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EEC 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen March of Cambreadth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brazilian Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saint is rocked!
It looks like Brazilian Saint has been cut.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Saint is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Saint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if McDonald 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.
Saint pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint pushes McDonald off but McDonald dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint tries to escape but McDonald is in control.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Saint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Saint is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is trying to stand but he's just given McDonald his back.
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Saint pushed the leg off.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Saint pushed the leg off.
Saint is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonald gets his way!
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald tightening his grip on Saint, looking for the choke.
Saint has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint showing good submission defense here.
McDonald biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saint holding both McDonald 's hands and preventing any damage.
McDonald loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Saint hold on?
Saint is trying to stand back up.
McDonald slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Saint is breathing heavily.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet but McDonald has full control of the position and if anything, Saint has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Saint.
Saint looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Saint is defending it well.
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting Saint buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDonald trying to control.
Saint is trying to stand back up.
Saint is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
McDonald is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Saint do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saint is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brazilian Saint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint stuffs the takedown.
McDonald scores with a takedown into Saint's guard.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Saint keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eddie McDonald just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Saint stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Saint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lunges at Saint with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint's hand.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saint chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Saint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
McDonald slips a jab from Saint.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saint's defenses.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Saint shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald jumps guard and drags Saint to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McDonald gets to his feet - Saint follows without any prompting.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Saint's head back.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Brazilian Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saint throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint's sensitive parts.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Saint back into the cage.
McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDonald pushes Saint off and gets back to his feet.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Saint tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Saint back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Brazilian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McDonald.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick there by McDonald.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of Saint's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint which made him look bad.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Saint throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald drives through and clinches with Saint against the cage.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
McDonald manages to pull guard.
Saint gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Saint takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saint's defenses.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald pulls guard.
McDonald pushes Saint off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Saint looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brazilian Saint's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Saint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Saint slips a straight right by McDonald.
Saint throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saint blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Saint in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Saint shrugs off.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saint working hard to break the clinch.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald has Saint pressed against the cage, preventing Saint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Saint blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jumps guard and drags Saint to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald pushes Saint off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint defends it nicely.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Saint takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Saint is blocking nicely.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Saint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saint tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Saint takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Saint is trying to break free.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald keeps control of Saint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eddie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saint wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
Saint knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald won't allow Saint to get back to his feet.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald keeps Saint at a distance using the push kick.
A combination from Saint does no damage.
Saint will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint takes a step back to recover.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
Eddie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Saint shrugs off.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brazilian Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McDonald.
Saint throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saint pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saint defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDonald.
Brazilian Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saint is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast . 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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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Sullivan!
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, Hawaiian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint moves away.
Saint throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Saint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Saint lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Clint Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Saint motions for Sullivan to come forward. Saint throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Clint Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan punishes Saint's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Saint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Saint counters with a nice right hand that sends Sullivan toppling to the canvas! Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saint finish him?!
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clint Sullivan's cut is getting worse.
Sullivan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saint counters with a right hand from hell and Sullivan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawaiian Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Card Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Card Holder!
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, Willy Samson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson slips a jab from Holder.
Samson lands with a hook. Holder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holder feints and as Samson raises his hands in defense, Holder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holder escapes and throws Samson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holder in side control, throwing shots but Samson defends.
Samson tries to buck Holder off but Holder is having none of it.
Holder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holder tries for a kimura but Samson is defending well.
Samson tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holder trying to control the position but Samson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holder working away.
Samson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samson wants to control but Holder postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holder 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holder swings for the body but Samson moves out of range.
Samson misses the jab.
Samson staying out of range there.
Holder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holder lands in his opponent's guard.
Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holder defends well.
Holder stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Holder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking for a triangle but Holder pushes his legs off easily.
Holder forces his way into half guard.
Holder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holder pulls his head out easily.
Holder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samson defends it well.
Samson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holder pulls his head out easily.
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.
Holder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samson wants to get back to full guard.
Holder trying to mount his opponent but Samson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samson tries for a takedown but Holder circles away easily
and Holder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holder pulls his head out easily.
Samson is not content to let Holder control the position.
Holder moves into full mount! Samson won't be happy about that!
Holder is working for a guillotine from mount but Samson frees his head quite easily.
Samson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Card Holder dominated that round.
That's time! Holder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Samson looking for subs off his back but Holder has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holder defends well.
Holder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holder has managed to get both his arms back between Samson's legs - danger averted.
Samson is trying to keep Holder in close.
Holder trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Samson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Samson is tightening it up a little... Holder has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holder reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holder taps out! nice BJJ there by Samson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willy Samson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Neto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sor Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Neto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar tries to clinch up but Neto circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingstar slips under a jab.
Kingstar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kingstar tries to clinch but Neto moves out of range.
Neto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingstar tries to clinch there but Neto circles away.
Neto avoids the head kick by Kingstar.
Kingstar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kingstar slips a straight right by Neto.
Kingstar scores with a leg kick.
Neto swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingstar.
Neto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kingstar tries to bench press Neto off him but Neto keeps the position.
Kingstar stops Neto from passing to mount.
Kingstar wants to control but Neto postures up.
Neto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kingstar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kingstar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Neto yanks on the arm and Kingstar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Neto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Neto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holliday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Stuff. Shain has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. M J Shain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Holliday!
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, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a head kick but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shain to the mat! Shain manages to get full guard.
Shain wants to get back to his feet but Holliday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holliday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shain looking for a sweep. Not yet Shain, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Shain trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holliday advances to half guard.
Holliday moves into full mount! Shain won't be happy about that!
Holliday lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
Shain wants to hold on but Holliday pushes him away.
Holliday breaks from Shain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shain is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a head shot.
Holliday has control of Shain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shain wants to get back to his feet.
Shain is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
Holliday goes for an armbar but Shain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shain.
Shain thows a big elbow that misses.
Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shain is aware though and is defending well.
Holliday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Shain is in close to Holliday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain with a nice head shot there.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Shain from controlling successfully.
Shain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holliday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shain working some strikes from top position.
Shain stands up over Holliday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holliday's head.
Shain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shain passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shain is nestled in close to Holliday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Shain eventually gives up the hold.
Holliday makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holliday.
Holliday wants to sweep here but Shain controlling him for the moment.
Shain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shain trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
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.
Holliday has momentary wrist control but Shain slips an elbow through the middle.
Shain throwing strikes from guard but Holliday blocks nicely.
Shain preventing the sweep.
Shain works over Holliday with some ground and pound from guard.
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday has momentary wrist control but Shain slips an elbow through the middle.
Holliday looking for a triangle here. Shain is fighting it but it looks tight! Holliday pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Holliday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Mosses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Big Pimpin. Mosses comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amos Moses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Velvet Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amos Mosses's chin.
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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, Velvet Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amos Mosses!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mosses looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Mosses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosses slips a straight right by Jones.
Mosses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velvet Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosses defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Mosses tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Mosses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mosses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mosses throws a combination that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Mosses tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Mosses getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mosses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Mosses doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones scores with the left hand. Mosses knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mosses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Mosses moves out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mosses looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones cracks Mosses with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Amos Mosses has been cut.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Mosses is rocked!
Jones connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mosses out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Velvet Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano has chosen Aalto - Resolution as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Okano!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotokahn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Okano is rocked!
Okano delivers a nice body kick.
Okano is still on wobbly legs! Can Shotokahn finish him?
Shotokahn loads up on a big right hand but Okano slips the punch.
Okano seems to have recovered his senses.
Shotokahn drops Okano with a beautiful combination! Okano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shotokahn is looking for the KO!
No joy there for Shotokahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shotokahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okano.
Okano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shotokahn tries to clinch but Okano is having none of it.
Okano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shotokahn sends Okano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shotokahn is motioning to the referee to let Okano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Okano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shotokahn. That did some damage!
Shotokahn misses with a hook.
Okano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shotokahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shotokahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shotokahn throws a hook but Okano avoids it easily.
Okano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okano throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okano. Okano obviously looking to wear him down.
Okano scores with a head kick.
Okano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shotokahn's sensitive parts.
Okano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shotokahn jabs at Okano's body.
Shotokahn is breathing heavily.
Okano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shotokahn looks to land a left hand but Okano moved out of range nicely.
Shotokahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okano can pounce on him.
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!
Shotokahn blocks a head kick by Okano.
Okano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws an overhand right that lands on Okano's shoulder, as Okano tries to avoid the shot.
Okano defending well as Shotokahn loads up on a big left hand.
Shotokahn blocks a head kick by Okano.
A slow jab from Okano misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shotokahn.
Okano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okano staying out of range there.
Okano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okano is looking to slow Shotokahn down with leg kicks.
Shotokahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shotokahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shotokahn misses with a wild combination.
Okano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Okano.
Shotokahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okano.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okano, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okano connects with a high kick.
Okano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okano throws a shot from downtown. Shotokahn moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Okano.
Okano connects with a crisp jab.
Shotokahn looks to land a combination but Okano avoids it well.
Shotokahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okano counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shotokahn looks to throw the jab but Okano is out of range.
Okano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Okano catches Shotokahn right on the button with a cross.
Okano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shotokahn. That did some damage!
Shotokahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okano.
Okano's corner calls for a 1-2. Okano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okano lands with a cross.
Shotokahn is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Okano! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koji Okano!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustajarvi has chosen Gangsta Rap as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
288 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pate Mustajarvi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustajarvi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross's head backwards.
Cross fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Cross with that takedown attempt.
Mustajarvi throws a head kick that Cross semi-blocks.
Mustajarvi blocks the body kick.
Cross misses with a straight right.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross misses the jab.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Mustajarvi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tone Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustajarvi digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
Mustajarvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustajarvi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cross. That did some damage!
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mustajarvi. That snapped Cross's head back.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Tone Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustajarvi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cross backs up against the cage.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustajarvi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Mustajarvi lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustajarvi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cross's head backwards.
Mustajarvi lands a head kick!
Mustajarvi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mustajarvi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mustajarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Mustajarvi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cross.
Mustajarvi has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Mustajarvi works on Cross's body with a couple of short punches.
Mustajarvi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustajarvi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mustajarvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mustajarvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustajarvi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mustajarvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Cross takes a shot to the head.
Mustajarvi lands a right hand.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tone Cross has been cut.
Mustajarvi lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mustajarvi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mustajarvi lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
Nice elbow from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mustajarvi drops Cross onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cross is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cross is rocked!
Mustajarvi lands a knee to the body.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mustajarvi lands an elbow inside.
Mustajarvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Mustajarvi.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
Mustajarvi lands an elbow that stopped Cross in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Mustajarvi - that landed with a thud.
Mustajarvi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi lands with a right to the head.
Mustajarvi lands an elbow just above Cross 's eye.
Cross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mustajarvi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cross drops to his knees and Mustajarvi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mustajarvi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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153 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nuckin Futz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Futz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Futz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Futz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Futz.
Futz clinches.
Futz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Futz throws and low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Futz misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Futz misses the target.
Nuckin Futz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futz throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Futz misses with an uppercut.
Futz slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Futz.
Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Futz trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Futz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Futz is trying to control but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Futz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia breaks from Futz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Futz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Futz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futz is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Futz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Futz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia has hold of Futz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Futz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Futz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Futz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia working over Futz with some ground and pound. Futz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Futz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Futz has his hands clasped together around Garcia's back. He's all about the action.
Futz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Garcia lands a heavy elbow.
Futz taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Futz hang on?
Garcia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Futz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Futz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Futz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia lands a heavy elbow.
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Futz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garcia dominating with strikes here.
Futz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Futz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Futz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Futz gets caught flat footed, as Garcia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Futz trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia won't allow Futz to sweep him here.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia passes to full mount!
Futz is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Futz is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garcia with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Futz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.
Futz tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Futz to control.
Garcia breaks from Futz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Futz is rocked!
Futz is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia landing shots from mount.
Futz is looking to get to half guard.
Futz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Futz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Futz defends it well.
Garcia prevents Futz from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Futz wants to sweep but Garcia has passed to side control!
Futz tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Futz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futz is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rolando Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia working the ground and pound from side control.
Garcia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Futz to see if he's OK.
Garcia working away.
Futz is looking for a sweep.
Futz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Futz isn't that keen on the idea.
Futz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Futz looking to finish Garcia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garcia!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Futz takes one on the button.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Futz as Garcia shoots in.
Futz throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Futz circles away.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Futz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Oh Futz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Futz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Futz seems to have got his legs back now.
Futz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Futz throws a big shot that misses.
Futz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Futz settles back down.
Futz throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a right hand that Futz ducks under and follows up with a left that Futz also avoids with ease.
Nuckin Futz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Futz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Futz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Futz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Futz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia cracks Futz with an open hand slap.
Garcia throws a body punch but Futz moves out of range.
Futz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Futz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Futz wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia drops his shoulder and cracks Futz with a huge uppercut! Futz goes down! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia advances to half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Futz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuckin Futz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Futz is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Futz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Futz is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Futz.
Futz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia passes Futz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Futz is working away.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Futz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Futz manages to get to full guard.
Futz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Futz.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Futz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Futz has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Garcia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Nukem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Head Crusher by Megadeth. Duke Nukem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carter Johnson's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
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, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nukem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nukem looks gassed!
Nukem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands with a hook. Nukem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Nukem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Duke Nukem's cut even more.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nukem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson digs a good hook to Nukem's body.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Nukem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Nukem crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The cut above Duke Nukem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nukem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nukem off to one side.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Carter Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Duke Nukem's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson tests Nukem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duke Nukem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carter Johnson!
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