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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Froglegs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepper Froglegs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepper Froglegs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Froglegs.
Froglegs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Froglegs.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Froglegs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Floyd Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Froglegs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froglegs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Froglegs lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Froglegs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Froglegs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Froglegs is one step ahead there.
Froglegs throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Froglegs is controlling him.
Froglegs wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Froglegs looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Froglegs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Froglegs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Froglegs throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Froglegs sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Froglegs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Froglegs is squirming around nicely.
Froglegs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Froglegs is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froglegs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Froglegs scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Froglegs on his heels. He'll look to pass Froglegs's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Froglegs trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Froglegs is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is pushing down on Froglegs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Froglegs is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working over Froglegs with some ground and pound. Froglegs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Froglegs to get to his feet.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Froglegs tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froglegs missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Froglegs avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Froglegs as Johnson shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Froglegs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Froglegs throws a head kick that half lands.
Froglegs is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Froglegs leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froglegs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Froglegs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Froglegs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepper Froglegs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froglegs misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Froglegs is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Froglegs here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Froglegs get back to his feet.
Froglegs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Froglegs wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson passes Froglegs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Froglegs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Froglegs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Froglegs. That one must have hurt.
Froglegs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Froglegs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Froglegs to see if he's OK.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Froglegs has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Froglegs struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Froglegs is defending well.
Froglegs being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froglegs tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson punches Froglegs on the ear.
Johnson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is punishing Froglegs with some ground and pound.
Froglegs is in bad spot here.
Froglegs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Froglegs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floyd Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Monferrand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Rutten's chin.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joseph Monferrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monferrand misses with a takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monferrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Monferrand, not yet.
Rutten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutten won't allow Monferrand to get back to his feet.
Rutten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutten gets to his feet - Monferrand follows without any prompting.
Monferrand misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Monferrand and Rutten goes tumbling to the canvas! Monferrand follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monferrand is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monferrand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monferrand decides to stand up.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monferrand.
Rutten shoots in and gets a takedown into Monferrand's guard.
Monferrand trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Monferrand is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rutten is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Monferrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutten is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monferrand keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Joseph Monferrand wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monferrand dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monferrand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Monferrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monferrand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
Monferrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutten showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monferrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monferrand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutten is pressing down on Monferrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monferrand is holding on for now.
Rutten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rutten looks gassed!
Rutten wants to work for an arm triangle but Monferrand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rutten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monferrand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand actively working from the bottom here.
Monferrand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Monferrand keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Monferrand moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monferrand manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rutten has Monferrand in his guard.
Monferrand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Monferrand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monferrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monferrand has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. Monferrand fights it but they end up in guard.
Monferrand keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferrand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutten controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monferrand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard.
Rutten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monferrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monferrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monferrand advances to half guard.
Monferrand wants to pass the guard but Rutten is defending well.
Monferrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutten defending well though.
Monferrand is looking for a kimura here.
Rutten actively working from the bottom here.
Monferrand wants to free his trapped foot but Rutten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand trying to control from half guard but Rutten is working away.
Monferrand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monferrand.
Rutten wants to improve his position but Monferrand is controlling well.
Monferrand tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutten controls his leg.
Rutten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monferrand trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand is really struggling to control Rutten but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Monferrand is working for a submission of some sort.
Monferrand wants to take a breather but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten wants to get back to full guard but Monferrand has passed into side control.
Rutten is not content to let Monferrand control the position.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Monferrand decides to stand back up.
Monferrand shoots and misses
so Rutten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Monferrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monferrand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monferrand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monferrand!
Rutten tries to bench press Monferrand off him but Monferrand keeps the position.
Monferrand wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monferrand in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rutten is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Monferrand!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yayutee Da Gama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Simpson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yayutee Da Gama's chin.
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185 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yayutee Da Gama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Simpson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Gama is defended easily by Simpson.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Gama.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simpson cracks Da Gama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simpson works Da Gama's body with a nice hook.
Da Gama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da Gama shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Da Gama's body. Da Gama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Da Gama shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Gama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayutee Da Gama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Gama forces Simpson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Gama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Gama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simpson wants to stand and escape but instead Da Gama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Da Gama trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Da Gama tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Gama controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yayutee Da Gama has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Da Gama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson scores with a nice right hand.
Da Gama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Gama is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Gama on the side of the head.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Da Gama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Gama off to one side.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
No luck for Da Gama with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a left and a right that send Da Gama crashing to the mat, dazed. Simpson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Da Gama is rocked!
Simpson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Da Gama to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Da Gama looks to clinch but Simpson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Da Gama taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Craig Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and User Cocaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). User Cocaine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, User Cocaine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocaine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cocaine!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cocaine is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges controlling the pace for now.
Cocaine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cocaine tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bridges controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cocaine is looking to escape.
Cocaine 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.
Cocaine wants to improve his position but Bridges is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cocaine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bridges pulls his head out easily.
Bridges wants to control but Cocaine is keeping him busy.
Bridges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cocaine tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Cocaine won't allow it.
Cocaine looking for submissions off his back.
Cocaine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine tries to get to full guard but Bridges has control of the leg.
Cocaine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bridges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bridges landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bridges controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocaine looking for submissions off his back.
Cocaine is trying to maintain the position but Bridges is very close to passing his half guard.
Cocaine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cocaine is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bridges lands a nice short elbow.
Cocaine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bridges is working away from the top position though.
Cocaine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bridges pulls his head out easily.
Bridges trying to pass the guard but Cocaine defending well.
Cocaine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bridges pulls his head out easily.
Cocaine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bridges pulls his head out easily.
Cocaine looks gassed!
Bridges is pressing down on Cocaine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cocaine is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cocaine is looking to control Bridges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cocaine avoid being mounted?
Bridges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cocaine actively working from the bottom here.
Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bridges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cocaine wants to improve his position but Bridges is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bridges dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bridges throws a head kick but Cocaine moves out of range.
Bridges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cocaine!
Leon Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cocaine tries to hold on but Bridges postures up.
Bridges cracks Cocaine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cocaine is rocked!
It looks like User Cocaine has been cut.
Bridges connects with a bit shot that sees Cocaine covering up! More strikes from Bridges and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bridges is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bridges!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes into the arena with Disturbed - Conflict blaring out of the sound system. T has chosen Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers - Born to Lose as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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25
192 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny T!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged T in a clinch.
Cunningham with a knee to the head.
Cunningham misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cunningham.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
T managing to block the knees to the body from Cunningham.
T has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cunningham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cunningham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from T.
T has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cunningham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brad Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny T.
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham darts in and clinches T up against the cage.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.
T wants to stall.
Cunningham working T over with knees to the body.
Cunningham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from T.
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!
T has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cunningham uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cunningham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
T is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
T utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cunningham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunningham gets to his feet - T follows without any prompting.
Jab from Cunningham.
Cunningham thuds his right hand into T's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham closes the distance and pushes T back into the cage.
Cunningham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cunningham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cunningham is pulling down on T's head. It's preventing any offense from T, at least for the moment.
T trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
T pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now.
Cunningham is pulling down on T's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! T rolls with it to try and escape but Cunningham cranks on the arm and T is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thacker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mark Safan - Win In the End. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Thacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Weeks.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Weeks's shoulder, as Weeks tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weeks misses with a combination
and Thacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weeks shoots in but no luck this time.
A bone on bone clash there as Thacker blocks the leg kick.
Thacker misses with a hook. Weeks ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weeks is defended easily by Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Weeks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thacker.
Weeks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weeks swinging wildly here.
Weeks takes one on the button.
Weeks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thacker did well to prevent Weeks getting side control.
Thacker moves into full guard.
Weeks trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
Thacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker wants to pass the guard but Weeks is defending well.
Thacker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thacker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weeks trying to control but Thacker postures up.
Thacker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is trying to work for a kimura but Weeks is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thacker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weeks!
Weeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weeks blocking the ground and pound.
Thacker avoids the attempt from Weeks to control.
Weeks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thacker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weeks is looking to escape.
Weeks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thacker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weeks tries to reverse the position but Thacker maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks has given up his back here.
Thacker tries to keep control of the position but Weeks is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Thacker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weeks.
Thacker moves out of range as Weeks strikes.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Good exchange - Thacker coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weeks 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.
Weeks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Thacker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thacker thows a body shot but no joy.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Weeks.
Weeks fails to land the takedown.
Thacker takes a swing at Weeks's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weeks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weeks slips a jab and a cross from Thacker.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weeks.
Thacker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weeks is trying to improve his position.
Thacker is looking to take a break and control but Weeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weeks struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker swings around for an armbar but Weeks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thacker's guard.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thacker has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Thacker controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Thacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thacker controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Weeks looking to sit in guard and control but Thacker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weeks looking for a sweep. Not yet Weeks, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weeks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thacker being controlled here momentarily.
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 Jason Thacker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thacker lands a body shot.
Weeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Thacker shoots in looking for a takedown but Weeks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thacker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billy Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.
Thacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weeks moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jason Thacker has been cut.
A jab from Weeks misses.
A big left from Weeks misses.
Billy Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weeks.
Billy Weeks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Weeks.
Thacker throws a nice looking combination but Weeks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Weeks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thacker!
Thacker wants to control but Weeks is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thacker is looking to get to half guard.
Weeks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Weeks prevents Thacker from getting the reversal.
Billy Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Thacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks trying to control but Thacker is having none of it.
Weeks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weeks thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Thacker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Billy Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Thacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thacker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks working the ground and pound effectively.
Thacker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Weeks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Weeks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Weeks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thacker because Weeks loaded up on that one.
Weeks working Thacker over with strikes here.
Weeks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thacker is rocked!
Jason Thacker's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oh Thacker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom.
Weeks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thacker!
Thacker is squirming around, avoiding Weeks's attempts to control the action.
Thacker seems to have got his legs back now.
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weeks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thacker?
Thacker is working to get back to half guard.
Weeks cracks Thacker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jason Thacker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weeks lands a big elbow - Thacker is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Thacker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Weeks!
Post fight, an emotional Billy Weeks said 'Thacker doesn't have my experience. I\'m gonna pressure him until he gases out. Then i\'m gonna knock him out.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikail Bargasnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 50 cent ft mann - buzzin new song 2010 music video . Dan Severn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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24
181 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup |
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Counter striker
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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, Mikail Bargasnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bargasnikov closes the distance but Severn moves to the side
and Severn counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Severn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Severn is working Bargasnikov over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bargasnikov is looking to regain half guard here but Severn keeps moving and retains side control.
Severn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bargasnikov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Severn lands an elbow.
Bargasnikov is trying to work for a sweep but Severn has mounted him!
Severn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bargasnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Severn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Severn raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn landing strikes from the mount.
Severn lands a big elbow - Bargasnikov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bargasnikov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Severn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Rory Markman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boston.
Markman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markman prevents Boston from improving his position.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston is staying active underneath Markman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markman.
Markman is looking to advance position but Boston won't allow it.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman is looking for a kimura but Boston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markman to get the leverage.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Markman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markman trying to control from half guard but Boston is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markman.
Markman trying to pass the guard but Boston defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markman slows the pace down in half guard.
Markman is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boston kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markman throws a sloppy head kick and Boston moves out of range easily.
Boston gets caught napping as Markman dives in and scores a takedown. Boston manages to retain guard.
Boston is trying to keep Markman in close.
Boston keeping full guard, as Markman tries to pass.
Markman stopping the sweep attempt from Boston.
Markman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markman throws a strike but Boston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Markman has a closed guard, preventing Boston from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Markman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman pulls Boston in to control the position.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Markman trying to keep a closed guard but Boston is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Bradley Boston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Markman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boston pinned against the cage. Boston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Markman or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston which made him look bad.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boston to the mat! Boston manages to get full guard.
Rory Markman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boston holds on and takes a little breather.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Markman is proving a slippery customer.
Boston is controlling Markman's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bradley Boston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston keeps the fight on the outside.
Boston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markman.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Markman misses with an uppercut. Boston saw that one coming.
Markman slips a straight right by Boston.
Markman ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Boston misses with a hook.
Markman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boston defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston misses with a hook.
Boston misses with a head kick.
Boston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markman gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston wants to control but Markman is keeping busy.
Boston is not content to let Markman control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman is looking to pass Boston's guard but actually Boston recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory Markman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Markman tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boston scores with a jab to the body.
Boston scores with a nice body kick.
Markman slips under a jab from Boston.
Markman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boston swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Boston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boston throws a right hand that Markman ducks under and follows up with a left that Markman also avoids with ease.
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markman is in Boston's guard.
Markman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman throws a strike but Boston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Boston has wrist control.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boston wants to stand up but Markman is controlling him.
Markman trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Markman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rory Markman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Markman has Boston up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boston's efforts to push away.
Markman keeps control of Boston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Boston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boston's half guard.
Markman trying to control from half guard but Boston is working away.
Rory Markman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking for a kimura but Boston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Markman is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
Markman is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markman controlling the pace.
Markman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markman 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Body Man - Insane Clown Posse. McClusky has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack McClusky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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254 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Tepez. Those never looked like landing.
Tepez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tepez has closed the distance and engaged McClusky in a clinch.
McClusky works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClusky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tepez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClusky won't allow Tepez to get back to his feet.
Tepez looking for a guillotine here but McClusky defends easily.
Tepez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McClusky sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez seems keen to control McClusky's posture.
Tepez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McClusky's guard.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Tepez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClusky is trying to keep Tepez in close.
McClusky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepez trying to control the position from guard on top but McClusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClusky wants to stand but Tepez is controlling the position.
Tepez postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Tepez from controlling successfully.
Tepez throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tepez postures up and lands a big shot to McClusky's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepez throws a big elbow that misses.
Tepez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClusky defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClusky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepez throwing shots but McClusky is blocking nicely.
Tepez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McClusky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tepez is looking to advance position but McClusky won't allow it.
Tepez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McClusky defends it well.
McClusky is staying active underneath Tepez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tepez tries to pass to full mount but McClusky defends it.
Tepez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McClusky is staying active underneath Tepez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tepez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tepez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McClusky is now in Tepez's guard. A big mistake from Tepez there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepez looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepez, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McClusky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vlad Tepez has been cut.
McClusky lands a left and a right that send Tepez crashing to the mat, dazed. McClusky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClusky.
Tepez drives through and clinches with McClusky against the cage.
McClusky tightens his grip and picks Tepez up, before dumping him to the ground. Tepez manages to land in guard.
Tepez controls McClusky momentarily but McClusky frees himself.
Tepez has his foot on McClusky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McClusky works his way back into a safe position though.
Tepez pushes McClusky off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tepez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClusky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepez wants to land a leg kick but McClusky is out of range.
McClusky thuds a left hand into Tepez's body.
McClusky throws an overhand right that lands on Tepez's shoulder, as Tepez tries to avoid the shot.
McClusky connects with a jab.
McClusky throws a push kick but Tepez slaps the foot to one side.
McClusky lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClusky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McClusky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClusky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tepez is rocked!
Tepez leaves his chin hanging out and McClusky seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tepez crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 12-0 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smells like Teen Spirit . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Rose!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose avoids the head kick by Martin.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dustin Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Rose misses.
Martin lands with an overhand left.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Rose takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Rose throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Donnie Rose has been cut.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
Martin scores with a jab. Rose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
Rose looks gassed!
Martin rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Donnie Rose's cut even more.
Martin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martin lands a knee to the body.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Donnie Rose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martin leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donnie Rose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Martin!
Dustin Martin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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