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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kerns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Logan Barrillo!
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, Jack Kerns!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrillo shoots in for a takedown but Kerns shows good takedown defense.
Kerns throws an overhand right that lands on Barrillo's shoulder, as Barrillo tries to avoid the shot.
Barrillo gets caught flat footed, as Kerns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerns preventing the sweep.
Barrillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrillo working for a triangle but Kerns defends it easily.
Barrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barrillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrillo is breathing heavily.
Barrillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kerns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kerns is chipping away with strikes.
Kerns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerns cracks Barrillo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kerns works to advance to full mount. Barrillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barrillo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrillo gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns working over Barrillo with some ground and pound. Barrillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerns slips a nice elbow through Barrillo's hands, connecting with Barrillo's forehead.
Barrillo is looking to improve his position.
Barrillo won't allow Kerns to pass to mount.
Kerns is nestled in close to Barrillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kerns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barrillo defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kerns prevents Barrillo from improving his position.
Kerns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerns.
Barrillo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kerns pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns trying to control the action but Barrillo is working from the bottom.
Barrillo won't allow Kerns to pass to mount.
Kerns wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barrillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerns's back!
Kerns defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barrillo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kerns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Barrillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barrillo seems to be working for a kimura but Kerns defends the submission attempt.
Barrillo tries to pass to full mount but Kerns defends it.
Barrillo uses his free foot to push down on Kerns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kerns.
Kerns defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barrillo.
Kerns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barrillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kerns manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrillo scores a takedown into full mount!
Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kerns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kerns wants to get back to full guard.
Kerns lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kerns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerns wants to improve his position but Barrillo is controlling well.
Kerns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerns.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barrillo.
Kerns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barrillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kerns moves into full guard.
Barrillo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kerns tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barrillo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barrillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kerns defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barrillo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerns turns into him and now he's in Barrillo's guard.
Barrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barrillo is looking for a triangle but Kerns pushes his legs off easily.
Kerns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barrillo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerns scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerns lands a nice short elbow.
Barrillo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerns won't allow Barrillo to sweep him here.
Barrillo has his foot on Kerns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerns works his way back into a safe position though.
Barrillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerns forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo wants to get back to full guard.
Barrillo is refusing to be controlled, as Kerns sits in half guard.
Kerns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerns.
Kerns is working for a kimura but Barrillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack Kerns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrillo wants to improve his position but Kerns is controlling well.
Kerns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerns punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Barrillo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barrillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kerns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kerns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kerns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kerns!
Kerns landing strikes.
Barrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kerns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barrillo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barrillo tries to bench press Kerns off him but Kerns keeps the position.
Kerns trying to control the position but Barrillo is working away.
The strikes coming from Kerns are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kerns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrillo dodges the ground and pound from Kerns.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barrillo feints and as Kerns raises his hands in defense, Barrillo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerns has wrist control.
Barrillo has gone for a leg lock! Kerns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barrillo's guard.
Kerns wants to control from the top but Barrillo keeps moving.
Kerns passes Barrillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Kerns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barrillo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barrillo is looking for a sweep. Kerns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrillo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barrillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kerns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barrillo has his foot on Kerns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerns works his way back into a safe position though.
Kerns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrillo's head.
Barrillo looking for a guillotine here but Kerns defends easily.
Kerns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is trying to work for a kimura but Kerns is defending well.
Kerns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerns is looking for a sweep. Barrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barrillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barrillo's back!
Barrillo breaks Kerns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerns is keeping the position for now.
Kerns is trying to control the position but Barrillo postures up.
Kerns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerns holds on and takes a little breather.
Barrillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barrillo!
Barrillo tries to reverse the position but Kerns maintains control.
Kerns putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kerns swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Kerns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jackson!
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, Bo Bo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Bo is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Bo thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Bo is trying to improve his position.
Bo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bo manages to get back to half guard.
Bo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bo.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bo is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Bo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bo looks gassed!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bo is keeping the position for now.
Bo is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Bo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Bo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Bo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson staying calm.
Bo is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bo regains half guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bo is trying to control but can't.
Bo wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Bo works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bo is on top in guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Nice combo by Jackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Bo falls to the canvas and Jackson follows him into side control.
Bo is rocked!
It looks like Bo Bo has been cut.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bo is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Bo is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Bo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Bo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bo.
Bo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bo, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bo wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Bo is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bo wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is thwarting Bo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bo defends it well.
Bo wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bo.
Bo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bo trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bo.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Bo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bo working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Bo controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson passes Bo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bo tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Bo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bo moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Bo manages to break the clinch.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bo counters with a takedown into side control.
Bo stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Bo circles away.
Jackson throws a head kick but Bo moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bo as he jumps to the side.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Bo keeps it at a distance.
Bo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bo shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Bo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Bo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bo to get the leverage.
Bo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Bo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson tries to roll over but Bo keeps him under control.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Bo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson pushes Bo off looking to stand but Bo dives back in and keeps control.
Bo throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bo's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bo counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Bo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bo Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo looking to pass the guard.
Bo wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bo Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bo throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Bo off! Bo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Bo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bo lands with a cross.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Bo dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Bo tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack The Ghost Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to March of Cambreadth. Eddie McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack The Ghost Rider!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in but The Ghost Rider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Ghost Rider blocks a head kick by McDonald.
The Ghost Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Ghost Rider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Ghost Rider tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald slips a jab from The Ghost Rider.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald stops The Ghost Rider from standing up.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald won't allow The Ghost Rider to get back to his feet.
The Ghost Rider is working an open guard so McDonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Ghost Rider avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to clinch but The Ghost Rider is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to clinch but The Ghost Rider is avoiding it.
McDonald tries to clinch there but The Ghost Rider circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but The Ghost Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost Rider pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Ghost Rider blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Ghost Rider.
The Ghost Rider takes an elbow to the temple.
The Ghost Rider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but The Ghost Rider blocks it.
The Ghost Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Ghost Rider lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from The Ghost Rider.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
The Ghost Rider has managed to clinch.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald pulls The Ghost Rider into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but The Ghost Rider defends easily.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Ghost Rider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Ghost Rider wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of McDonald's closed guard. He's half up but McDonald has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! McDonald pivots and extends the arm, The Ghost Rider falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by McDonald! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Capone backs up against the cage.
Capone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Capone persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Capone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Capone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capone working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Capone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.
Capone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson is trying to stand.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Capone in his half guard.
Capone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Capone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson kicks Capone off and gets back to his feet.
Capone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson is rocked!
Capone winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capone winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Capone looks gassed!
Wilson pushes Capone off looking to stand but Capone dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Capone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Capone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Capone with the ground and pound from mount.
Capone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Capone scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.
Capone loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wilson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Capone land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Capone stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Capone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Walther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper comes to the cage accompanied by Real Men Wear Skirts. Walther is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Judith by A Perfect Circle. Roddy Piper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Walther's chin.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Walther!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walther gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walther is trying to control the position but Piper postures up.
Walther trying to strike off his back.
Piper won't allow Walther to get back to his feet.
Piper wants to control from the top but Walther keeps moving.
Piper stops Walther from standing up.
Walther looking for a sweep. Not yet Walther, not yet.
Walther trying to keep a closed guard but Piper is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Piper throws out a loose jab but Walther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walther tries to clinch but Piper moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Walther.
A lazy left from Piper finds it's target.
Walther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walther tries to clinch but Piper is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Piper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piper throws a hook but Walther avoids it easily.
Piper gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper cracks Walther with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walther keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper controls the position.
Piper trying to control the action but Walther is working from the bottom.
Piper decides to stand back up. Piper steps back and let's Walther get back to his feet.
Walther tries to close the distance and clinch but Piper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piper throws a series of punches but Walther moves out of range.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walther is rocked!
It looks like Carl Walther has been cut.
Walther looks gassed!
Walther fails with the takedown
and Piper counters with a double leg. Walther bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Piper follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Roddy Piper!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Rounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). All Rounder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, All Rounder!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Bower passes Rounder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rounder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bower winds up and cracks Rounder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bower is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rounder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Bower!
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