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MMM 39: Thracian vs. Kimble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Buffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biff Buffington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffington feints a jab promting Oliver to slip. Buffington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Buffington misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliver counters with a straight right hand.
Buffington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Oliver seems content to control.
Oliver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliver controlling the pace.
Buffington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buffington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliver controls the pace.
Buffington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver is looking to work some ground and pound but Buffington has wrist control.
Oliver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliver stands and steps away. Buffington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Buffington shoots and misses
and Oliver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buffington won't be happy with that.
Ryan Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Buffington.
Buffington defending against the ground and pound.
Buffington is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Oliver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliver tries for a kimura but Buffington is defending well.
Oliver moves into full mount!
Buffington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Oliver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Oliver!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Freeman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Real American. Jurgenson has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Billy Joe Jurgenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freeman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jurgenson looks gassed!
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Jurgenson blocks nicely.
Freeman trying to control but Jurgenson is working from the bottom.
Freeman controlling from the top position.
Freeman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Freeman lands a couple of elbows.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurgenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman cracks Jurgenson with a solid left hand.
Jurgenson has momentary wrist control but Freeman slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jurgenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Jurgenson keeps moving.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman postures up and lands a big shot to Jurgenson's brow.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Jurgenson keeps moving.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freeman landing with the ground and pound.
Jurgenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Freeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jurgenson on the ground.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Freeman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Freeman gets a takedown into half guard.
Freeman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Freeman working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Freeman is nestled in close to Jurgenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freeman 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.
Freeman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jurgenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freeman is taking a breather. Jurgenson 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.
Jurgenson is not content to let Freeman control the position.
Jurgenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Freeman scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freeman 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norman Jach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saracen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Jach!
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, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jach sprawls well initially but Saracen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jach wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saracen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jach tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jach missing with punches from the bottom.
Saracen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saracen stalling.
Jach is looking for a sweep. Saracen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Saracen 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.
Saracen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jach could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Saracen has cracked it and Jach is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Saracen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landry Saracen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
McMurdoch throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMurdoch misses the shot to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a double jab.
McMurdoch jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
McMurdoch throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurdoch misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMurdoch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
McMurdoch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMurdoch defends it nicely.
McMurdoch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
McMurdoch checks a leg kick.
Jones tries a low kick but McMurdoch avoids it.
McMurdoch swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Good shot there by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from McMurdoch misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings McMurdoch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMurdoch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
McMurdoch is breathing heavily.
McMurdoch lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurdoch misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
McMurdoch throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab from McMurdoch.
A shot to the body from McMurdoch misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
McMurdoch misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings McMurdoch.
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurdoch misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. McMurdoch didn't expect that.
McMurdoch has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
McMurdoch 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 four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMurdoch's guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
McMurdoch throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank McMurdoch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMurdoch throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind McMurdoch 's knee.
McMurdoch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by McMurdoch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMurdoch.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
McMurdoch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMurdoch swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. McMurdoch fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but McMurdoch had control of the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead McMurdoch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMurdoch throws a big right hand that misses.
McMurdoch prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch throwing strikes but missing.
McMurdoch stops Jones from standing up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurdoch throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMurdoch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McMurdoch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McMurdoch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
McMurdoch trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
McMurdoch throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMurdoch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMurdoch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McMurdoch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
McMurdoch works his way into side control.
Jones is breathing heavily.
McMurdoch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from McMurdoch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McMurdoch prevents Jones from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from McMurdoch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McMurdoch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McMurdoch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McMurdoch throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jones is trying to stand up here but McMurdoch is controlling him well.
McMurdoch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McMurdoch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
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.
McMurdoch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurdoch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McMurdoch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMurdoch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is staying active underneath McMurdoch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McMurdoch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMurdoch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but McMurdoch is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank McMurdoch will probably get the nod.
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!
McMurdoch checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws out a leg kick but McMurdoch moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
McMurdoch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McMurdoch misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings McMurdoch.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
McMurdoch misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
McMurdoch swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws a right hand that McMurdoch ducks under and follows up with a left that McMurdoch also avoids with ease.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMurdoch misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
McMurdoch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings McMurdoch.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMurdoch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McMurdoch avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMurdoch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McMurdoch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. McMurdoch fights it but they end up in guard.
McMurdoch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
McMurdoch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Harrison!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Xavier does no damage.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Xavier.
Harrison moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Xavier in a clinch.
Xavier has Harrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harrison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Xavier's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Xavier is defending well.
Harrison trying to control the position but Xavier is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harrison lands a nice forearm strike.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Xavier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison cracks Xavier with a big right hand but Xavier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harrison trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is letting Harrison control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is not content to let Harrison control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Drew Harrison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a series of wild punches.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrison.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Angel Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it.
Harrison throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
so Harrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison landing with the ground and pound.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
Harrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harrison throwing strikes but missing.
Harrison drops back looking for a leg! Xavier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xavier manages to kick Harrison off! Harrison jumps back into Xavier's guard.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Harrison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Harrison dominated that round.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrison trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is pressing down on Harrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrison throwing strikes from guard but Xavier blocks nicely.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrison.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Xavier is keeping the position.
Drew Harrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Xavier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrison's guard.
Xavier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harrison's guard.
Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrison wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrison is looking to escape.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xavier is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Angel Xavier.
Harrison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xavier sprawls well initially but Harrison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Harrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrison wants to control but Xavier is keeping him busy.
Harrison blocks the strikes from Xavier.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xavier keeps working.
Still in half guard, Harrison seems content to control.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Harrison is controlling well.
Harrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xavier won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws an elbow but Xavier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xavier is looking for a sweep.
Harrison tries for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
Harrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xavier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Xavier defending against the ground and pound.
Xavier is trying to improve his position.
Xavier sneaks back into half guard.
Xavier gets full guard.
Harrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xavier works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harrison moves into the clinch.
Harrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xavier can't fight it off and eventually Harrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Xavier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrison stays in close to Xavier's body and controls the position.
Xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Xavier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Angel Xavier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harrison feints and as Xavier raises his hands in defense, Harrison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier looking for subs off his back but Harrison has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Harrison in his half guard.
Angel Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier wants to improve his position but Harrison is controlling well.
Harrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xavier tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
Xavier won't allow Harrison to pass to mount.
Harrison prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Xavier is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier has a hand on Harrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Harrison looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Harrison maintains control.
Harrison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Xavier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison lands a heavy elbow.
Harrison landing strikes from the mount.
Drew Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison controlling from the full mount.
Xavier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison controlling from mount.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xavier is squirming around, avoiding Harrison's attempts to control the action.
Harrison controlling from mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harrison moves away from the strike by Xavier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrison 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Harrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hydeo Takaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaro has chosen Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine as his entrance music. Hydeo Takaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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131 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hydeo Takaro!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaro tries to sprawl but Malapitan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Takaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malapitan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan is trying desperately to improve position.
Takaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malapitan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaro trying to control momentarily.
Takaro is looking for the choke from the back position but Malapitan is controlling his hands well.
Malapitan showing good submission defense here.
Malapitan breaks Takaro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malapitan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malapitan passes into side control.
Takaro looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malapitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malapitan working the ground and pound.
Takaro is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaro wants to control but Malapitan postures up.
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takaro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takaro keeps working.
Malapitan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takaro, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takaro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Takaro struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaro looks to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control.
Malapitan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dmonray Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takaro keeps working.
Takaro tries to bench press Malapitan off him but Malapitan keeps the position.
Malapitan looking to control but instead Takaro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Malapitan wants to control but Takaro is keeping him busy.
Malapitan throws a strike but Takaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control but Takaro is working from the bottom.
Malapitan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan won't allow Takaro to sweep him here.
Malapitan pushes down on Takaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takaro defending well though.
Malapitan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malapitan controlling from the full mount.
Takaro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malapitan goes for an armbar but Takaro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Takaro.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Takaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malapitan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takaro defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Malapitan looking for a guillotine here but Takaro defends easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takaro is in close to Malapitan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Malapitan is trying to control the position but Takaro postures up.
Takaro wants to stand but Malapitan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takaro wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Takaro from controlling successfully.
Takaro preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takaro tries to clinch
and Malapitan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malapitan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takaro wants to break free but Malapitan has control.
A frustrated look appears on Takaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takaro pulls guard effortlessly.
Takaro has momentary wrist control but Malapitan slips an elbow through the middle.
Malapitan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malapitan 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.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan stands and steps away. Takaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takaro's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Takaro in his guard.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaro stands and steps away. Malapitan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Takaro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malapitan did well to prevent Takaro getting side control.
Takaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malapitan is just riding it out for now. Takaro eventually gives up the hold.
Takaro content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Takaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malapitan actively working from the bottom here.
Takaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malapitan reverses the position - he's now on top in Takaro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to control but Takaro is working from the bottom.
Malapitan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takaro has escaped and now he's on top!
Takaro is looking to stand up but Malapitan won't let him.
Takaro trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Dmonray Malapitan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Malapitan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takaro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takaro wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hydeo Takaro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takaro tries to clinch
and Malapitan counters by moving into the clinch.
Takaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hydeo Takaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takaro is pressed up against the cage. Malapitan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takaro down to the mat. Takaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Takaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmonray Malapitan.
Well Malapitan 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Velasquez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Shields!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Shields counter with a right hand.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
Shields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shields scores with a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez looking to control.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.
Shields's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shields distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Velasquez looking to control.
Shields sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jason Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velasquez enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is controlling the pace.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Shields wasn't active enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields instigates a clinch.
Shields successfully pulls guard.
Shields 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.
Velasquez trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Shields had control of the position.
Shields is pulling down on Velasquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasquez, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shields has control of Velasquez's left arm, preventing Velasquez from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Shields wants the takedown. Velasquez is fighting it off but Shields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Velasquez's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shields looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shields performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shields seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Velasquez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Shields!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Oreilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximo Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Oreilly!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a leg kick but Oreilly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
Oreilly misses with a takedown attempt
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Oreilly there.
Oreilly looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
Maximo Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Oreilly.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Oreilly has a takedown stuffed.
Oreilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
It looks like Jim Oreilly has been cut.
Drago with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
Oreilly is rocked!
Oreilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Oreilly shoots in but no luck this time.
Oreilly looks gassed!
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oreilly.
Oreilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Maximo Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oreilly tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Oreilly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drago is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Oreilly.
Oreilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago lands a left and a right that send Oreilly crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oreilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Oreilly gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Drago points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Oreilly wakes up just in time to hear Drago thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Drago!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator Theme Song. Thracian has chosen Gladiators we are free as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble lands the left hand.
Kimble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimble moves to clinch but Thracian breaks away
and Thracian counters with a nice uppercut.
Thracian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kimble!
Thracian working Kimble over with strikes here.
Thracian prevents Kimble from getting the reversal.
Thracian punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like John Kimble has been cut.
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!
Thracian landing shots from mount.
Thracian unloads with some shots from mount but Kimble bucks and avoids them well.
Kimble blocking the ground and pound.
Kimble blocking the ground and pound.
Thracian with a couple of short strikes.
Thracian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Thracian there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thracian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kimble?
Thracian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thracian working Kimble over with strikes here.
John Kimble's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thracian avoids the attempt from Kimble to control.
Thracian postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kimble out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Thracian goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spartacus Thracian! Spartacus Thracian retains his heavyweight title!
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