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GKNY 2 - Stevenson Vs Landry PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Million (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Blessings blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Williams!
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, Max Million!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Million closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Million shoots in.
Million tries to clinch up.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Million's belly button to the back.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Max Million has been cut.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Million is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams cracks Million with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Million to stand back up!
Million is rocked!
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!
Williams lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avila Alvarez!
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, Ty Shields!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez lands a left and a right that send Shields crashing to the mat, dazed. Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Ty Shields has been cut.
Alvarez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Shields crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Avila Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Holdsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Holdsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasily Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romanov gets underhooks to prevent Holdsworth's takedown attempt.
Holdsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holdsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Armory $475 in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holdsworth.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Holdsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Holdsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Aaron Holdsworth has been cut.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holdsworth circles away.
Romanov takes a swing at Holdsworth's ribcage but misses.
Holdsworth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romanov tries to bum rush Holdsworth with a series of wild strikes but Holdsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Holdsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Holdsworth misses the target.
Romanov connects with the punch.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Holdsworth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries to land a front kick but Holdsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holdsworth throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Romanov connects with a jab.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holdsworth circles away.
Holdsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holdsworth walks into a jab.
Holdsworth is rocked!
Aaron Holdsworth's cut is getting worse.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Holdsworth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Holdsworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romanov finds Holdsworth's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Holdsworth flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Romanov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Holdsworth will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Romanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zangiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangiev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Ain't No Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Zangiev!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zangiev lands an overhand right.
It looks like Marcus Hardy has been cut.
Hardy moves forwards but Zangiev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zangiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy trying to control but Zangiev is working from the bottom.
Zangiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zangiev is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
Zangiev wants to hit a switch here but Hardy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zangiev there!
Hardy working for a submission but Zangiev is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Zangiev is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zangiev tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy with a couple of short strikes.
Hardy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zangiev covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hardy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Energy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edwin Jordan!
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, Oliver Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Oliver Thompson has been cut.
Jordan looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
BOOM! Jordan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thompson. Thompson tries to recover but Jordan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thompson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Jordan!
After the big win, Edwin Jordan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietr Kandinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tiago Nero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pietr Kandinsky!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Nero. Those never looked like landing.
Nero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kandinsky moves in looking to clinch but Nero pushes him off.
Nero throws a chopping leg kick but Kandinsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kandinsky gets the takedown into side control.
Kandinsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nero manages to get back to half guard.
Nero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kandinsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nero trying to hold on to Kandinsky's head to control him but Kandinsky postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky prevents Nero from standing back up.
Nero is looking to improve his position.
Kandinsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kandinsky wants to pass to mount but Nero is defending the position.
Nero landing small, sideways elbows.
Nero is looking to improve his position.
Kandinsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nero!
Nero wants to control but Kandinsky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nero is trying desperately to improve position.
Kandinsky content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kandinsky lands a heavy elbow.
Kandinsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nero wants to hold on but Kandinsky pushes him away.
Kandinsky controlling from mount.
Kandinsky trying to control but Nero is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kandinsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kandinsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kandinsky fails to advance to Nero's back.
Kandinsky wants to control the pace but Nero is squirming around nicely.
Kandinsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kandinsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero can't do much from the bottom here.
Nero tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Kandinsky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kandinsky trying to control the action but Nero is working from the bottom.
Kandinsky controls the position.
Nero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nero tries to roll over but Kandinsky keeps him under control.
Nero is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Kandinsky 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.
Nero wants to improve his position but Kandinsky is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietr Kandinsky 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kandinsky.
Nero walks into a straight right hand from Kandinsky.
Kandinsky misses with a hook.
Kandinsky misses with a double jab.
Nero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kandinsky tries to clinch there but Nero circles away.
Kandinsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Kandinsky. Those never looked like landing.
Nero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandinsky scores with a hook.
Nero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kandinsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Nero slips a jab and a cross from Kandinsky.
Tiago Nero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kandinsky pinned against the cage. Kandinsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kandinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandinsky misses with the combination.
Nero connects with an inside leg kick.
Kandinsky misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kandinsky.
Nero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kandinsky defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kandinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kandinsky eats them both and turns towards Nero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kandinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kandinsky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nero counters with a series of strikes. Kandinsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kandinsky stuffs the takedown.
Nero throws a head kick that Kandinsky semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Nero.
Kandinsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nero checks it well.
Nero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kandinsky throws a body punch but Nero moves out of range.
Nero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nero fails with a takedown attempt.
Nero throws a looping overhand right but Kandinsky ducks down to avoid it.
Kandinsky wants to clinch up but Nero keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kandinsky manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Nero. Beautiful body shot.
Nero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pietr Kandinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kandinsky jabs Nero right on the nose. Nero blinks but takes it well.
Nero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kandinsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Kandinsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kandinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kandinsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kandinsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kandinsky breaks the clinch.
Nero connects with a body shot.
Kandinsky fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Kandinsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero missing with a left hand there. Kandinsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nero throws a nice looking combination but Kandinsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kandinsky lands with a kick to the temple. Nero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kandinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kandinsky.
An inside leg kick lands from Nero.
Kandinsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nero circles away quickly and effectively.
Nero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kandinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kandinsky gets a clinch.
Kandinsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kandinsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kandinsky is trying to drag Nero to the mat but Nero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pietr Kandinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kandinsky has Nero up against the cage in a clinch.
Nero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nero can't break the clinch.
Kandinsky breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandinsky swings for the body but Nero moves out of range.
Nero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kandinsky moves into the clinch.
Kandinsky is trying to pull guard but Nero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero is trying to break free.
Nero goes for a takedown attempt but Kandinsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kandinsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Nero.
Nero misses with a double jab.
Kandinsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kandinsky throws the left hand but Nero avoids the punch easily.
Nero throws a big counter combination but Kandinsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nero throws a series of punches but Kandinsky avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Nero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kandinsky as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kandinsky instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky is trying to push Nero away but Nero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kandinsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nero wants to slow Kandinsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Nero throws a series of punches but Kandinsky moves out of range.
Nero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kandinsky.
A telegraphed right hand from Nero misses the target.
Kandinsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Kandinsky is controlling the pace.
Kandinsky wants to pass the guard but Nero is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kandinsky is looking to take a break and control but Nero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kandinsky is working for a kimura but Nero is defending it quite comfortably.
Nero is trying to stand up here but Kandinsky is controlling him well.
Pietr Kandinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kandinsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nero is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Kandinsky seems content to control.
Kandinsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Nero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nero wants to improve his position but Kandinsky is controlling well.
Kandinsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nero has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tiago Nero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kandinsky is working away from the top position though.
Kandinsky wants to pass to mount but Nero is defending the position.
Kandinsky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nero shoots in and drives through. Kandinsky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kandinsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kandinsky tries to clinch there but Nero circles away.
Nero swinging wildly here.
Kandinsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kandinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietr Kandinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kandinsky 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietr Kandinsky!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freeman Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Goss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freeman Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a lazy head kick
and Goss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson pushes Goss off looking to stand but Goss dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Goss in his half guard.
Henderson trying to control but Goss postures up.
Goss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goss drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goss is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Goss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goss's back!
Goss wants to escape the position.
Henderson trying to control.
Goss is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Goss tries to roll but Henderson sticks to his back.
Goss is keeping busy.
Goss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Goss to control.
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.
Goss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goss throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Goss passes into half guard.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson wants to control but Goss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Goss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goss postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Goss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goss manages to get himself to full guard.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Goss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goss counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Henderson dives in and grabs Goss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goss pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Goss feinted with a counter takedown.
Goss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Goss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goss avoids it really well and circles away.
Goss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Goss keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Alex Goss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freeman Henderson.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss 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.
Goss grinds an elbow into Henderson's temple.
It looks like Freeman Henderson has been cut.
Goss fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goss.
Goss throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Goss lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henderson is trying to control Goss's posture but Goss avoids it.
Goss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Henderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goss's guard! Nice work there by Henderson!
Goss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goss is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goss is one step ahead there.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Goss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goss.
Goss won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Goss preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goss throwing strikes but missing.
Goss postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Goss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Goss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goss connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss cracks Henderson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Goss immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Henderson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Goss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Goss!
Alex Goss managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie Hypnotize. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ed Landry enters the cage!
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Good takedowns
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Stevenson!
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, Ed Landry!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry lands a big right hand that sends Stevenson crashing to the mat! Landry stays standing though and waves Stevenson back to his feet!
Landry cracks Stevenson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stevenson falls backwards against the cage. Landry follows up with more strikes that drop Stevenson to his knees. Landry keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stevenson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Landry!
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