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EEC 47 Garcia v Mankiw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony AZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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310 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony AZ!
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, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AZ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuff throws a head kick but AZ moves out of range.
AZ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuff but Nuff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuff misses with a body kick.
Nuff misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AZ blocks a head kick by Nuff.
AZ shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuff sprawls well. He's pushed AZ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuff throws a head kick but AZ moves out of range.
AZ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuff.
AZ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
AZ avoids a kick to the body.
Sho Nuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AZ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nuff's guard.
AZ throwing strikes from guard but Nuff blocks nicely.
Nuff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AZ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
AZ trying to control but Nuff is working from the bottom.
AZ drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nuff dives on top into guard.
AZ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
AZ pushes a forearm under Nuff's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nuff is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony AZ!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tainaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tainaka has chosen BATTLE FUNKASTIC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinji Tainaka!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tainaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dallas throws a chopping leg kick but Tainaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tainaka throws the left hand but Dallas avoids the punch easily.
Tainaka looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
Dallas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tainaka circles away.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Tainaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tainaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Tainaka. No joy for Dallas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tainaka as he avoids it easily.
Tainaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shinji Tainaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tainaka throws a hook but Dallas blocks it.
Tainaka scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tainaka.
Tainaka throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Tainaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tainaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Tainaka cracks Dallas with a nice body shot.
Dallas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tainaka smiles and moves away.
Dallas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas prevents Tainaka from standing back up.
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tainaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tainaka trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tainaka is trying to stand.
Tainaka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A cross from Tainaka lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is looking to chop away at Tainaka's legs.
Dallas fails with the takedown.
Dallas slips a jab and a cross from Tainaka.
Tainaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
Dallas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tainaka throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tainaka throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tainaka throws the left hand but Dallas avoids the punch easily.
Dallas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tainaka throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tainaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from Tainaka.
Tainaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tainaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donald Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tainaka lands a jab.
Tainaka throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Tainaka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dallas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tainaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dallas, pushing him back against the cage.
Tainaka is pushing Dallas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dallas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tainaka slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tainaka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tainaka digs a right hand into Dallas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dallas's gas tank.
Tainaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tainaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tainaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tainaka counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tainaka.
Tainaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dallas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tainaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dallas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tainaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Tainaka.
It looks like Donald Dallas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tainaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.
Tainaka looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
Dallas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tainaka counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tainaka loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas misses the body punch
and Tainaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tainaka throws a big shot that misses.
Tainaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tainaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dallas is rocked!
Tainaka misses the jab.
Tainaka cracks Dallas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Dallas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tainaka throws a monster overhand right that drops Dallas! Tainaka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinji Tainaka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Drop The World. Rock Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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235 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Rio!
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, Rock Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rio looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Rio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Rio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan cracks Rio with a solid left hand.
Rio wants to sweep but no luck.
Rio has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rio has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Rio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rio manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Rio's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rio is breathing heavily.
Rio has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan won't allow Rio to sweep him here.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rio is retaining full guard.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rio is keeping the position for now.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rio crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morgan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rio looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. Rio let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rio looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rio is persistently looking for the submission but Morgan is defending it well.
Morgan breaks Rio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rio!
Morgan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working for a guillotine from mount but Rio is in no mood to give up.
Rio is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 Matt Rio 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.
Rio has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rio breaks the clinch.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rio.
Rio drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rio misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rio is rocked!
Morgan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rio - he's out on his feet here! Morgan follows up with another monster hook that separates Rio from consciousness! Rio falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Morgan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Morgan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Driffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Driffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driffin tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driffin to the ground. Driffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Driffin staying out of range there.
Takeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takeda won't be happy with that.
Driffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeda is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Takeda wants to control but Driffin postures up.
Driffin is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Driffin stalls from top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takeda 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Driffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Driffin looking for subs off his back but Takeda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Driffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Driffin is working hard here to advance position.
Takeda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Driffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driffin's head.
Driffin connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeda looks to clinch
and Driffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Driffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Driffin from controlling successfully.
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Driffin pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda working for a triangle but Driffin defends it easily.
Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Driffin defends easily.
Takeda trying to control the position.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda looks gassed!
Takeda has momentary wrist control but Driffin slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Driffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Driffin moved out of range nicely.
Driffin has his takedown stuffed
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tyson Driffin has been cut.
Takeda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Driffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takeda is not content to let Driffin control the position.
Takeda can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda is trying to buck Driffin off.
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Driffin.
Takeda is trying to control Driffin's posture but Driffin avoids it.
Takeda gets back to half guard.
Driffin seems to be working for a kimura but Takeda defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takeda tries to land a leg kick but Driffin saw it coming and moves away.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takeda keeping control of the position.
Driffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Driffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Driffin's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Takeda missing with strikes from the back.
Driffin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Takeda misses with punches from the back.
Takeda missing with punches from the back.
Takeda misses with punches from the back.
Takeda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Driffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takeda throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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.
Driffin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda struggling to land strikes to the head as Driffin covers up.
Driffin just trying to survive but Takeda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Takeda throwing sloppy strikes.
Takeda avoiding Driffin 's attempts to control his hands.
Driffin tries to break free.
Takeda missing with strikes from the back.
Takeda is controlling the position but Driffin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takeda closes the distance but Driffin moves to the side
and Driffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Driffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Driffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takeda throws a jab when Driffin was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Takeda misses
and Driffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyson Driffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Driffin wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takeda holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driffin trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Driffin stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Takeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Driffin has picked Takeda up and slammed him! Takeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Driffin manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Driffin but great work by Takeda.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Driffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeda trying to control the position but Driffin is working away.
Takeda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Takeda advances to full mount.
Takeda tries to control but Driffin wriggling away.
Driffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeda has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeda looking to control but Driffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Driffin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Driffin because Takeda loaded up on that one.
Driffin is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Takeda.
Takeda controlling from the full mount.
Takeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takeda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Takeda trying to control but Driffin is having none of it.
Takeda landing strikes from the mount.
Driffin is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda working for a submission but Driffin is keeping him at bay.
Driffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Takeda tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Driffin is surviving well by controlling Takeda's body position as best he can.
Takeda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Driffin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Takeda.
Takeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Driffin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Driffin wants to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda looking to ground and pound but Driffin is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Driffin 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Tyson Driffin!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tyson Driffin!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tyson Driffin!
Tyson Driffin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Vedorovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Godlike as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steve Dengel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seppo Vedorovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vedorovi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dengel is trying to control Vedorovi's posture but Vedorovi avoids it.
Vedorovi takes a little break here. Dengel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vedorovi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dengel keeps working.
Vedorovi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dengel's legs.
Vedorovi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dengel is defending well.
Dengel regains half guard.
Dengel is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel wants to get back to his feet.
Dengel trying to control from the bottom.
Dengel tries to get to full guard but Vedorovi has control of the leg.
Dengel is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vedorovi moves out of range of the strikes.
Dengel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vedorovi tries to avoid it but Dengel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vedorovi to the ground. Vedorovi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vedorovi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dengel throws a shot from downtown. Vedorovi moves away and avoids it.
Vedorovi shoots in for a takedown but Dengel shows good takedown defense.
Dengel moves in looking to clinch but Vedorovi pushes him off.
Vedorovi throws a solid leg kick but Dengel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vedorovi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt - Vedorovi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dengel looks gassed!
Dengel throws a looping overhand right but Vedorovi ducks down to avoid it.
Vedorovi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dengel's waist but Dengel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vedorovi off to one side.
A combination from Dengel does no damage.
Steve Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vedorovi tries to clinch but Dengel moves out of range.
Vedorovi moves into range and clinches up with Dengel.
Vedorovi keeps control of Dengel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vedorovi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vedorovi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dengel lands a couple of digs.
Dengel trying to control but Vedorovi is working from the bottom.
Vedorovi looking for a guillotine here but Dengel defends easily.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vedorovi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedorovi is trying to control the position but Dengel postures up.
Dengel stands up from Vedorovi's guard - Dengel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vedorovi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dengel is fending him off so far but Vedorovi persists. Nope, Dengel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Vedorovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dengel!
Vedorovi misses with a few strikes there.
Vedorovi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Dengel misses.
Dengel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vedorovi manages to avoid it.
Dengel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vedorovi's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vedorovi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dengel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dengel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dengel punishes Vedorovi's body with a nice straight punch.
Dengel throws a right hand that Vedorovi ducks under and follows up with a left that Vedorovi also avoids with ease.
Vedorovi throws a head kick that misses.
Dengel shoots in for a double leg but Vedorovi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Dengel.
Vedorovi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vedorovi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dengel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Vedorovi dominated that round.
That's time! Vedorovi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dengel scores with the left hand. Vedorovi knows he should have avoided that one.
Vedorovi tries to bum rush Dengel with a series of wild strikes but Dengel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dengel fails to land with a series of punches.
Vedorovi is looking to clinch but Dengel is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Dengel finds it's target.
Vedorovi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dengel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vedorovi.
Dengel stuns Vedorovi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dengel instigates a clinch.
Vedorovi wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dengel is looking to break free of the clinch but Vedorovi has double underhooks.
Dengel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dengel throws a nice looking combination but Vedorovi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedorovi moves into the clinch successfully.
Dengel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dengel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vedorovi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dengel blocks an uppercut.
Vedorovi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vedorovi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vedorovi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vedorovi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Vedorovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dengel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vedorovi manages to avoid it.
Vedorovi takes the fight into the clinch.
Vedorovi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dengel up against the cage.
Dengel wants to get back to striking at distance but Vedorovi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel can't break the clinch.
Dengel has had enough of the clinch but Vedorovi keeps him there for the moment.
Dengel is trying to break the clinch but Vedorovi has him pressed against the cage.
Dengel wants to get back to striking at distance but Vedorovi won't allow it.
Dengel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vedorovi can't fight it off and eventually Dengel manages to take the fight to the floor. Vedorovi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vedorovi scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dengel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vedorovi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel wants to stand but Vedorovi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vedorovi pulls Dengel in close to prevent any damage.
Vedorovi keeping moving, preventing Dengel from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vedorovi gets the takedown into side control.
Dengel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vedorovi is controlling him well.
Dengel is trying to control Vedorovi's posture but Vedorovi avoids it.
Dengel is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is trying to get back to his feet.
Vedorovi cracks Dengel with a big right hand but Dengel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dengel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dengel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dengel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dengel throws a series of strikes that have Vedorovi backpedaling.
Dengel misses with a two punch combination.
Vedorovi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dengel counters with a right hand to the body.
Dengel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vedorovi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vedorovi has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Dengel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Dengel.
Dengel misses with a body shot.
Dengel just misses with a punch to the body.
Vedorovi shoots in but no luck this time.
Dengel swings for the body but Vedorovi moves out of range.
Vedorovi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dengel wants to break free but Vedorovi has control.
Vedorovi is trying to drag Dengel to the mat but Dengel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vedorovi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedorovi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dengel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Vedorovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Dengel there.
Dengel lands the left hand.
Dengel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vedorovi.
Dengel lands with a straight right. Vedorovi didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Dengel misses.
Vedorovi misses with a two punch combination.
Dengel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dengel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dengel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dengel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vedorovi is fending him off so far but Dengel persists. Nope, Vedorovi circles away and we're back to standing.
Vedorovi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dengel.
Vedorovi staying out of range there.
Vedorovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dengel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vedorovi moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vedorovi manages to break the clinch.
Dengel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vedorovi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dengel sprawls well. He's pushed Vedorovi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dengel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dengel tries to bum rush Vedorovi with a series of wild strikes but Vedorovi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Dengel misses.
Dengel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vedorovi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vedorovi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vedorovi stuffs the takedown.
Vedorovi slips under a jab from Dengel.
Vedorovi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dengel trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Vedorovi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vedorovi 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! Dengel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Vedorovi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Ready to Die Andrew W.K. Donaldson has chosen Gear Jammer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Tends to cut |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Jenkins!
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, Don Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donaldson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins cracks Donaldson with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Donaldson has been cut.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donaldson swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Donaldson motions for Jenkins to come forward. Donaldson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donaldson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Jenkins connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Donaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jenkins stands up from Donaldson's guard - Jenkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins drops Donaldson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jenkins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprinkle Sprinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Head Crusher by Megadeth. Sprinkle has chosen Outkast-Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik as his entrance music. 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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21
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Granite 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprinkle Sprinkle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem lands a head kick!
It looks like Sprinkle Sprinkle has been cut.
Sprinkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprinkle throws a front kick aimed at Nukem's knee but Nukem avoids it well.
Nukem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprinkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sprinkle looks to land a body kick but Nukem moved away.
Sprinkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nukem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Sprinkle.
Sprinkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nukem stalling.
Sprinkle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sprinkle scores with a hook to the body. Nukem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nukem is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Nukem lands but Sprinkle takes it in his stride.
Sprinkle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sprinkle throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Sprinkle catches Nukem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprinkle.
Sprinkle throws a right and a left that Nukem avoids nicely.
Sprinkle misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Sprinkle.
Sprinkle throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Sprinkle misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Sprinkle.
Sprinkle Sprinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprinkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Sprinkle takes a swing at Nukem's ribcage but misses.
Sprinkle connects with a jab.
Sprinkle looks to land a combination but Nukem avoids it well.
Sprinkle with a nice cross.
Nukem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem avoids the body shot from Sprinkle.
The fighters circling - Sprinkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sprinkle's corner calls for a 1-2. Sprinkle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sprinkle thuds his right hand into Nukem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sprinkle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Duke Nukem's cut is getting worse.
Sprinkle connects with a solid leg kick.
Sprinkle keeps Nukem at a distance using the push kick.
Sprinkle misses with a double jab.
Nukem walks into a straight right hand from Sprinkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkle tests Nukem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nukem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sprinkle.
Sprinkle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nukem circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprinkle lands with a shot to the body.
Sprinkle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Sprinkle.
Nukem wants to clinch.
Sprinkle misses with a body shot.
Sprinkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sprinkle lands a nice shot that snaps Nukem's head back.
Duke Nukem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nukem - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Sprinkle misses.
Nukem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sprinkle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nukem lands with an overhand left.
Nukem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sprinkle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks a jab.
Nukem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nukem blocks a jab.
Nukem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nukem takes one on the button.
Jeez, Duke Nukem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sprinkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Sprinkle thumps Nukem with a low kick.
Sprinkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sprinkle.
Sprinkle connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Sprinkle.
Sprinkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sprinkle feints and then cracks Nukem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nukem down.
Sprinkle scores with a nice right hand.
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 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sprinkle Sprinkle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krusty Klown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klown comes to the cage accompanied by Who Da Champion. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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21
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krusty Klown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzado feints and as Klown raises his hands in defense, Alzado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alzado stands and throws Klown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alzado throws an elbow but Klown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alzado tries for a kimura but Klown is defending well.
Klown is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Klown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alzado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alzado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klown tries to bench press Alzado off him but Alzado keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klown fails with the takedown
and Alzado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klown looking for a guillotine here but Alzado defends easily.
Alzado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alzado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alzado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klown working a defensive guard here.
Klown working for a triangle but Alzado defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klown has momentary wrist control but Alzado slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzado drops back looking for a leg! Klown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klown manages to kick Alzado off! Alzado jumps back into Klown's guard.
Alzado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alzado doesn't defend quickly enough and Klown has managed to lock this one up! Can Alzado escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Klown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krusty Klown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Quincy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Quick's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Quincy!
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, Kid Quick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick misses with a double jab.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quincy has time to react.
Quincy shoots for a takedown but Quick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quincy tries to clinch but Quick is having none of it.
Quincy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quick circles away.
Quick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quick misses the shot to the body.
Quick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quincy backs up against the cage.
Quick lands a head shot.
Quick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quincy throws a hook to the side of Quick's head but Quick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quincy tries to bum rush Quick with a series of wild strikes but Quick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quincy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Quincy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick works the jab nicely.
Quick lands with a right hand.
Quincy tries to move into range but Quick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quick lands the left hand.
Quick sizes up Quincy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick scores with a one two! Quincy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quincy is rocked!
Quick throws a head kick that misses.
Quincy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quincy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quick counters with a left and a right that stings Quincy.
Oh Quincy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quick drops Quincy with a big left hand! Quincy is injured, injured bad! Quick jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Quick!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Mankiw (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. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Mankiw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankiw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mankiw is out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mankiw tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mankiw cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mankiw blocks a jab.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mankiw.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia is rocked!
Mankiw loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Mankiw finish him?
Mankiw lands a brutal uppercut that launches Garcia off his feet! Garcia tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Mankiw!
Gregory Mankiw is the new featherweight champion!
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