
Adrian is taking a breather. Vortex 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.
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.
Adrian tries to pass to full mount but Vortex defends it.
Adrian is looking to pass Vortex's guard but actually Vortex recovers to full guard.
Adrian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vortex is keeping the position for now.
Brandon Adrian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian trying to control but Vortex is working from the bottom.
Vortex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adrian controls the pace.
Adrian wants to control from the top but Vortex keeps moving.
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.
Adrian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Adrian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adrian 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Adrian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marion Moesby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TUPAC WESTsideKING (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moesby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shipping up to Boston. WESTsideKING is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: knocking nizzas on their asses with this HEAT. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marion Moesby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, TUPAC WESTsideKING!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from WESTsideKING is defended easily by Moesby.
WESTsideKING tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moesby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
WESTsideKING wants to clinch up but Moesby keeps it at a distance.
WESTsideKING is looking to clinch.
WESTsideKING throws a body punch but Moesby moves out of range.
WESTsideKING dives in and grabs Moesby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moesby pushes down on WESTsideKING's head and hops out.
WESTsideKING wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moesby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moesby throws a leg kick but WESTsideKING moved away.
TUPAC WESTsideKING seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moesby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for WESTsideKING with that takedown attempt.
Marion Moesby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TUPAC WESTsideKING.
WESTsideKING looks to land a body kick but Moesby moved away.
Moesby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as WESTsideKING backs up against the cage.
It looks like TUPAC WESTsideKING has been cut.
Moesby lands a big head kick that sends WESTsideKING tumbling to the mat! Moesby takes a step backwards and waves WESTsideKING back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WESTsideKING keeps Moesby at a distance using the push kick.
WESTsideKING checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moesby. WESTsideKING shrugs it off though.
WESTsideKING looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WESTsideKING misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
WESTsideKING looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moesby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
WESTsideKING stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moesby.
Moesby lands with a nice body kick.
WESTsideKING takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moesby.
Moesby lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moesby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moesby lands a body shot.
Moesby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
WESTsideKING chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moesby can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Moesby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moesby!
This has been an exciting period of action!
WESTsideKING takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
WESTsideKING has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moesby.
Moesby pushes WESTsideKING away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moesby throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends WESTsideKING stumbling backwards into the cage! WESTsideKING bounces back off the cage towards Moesby, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Moesby lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Moesby celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marion Moesby!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat McHatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHatt has chosen Big Booty Bitches as his entrance music. Jerome McCool could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cat McHatt's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cat McHatt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCool tries to score a power double leg takedown but McHatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCool somewhat.
McHatt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCool was covering up waiting for the punch and McHatt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McHatt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCool keeping full guard, as McHatt tries to pass.
McHatt advances position into side control!
McHatt lands a nice forearm strike.
McHatt swings around for an armbar but McCool sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McHatt's guard.
McCool is fighting to break McHatt's control of his arms but McHatt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCool wants to stand but McHatt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McHatt, up you get!
McHatt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCool is trying to get back to full guard.
McHatt is looking to take a break and control but McCool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCool is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHatt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCool sees it coming and defends easily.
McHatt tries to stand and escape but McCool is controlling the position.
McCool is looking for a sweep. McHatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McHatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCool doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McHatt.
McHatt prevents McCool from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCool misses with a series of wild punches.
McHatt gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool is trying to maintain the position but McHatt is very close to passing his half guard.
McHatt prevents McCool from improving his position.
McHatt wants to take a breather but McCool is having none of it.
McHatt tries to stand but can't do so whilst McCool controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCool tries to get to full guard but McHatt has control of the leg.
McHatt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McHatt looks gassed!
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.
McCool makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McHatt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCool looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCool can't get the takedown.
McCool can't break the clinch.
McHatt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McHatt is working an open guard so McCool takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cat McHatt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCool gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCool shoots for a double leg takedown but McHatt sprawls well. He's pushed McCool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McHatt darts in and clinches McCool up against the cage.
McHatt tries to pull guard but McCool won't allow it.
McCool tries to pull guard but McHatt won't allow it.
McCool has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McHatt regains guard immediately.
McHatt looking for a guillotine here but McCool defends easily.
McHatt working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCool trying to control the position from guard on top but McHatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCool pushes down on McHatt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCool not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McHatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCool.
McHatt wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCool looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
McCool doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McHatt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCool being controlled here, momentarily.
McCool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McHatt is controlling him.
McHatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McHatt is controlling him.
McHatt wants to pass the guard but McCool is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McHatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCool looking for a triangle here. McHatt is fighting it but it looks tight! McCool pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McHatt is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerome McCool!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow tries to clinch up.
Brutality doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallow circles away.
Hallow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brutality pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallow managing to block the knees to the body from Brutality.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallow.
Brutality misses with a knee to the head.
Hallow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallow lands with a right to the head.
Hallow tries to pull guard but Brutality won't allow it.
Hallow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brutality tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallow avoids the damage to the body.
Hallow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brutality prevents Hallow from breaking the clinch.
Hallow can't get the takedown.
Hallow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hallow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brutality smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Hallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallow clinches up against the cage.
Hallow takes a shot to the head.
Brutality comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Brad Hallow has been cut.
Hallow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallow fails to land.
Hallow can't break the clinch.
Hallow misses with some punches.
Hallow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brutality backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow is working for takedown but Brutality is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hallow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brutality backwards.
Hallow is trying to drag Brutality to the mat but Brutality just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brutality lands a knee to the head.
Brutality lands an elbow inside that Hallow shrugs off.
Hallow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hallow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brutality misses with a knee strike.
Hallow swings wildly with an uppercut but Brutality uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brutality landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brutality trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hallow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brutality backwards.
Hallow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallow blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Brutality.
Hallow avoids the elbow strike from Brutality, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallow.
Brutality working Hallow over with knees to the body.
Hallow misses with some punches.
Brutality lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality with a knee to the head.
Brad Hallow's cut is getting worse.
Brutality blocks an uppercut.
Hallow lands with a left to the head.
Brutality with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brutality pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallow gets through Brutality's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brutality has him pressed against the cage.
Brutality displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hallow up against the cage.
Brutality misses with a knee to the head.
Hallow lands a takedown into guard.
Hallow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brutality is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hallow, into his guard.
Brutality trying to control but Hallow is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brutality throws a sloppy strike and Hallow has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Brutality is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hallow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Hallow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem of Russia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brian Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Kuznetsov dives into Santos's guard.
Kuznetsov stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kuznetsov just content to control the position.
Kuznetsov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Santos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuznetsov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuznetsov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuznetsov tries to advance to mount but Santos denies him.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
It looks like Brian Santos has been cut.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov catches Santos napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Santos to the canvas!
Kuznetsov stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Kuznetsov is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos wants to stand up but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexei Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Brian Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brian Santos's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Santos tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Santos is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Santos looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Santos tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Santos tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
A head kick lands from Kuznetsov that sends Santos to the canvas. Santos tries to scramble back to his feet but Kuznetsov brings him back down into side control.
Brian Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos trying to remain calm as Kuznetsov controls from the top position.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuznetsov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santos to the mat. Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuznetsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is taking a breather. Santos 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.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kuznetsov lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Kuznetsov 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.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.
Brian Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetsov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos pushes Kuznetsov off looking to stand but Kuznetsov dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Kuznetsov seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Kuznetsov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov thumps Santos with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Alexei Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kuznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sasha Novavich has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sasha Novavich seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
212 lbs
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223 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang avoids the body shot from Novavich.
Lang lands a left and a right that send Novavich crashing to the mat, dazed. Lang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Novavich is rocked!
Novavich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lang.
Oh Novavich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang throws a right hand that Novavich ducks under and follows up with a left that Novavich also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novavich seems to have got his legs back now.
Novavich throws out a leg kick but Lang moves out of range and Novavich only half commits.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Novavich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novavich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Novavich ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Novavich tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Novavich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lang counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Novavich! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az a Rida. Loose Cannon has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Loose Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson slips under a jab from Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like David Thompson has been cut.
Loose Cannon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson dives in and grabs Loose Cannon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loose Cannon pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Loose Cannon misses the shot to the body.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Loose Cannon shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Thompson is backing up but Loose Cannon catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Thompson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Loose Cannon Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Loose Cannon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newsome comes into the arena with Hurt blaring out of the sound system. Crock has chosen raaah Crock-time! as his entrance music. Jzk Crock told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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269 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newsome.
Crock misses with a wild body shot.
Crock throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome ducks under a wild hook from Crock.
Newsome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crock was covering up waiting for the punch and Newsome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newsome defends it easily.
Newsome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crock's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newsome lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
Crock tries to get to full guard but Newsome has control of the leg.
Crock trying to control but Newsome postures up.
Newsome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crock on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newsome wants to pass the guard but Crock is keeping the position.
Crock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Newsome throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Newsome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crock as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Newsome or perhaps it was just good defense by Crock which made him look bad.
Crock lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newsome, as that shot connected.
Newsome closes the distance and clinches up with Crock, looking for a takedown. Newsome pushes Crock against the cage but Crock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Davey Newsome has been cut.
Crock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crock throws a series of punches but Newsome avoids them all with ease.
Jzk Crock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crock walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome.
That has opened up Jzk Crock's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Newsome feints and as Crock raises his hands in defense, Newsome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newsome throwing strikes from guard but Crock blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newsome thows a big elbow that misses.
Crock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newsome defends it easily.
Crock looks gassed!
Newsome in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crock's head.
Newsome postures up.
Newsome chips away with some ground and pound.
Newsome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newsome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newsome thows a big elbow that misses.
Newsome postures up in Crock's guard and throws a big left but Crock blocks it.
Crock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newsome distracts Crock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crock has momentary wrist control but Newsome slips an elbow through the middle.
Newsome landing some decent shots from guard.
The cut above Jzk Crock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newsome landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newsome landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newsome slips a nice elbow through Crock's hands, connecting with Crock's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newsome scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Newsome dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newsome decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crock is trying to get back to full guard.
Crock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.
Newsome landing with the ground and pound.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jzk Crock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Davey Newsome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pembelton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hail Mary by Tupac. Stark has chosen Iron Man-Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Frank Pembelton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark is looking to clinch but Pembelton is avoiding it.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Stark swings for the body but Pembelton moves out of range.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pembelton moves away.
A swing and a miss from Pembelton.
Pembelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pembelton clinches up against the cage.
Pembelton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stark is trying to break free.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark tries to clinch
and Pembelton counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark pulls Pembelton in to control the position.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Pembelton looking to pass the guard.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pembelton manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to stand but Pembelton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pembelton wants to sweep but no luck.
Pembelton is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton pushes Stark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stark!
Pembelton controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Pembelton has control of Stark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pembelton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stark turns into him and now he's in Pembelton's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pembelton has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark 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.
Stark wants to stand but Pembelton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pembelton keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Pembelton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is looking to stand up but Pembelton won't let him.
Pembelton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark wants to stand but Pembelton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Pembelton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to control but Pembelton is working from the bottom.
Pembelton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pembelton wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
Stark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pembelton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stark wants to control but Pembelton postures up.
Pembelton trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark wants to control but Pembelton postures up.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Pembelton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pembelton won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Pembelton trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Pembelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Pembelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pembelton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pembelton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Pembelton defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Pembelton gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton controlling from side mount.
Pembelton is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well.
Stark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pembelton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pembelton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pembelton prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pembelton is working away from the top position though.
Pembelton prevents Stark from improving his position.
Pembelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark avoids the body shot from Pembelton.
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pembelton rather than just go for the knockout.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark misses the jab.
Pembelton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Pembelton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pembelton goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark.
Pembelton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pembelton wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pembelton avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pembelton on the side of the head.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Pembelton is just out of range.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pembelton rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Pembelton tries for a takedown but Stark manages to get underhooks.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pembelton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stark clinches but Pembelton breaks the clinch
and Pembelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stark's guard.
Stark pulls Pembelton in close to prevent any damage.
Pembelton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stark stands up and waves to Pembelton to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark darts in trying to clinch
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stark!
Pembelton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.
Pembelton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank Pembelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pembelton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Pembelton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Pembelton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pembelton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anthony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Pembelton is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pembelton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stark to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pembelton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stark pulls down on the head and he's put Pembelton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Stark!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lions Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lions Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from East.
A cross from Head lands.
Head throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head moves out of range as East strikes.
Head throws a jab when East was well out of range.
Head lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Head misses with an uppercut. East saw that one coming.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
East throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head slips a jab and a cross from East.
East on the wrong end of a nice hook.
East finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract East.
East misses the jab.
Head throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
East throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
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!
Head throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
East tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
East defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
East looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
East throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
East dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from East misses the target.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East blocks a jab.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
East misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Head slips a straight right by East.
East dodges the punch combination from Head.
Head misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head slips under a jab from East.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
East lands with a straight right. Head didn't see that one coming.
East connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
East tries to land a leg kick but Head saw it coming and moves away.
East scores with a takedown into Head's guard.
East throws a big right hand that misses.
East wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
East trying to stand up but can't free himself from Head's guard.
East must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
East working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Head keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
Head looking for a sweep. Not yet Head, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells East's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head is looking for a triangle but East pushes his legs off easily.
East trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
East won't allow Head to sweep him here.
East lands a couple of digs.
Head has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but East can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
East cracks Head with a solid left hand.
East postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East cracks Head with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells East's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
East loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
East forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from East.
East landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Head trying to hold on to East's head to control him but East postures up.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Head with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from East.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
East is thwarting Head's attempts to control the position.
East missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head has hold of East's hands but East slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
East thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
East thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Head's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
East lands with a thumping leg kick.
East misses with a double jab.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
East misses with a two punch combination.
East misses with an uppercut.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head moves away from the strike by East.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from East does it's job there.
Head dodges the punch combination from East.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klein East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East throws a chopping leg kick but Head manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
East misses with a straight left.
East throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
East jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and East counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head moves out of range as East strikes.
East wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
Head looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
Head misses with a hook.
Head throws a looping overhand right but East ducks down to avoid it.
Head fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Head.
Head moves away from the strike by East.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Head throws a hook but East blocks it.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Head.
East connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Lions Head has been cut.
East fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
East loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
East throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East walks into a jab.
Head works the jab nicely.
Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
East avoids a punch combination nicely.
East misses with a straight left.
East fails to land with a series of punches.
East moves into range and connects with a jab.
Head scores with a one two! East had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from East misses.
East misses with a looping left.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by East.
East takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Head misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed East momentarily.
Head staying out of range there.
Head swinging wilding here.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lions Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klein East.
East throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
East swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
East thuds his shin into the meat of Head's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
East throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East scores with a decent looking hook.
East throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head misses with a looping left.
East drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
East misses the jab.
East throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
East tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Head blocks a jab.
Head jabs at East's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. East doesn't seem phased though.
East scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
Head lands with a hook. East tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by East - just one landing.
East lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from East misses.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
East connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
East drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
East feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Nice straight punches there by East. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of East.
A leg kick checked by Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
East misses with a looping left.
East throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
East lands a big head kick that sends Head tumbling to the mat! East takes a step backwards and waves Head back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Head is rocked!
Head misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lions Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
East cracks Head with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Head tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but East pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Head is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klein East!
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