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NYFC 8: Redemption!!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and speedy devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). speedy devil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, speedy devil!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
devil tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters stuffs the takedown.
Masters tries to clinch but devil moves away
and devil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters fails with the takedown
and devil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters manages to break the clinch.
Masters has closed the distance and engaged devil in a clinch.
Masters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters is working for takedown but devil is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters fails to pull guard.
Masters goes for a takedown attempt but devil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masters blocks a head kick by devil.
devil instigates a clinch.
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters clinches but devil breaks the clinch
and devil counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
devil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masters is looking to stand up but devil won't let him.
devil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
devil pushes Masters off and gets back to his feet.
devil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters closes the distance but devil moves to the side
and devil counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masters's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters wants to stand but devil is controlling the position.
Masters keeping moving, preventing devil from controlling successfully.
devil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
devil content to stall in guard here.
devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
devil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masters, up you get!
devil is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
A combination from devil does no damage.
devil tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Masters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and devil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
devil won't allow Masters to get back to his feet.
devil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masters tries to clinch but devil moves away
and devil counters with a good low kick that Masters was not able to check.
devil clinches up with Masters and pushes him back against the cage.
devil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masters.
devil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masters.
Masters breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
devil shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masters tries to clinch but devil moves away
and devil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by devil.
devil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masters lands an elbow inside that devil shrugs off.
devil looking for a takedown.
Masters landing knees to the head.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but devil blocks with his arms.
devil looking to slow down the pace here.
Masters has had enough of the clinch but devil keeps him there for the moment.
devil is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters keeps control of devil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
devil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
devil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
speedy devil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
devil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masters counters with a takedown into side control.
devil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters is putting a hurting on devil here, landing some big shots from side control.
devil struggling a bit here.
devil is pushing Masters's head away, looking to escape. Masters manages to hold on to the position though.
Masters working away.
Masters scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at devil to see if he's OK.
devil is trying to control Masters's posture but Masters avoids it.
Masters has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters closes the distance and pushes devil back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
devil has Masters pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. devil pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masters tumbling to the mat - devil dives into Masters's guard.
Masters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masters is trying to control the position but devil postures up.
devil wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
devil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
devil trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters can't keep his opponent in guard - devil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
speedy devil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
devil wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well.
devil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masters darts in trying to clinch
and devil counters by moving into the clinch.
devil is pressed up against the cage. Masters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag devil down to the mat. devil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masters looks to clinch
and devil counters with a good low kick that Masters was not able to check.
Masters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
devil throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and devil counters with a thumping low kick.
devil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masters wants to stand up but devil is controlling him.
devil trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
devil stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masters wants to clinch but devil slips to the side
and devil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
devil trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters wants to stand but devil is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
devil stands up and waves to Masters to follow him.
devil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
devil tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters has his takedown stuffed
and devil counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
devil misses with a body shot.
Dustin Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
devil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
devil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
speedy devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masters wants to clinch
and devil counters by moving into the clinch.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
devil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for devil.
devil is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
devil wriggles free and stands up.
devil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masters sprawls well initially but devil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
devil is tying to control. Masters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masters missing with punches from the bottom.
devil is nestled in close to Masters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
devil is just content to waste time from the top position. Masters takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
devil is looking to advance position but Masters has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Masters prevents devil from getting the reversal.
devil tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
devil is working to get back to half guard.
Masters content just to control the position here.
devil can't escape the position.
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.
Masters content just to control the position here.
Masters lands with some strikes.
Masters controlling from mount.
devil is trying desperately to improve position.
devil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters slows the pace down in half guard.
devil regains full guard. Nicely done.
devil is working an open guard so Masters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
devil darts in and clinches Masters up against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through devil's defenses.
Masters pulls guard successfully.
devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
devil looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to get back to his feet but devil passes into half guard.
devil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
devil decides to stand and escape the position.
devil throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Dustin Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters tries to clinch but devil moves away
and devil moves into the clinch.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
devil is trying to maintain a safe position but Masters gets an underhook and turns devil into the cage.
devil tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Dustin Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
speedy devil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
devil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masters walks away with a smile on his face. devil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to speedy devil.
Well devil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... speedy devil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hebert has chosen Lose Yourself 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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hebert looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hebert has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hay tries to land a knee to the head but Hebert blocks with his arms.
Hay has Hebert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hebert tumbling to the mat - Hay dives into Hebert's guard.
Hay scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hay passes Hebert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hay lands strikes from half guard.
Hay working Hebert over with strikes.
Hay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hebert has hold of Hay's hands but Hay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hay winds up and cracks Hebert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hebert tries to roll over but Hay keeps him under control.
Hay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hay lands with a punch from half guard.
Hay winds up and cracks Hebert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hay lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hebert! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hay jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between rashid rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arloski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rowe comes to the cage accompanied by juicy. Andrei Arloski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, rashid rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Arloski!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arloski fails with an attempt to clinch.
rowe misses with a double jab.
rowe misses with a double jab.
rowe misses with the combination.
rowe throws a right and a left that Arloski avoids nicely.
rowe throws a right hand that Arloski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arloski also avoids with ease.
No joy there for rowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arloski forces rowe back against the cage and clinches.
Arloski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
rowe misses with a series of wild punches.
Arloski wants to clinch.
Arloski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
rowe pulls guard effortlessly.
Arloski tries to stand but rowe is controlling from the bottom.
Arloski stands and steps away. rowe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arloski takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arloski pressing his opponent against the cage.
rowe manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rowe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arloski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arloski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arloski working some strikes from top position.
Arloski stands up out of rowe's guard for a moment - rowe manages to land a nice upkick.
rowe is breathing heavily.
rowe striking from the bottom.
Arloski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
rowe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Arloski landing with the ground and pound.
rowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
rowe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arloski trying to stand up but can't free himself from rowe's guard.
Arloski landing with the ground and pound.
Arloski stands up and waves to rowe to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arloski tries to clinch but rowe is having none of it.
Arloski feints and as rowe raises his hands in defense, Arloski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Arloski working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rowe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
rowe tries to strike from the bottom.
Arloski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
rowe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
rowe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rowe tries to bum rush Arloski with a series of wild strikes but Arloski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arloski moves into range and clinches up with rowe.
Arloski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
rowe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. rowe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
rowe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
rowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
rowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
rowe scores with a nice shot.
rowe striking off his back but it's not causing Arloski any problems.
rowe tries to strike from the bottom.
rowe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rowe blocks a head kick by Arloski.
rowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arloski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arloski misses with the combination.
rowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arloski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rowe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arloski winds up and cracks rowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
rowe is looking for a sweep. Arloski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
rowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arloski is looking to stand up but rowe won't let him.
rowe punching to the body, from the bottom.
rowe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rowe misses with a combination
and Arloski counters with a head kick. That will keep rowe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
rowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
rowe misses with the combination.
rowe misses with a combination
and Arloski counters with a single leg into guard. rowe didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arloski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
rowe throws a combination that misses
and Arloski counters with a single leg into guard. rowe didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arloski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
rowe scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
rowe striking off his back, scoring a few points.
rowe striking off his back but it's not causing Arloski any problems.
Arloski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arloski looking to pass the guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Arloski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
rowe throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
rowe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arloski working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arloski tries to stand but rowe is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
rowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arloski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arloski is looking to clinch but rowe is avoiding it.
rowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arloski counters with a shoot takedown. rowe fights it but they end up in guard.
Arloski takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
rowe throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Arloski stands up out of rowe's guard for a moment - rowe manages to land a nice upkick.
rowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Arloski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of rowe is proving hard to escape from.
rowe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arloski lands a couple of digs.
rowe lands a decent punch to the body there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
rowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arloski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
rowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
rowe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arloski uses from the top position.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rowe scores with a short punch from the bottom.
rowe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
rowe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
rowe trying to strike off his back.
rowe throws a couple of heel strikes.
Arloski wants to stand but rowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
rowe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Arloski or perhaps it was just good defense by rowe which made him look bad.
rowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arloski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arloski.
Arloski breaks the clinch.
rowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arloski counters with a nice body shot.
rowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arloski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in rowe's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
rowe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
rowe punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rowe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
rowe striking from his own guard.
rowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
rowe striking from his own guard.
rowe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Arloski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on rowe, up you get!
A left and a right from Arloski both land. Nice combination.
Arloski looks for a takedown but rowe sprawls well.
rowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arloski counters with a big head kick but rowe shrugs it off.
rowe misses with a few strikes there.
Arloski thumps rowe with a low kick.
rowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arloski counters with a series of strikes. rowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from rowe. No joy for Arloski on that attempt.
rashid rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Arloski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rowe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
rowe misses with a double jab
and Arloski moves into the clinch.
rowe tries to pull guard but Arloski holds him up against the cage and eventually rowe drops back down to his feet.
rowe tries to pull guard but Arloski holds him up against the cage and eventually rowe drops back down to his feet.
rowe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arloski just stands there and leans against the cage.
rowe fails to pull guard.
Arloski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
rowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arloski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
rowe throws a combination that misses
and Arloski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arloski misses with a two punch combination.
rowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arloski counters with a series of strikes. rowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
rowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arloski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rowe's guard.
rowe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arloski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
rowe misses with a combination
and Arloski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arloski landing knees to the head.
rowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arloski walks away with a smile on his face. rowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
rowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arloski counters with a series of strikes. rowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arloski forces rowe back against the cage and clinches.
Arloski lands a right hand that snaps the head of rowe backwards.
rowe tries to pull guard but Arloski won't allow it.
rowe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arloski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rashid rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arloski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arloski fails with a takedown attempt.
rowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arloski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arloski looking for a takedown.
Arloski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
rowe tries to pull guard but Arloski won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
rowe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arloski just stands there and leans against the cage.
rowe tries to pull guard but Arloski holds him up against the cage and eventually rowe drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arloski looking for a takedown.
rowe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
rowe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arloski uses from the top position.
rowe throwing short punches from the bottom.
rowe throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
rowe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
rowe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
rowe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Arloski tries to stand but rowe is controlling from the bottom.
rowe throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
rowe throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arloski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arloski lands in his opponent's guard.
Arloski wants to stand but rowe is controlling his posture from full guard.
rashid rowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arloski passes rowe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
rowe tries to roll over but Arloski keeps him under control.
rowe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
rowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andrei Arloski has got the better of the ground game so far.
rowe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Arloski wants to stand but rowe is controlling his posture from full guard.
rowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rowe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
rowe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
rowe misses with a double jab
and Arloski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
rowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arloski walks away with a smile on his face. rowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
rowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arloski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arloski.
rowe lands some strikes from the bottom.
Arloski wanted to stand there but rowe had control of the position.
rowe throwing short punches from the bottom.
rowe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arloski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but rowe is tightening it up a little... Arloski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arloski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arloski taps out! nice BJJ there by rowe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). rashid rowe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Mac sees coming a mile off.
Mac has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Mac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac motions for Taylor to come forward. Mac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Myles Taylor has been cut.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Mac dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Mac lands with a right and another and another! Taylor is in big trouble! Mac lands again and this time it's lights out for Taylor! A quality knockout there for Mac.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Mac!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rusty Cage. Justin Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones 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.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez is tying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones kicks off Lopez and gets to his feet.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Pedro Lopez has been cut.
Jones tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Lopez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez looks gassed!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez prevents Jones from standing back up.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones gets full guard.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones gets to his feet. Lopez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Jones tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones scores with a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopez with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Lopez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Justin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones get's back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez with a poor takedown
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Lopez from moving into mount.
Jones is trying to buck Lopez off.
Jones striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lopez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Jones counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez which made him look bad.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Lopez shrugs it off.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Jones won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Lopez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lopez is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four 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.
Lopez trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Justin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Kessinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessinger comes into the arena with Don't Push Me-50 Cent blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Kessinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Pong!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pong throws a head kick but Kessinger moves out of range.
Kessinger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pong seems to be stalking Kessinger here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kessinger drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pat Pong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preston Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CT Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Throw it Up #2-Lil jon. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CT Turner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.
Turner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barksdale pulls Turner into guard.
Barksdale uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale moves into range and clinches up with Turner.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Barksdale pulls guard effortlessly.
Barksdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barksdale wants to stand and escape but Turner is having none of it.
Barksdale has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barksdale 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.
Turner wants to stand but Barksdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Barksdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barksdale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Barksdale as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Turner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Barksdale! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Preston Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Mundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Mundy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo looks to land a body kick but Mundy moved away.
Mundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mundy shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense.
Bravo tries to clinch but Mundy moves out of range.
Mundy wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bravo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mundy's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Mundy keeps moving.
Mundy striking off his back but it's not causing Bravo any problems.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Mundy.
Bravo wants to stand but Mundy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravo is sitting in close to Mundy's body. Mundy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bravo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bravo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mundy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Mundy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Bushby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bushby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Bad Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davis Bushby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bushby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bushby tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bushby to the ground. Bushby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushby wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
Ward working the ground and pound but Bushby is defending the strikes.
Ward swings around for an armbar but Bushby sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushby stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ward takes a swing at Bushby's ribcage but misses.
Bushby rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
Bushby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bushby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bushby moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward is trying to drag Bushby to the mat but Bushby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bushby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bushby.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bushby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bushby moves out of range of the strikes.
Bushby throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward wants to clinch but Bushby slips to the side
and Bushby counters by clinching up.
Bushby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bushby lands a two punch combo.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Bushby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward is rocked!
Whack! Bushby lands a heavy head kick that drops Ward. The ref tackles Bushby to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ward was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Davis Bushby!
Davis Bushby is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Roc Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zobal Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roc Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome. Triton has chosen XXX as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Roc Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zobal Triton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Triton. No joy for Roc Jr on that attempt.
Roc Jr tries for a takedown but Triton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Triton checks the leg kick.
Triton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roc Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Triton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roc Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zobal Triton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Triton.
It looks like Jay Roc Jr has been cut.
Triton digs a good body shot into Roc Jr's ribs.
Roc Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triton keeping moving, preventing Roc Jr from controlling successfully.
Triton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Roc Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roc Jr advances to half guard.
Roc Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roc Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roc Jr is taking a breather. Triton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roc Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Triton defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roc Jr wants to pass to mount but Triton is defending the position.
Roc Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Triton defending well though.
Roc Jr is looking for a kimura but Triton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roc Jr to get the leverage.
Roc Jr is pressing down on Triton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Triton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Triton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roc Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Triton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc Jr closes the distance but Triton moves to the side
letting Triton counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Triton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roc Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Triton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Triton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roc Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Triton.
Roc Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triton tries to bum rush Roc Jr with a series of wild strikes but Roc Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roc Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Triton throws a shot to the body.
Triton closes the distance and clinches.
Roc Jr tries for a takedown but Triton manages to get underhooks.
Triton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roc Jr prevents Triton from breaking the clinch.
Triton lands a hook that snaps the head of Roc Jr backwards.
Roc Jr has picked Triton up - he's going for a ride! Roc Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roc Jr is breathing heavily.
Roc Jr is tying to control. Triton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roc Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Triton!
Roc Jr controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zobal Triton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Roc Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Triton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roc Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Triton misses with the combination.
Triton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roc Jr backs up against the cage.
Roc Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Triton tries to sprawl out of it but Roc Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Triton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Triton checks a low kick from Roc Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Roc Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Triton which made him look bad.
Triton darts in trying to clinch
and Roc Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roc Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roc Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Triton is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roc Jr is looking to stand up but Triton won't let him.
Roc Jr trying to control but Triton is working from the bottom.
Roc Jr wants to pass the guard but Triton is keeping the position.
Roc Jr trying to control but Triton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roc Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Triton's waist but Triton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roc Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roc Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Triton.
Zobal Triton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Triton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Triton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Triton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Roc Jr darts in and clinches Triton up against the cage.
Roc Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Triton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roc Jr walks into a left hand.
Triton wants to clinch
and Roc Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roc Jr is controlling the pace.
Roc Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Triton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Roc Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Roc Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Roc Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roc Jr shoots in but Triton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Triton misses with a body shot.
Triton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roc Jr 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.
Roc Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Roc Jr wants to control from the top but Triton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc Jr stands up from Triton's guard - Roc Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Triton throws out a powerful jab.
Triton darts in trying to clinch
and Roc Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roc Jr.
Triton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roc Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Triton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roc Jr throws and elbow that misses. Triton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roc Jr's guard. Nice move by Triton!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roc Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Triton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Roc Jr seems content to control.
Roc Jr trying to control the action but Triton is working from the bottom.
Roc Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roc Jr content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Triton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Triton is staying active underneath Roc Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roc Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Triton's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Triton stuffs the takedown attempt from Roc Jr. Roc Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Triton tries to clinch up.
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.
Roc Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Roc Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roc Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roc Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Triton hang on?
It looks like Zobal Triton has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roc Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Roc Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roc Jr controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Roc Jr clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Roc Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roc Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Triton is looking to clinch but Roc Jr is avoiding it.
Roc Jr staying out of range there.
Roc Jr shoots in and drives through. Triton sprawls well.
Roc Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roc Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Triton as he jumps to the side.
Triton stuffs the takedown attempt from Roc Jr. Roc Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Roc Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zobal Triton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Triton tries to bum rush Roc Jr with a series of wild strikes but Roc Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roc Jr tries to clinch there but Triton circles away.
Roc Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Triton lands a jab.
Roc Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Triton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roc Jr tries to clinch up
and Triton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roc Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roc Jr misses with a takedown
and Triton counters with a two punch combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roc Jr shoots in and drives through. Triton sprawls well.
A punch combination from Triton misses.
Triton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roc Jr looks for a takedown but Triton sprawls well.
Roc Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Triton circles away.
Triton moves in looking to clinch but Roc Jr pushes him off.
Triton forces Roc Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Triton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roc Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Triton.
Triton blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Triton scores with a shoulder strike.
Roc Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Roc Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Triton controls his hands.
Triton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roc Jr.
Triton breaks the clinch.
Jay Roc Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Triton.
Triton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roc Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Triton looks to land a combination but Roc Jr avoids it well.
Triton misses with a combination
and Roc Jr counters by clinching up.
Triton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Roc Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Triton to the mat. Triton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roc Jr pushing down on Triton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zobal Triton dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Triton does no damage.
Roc Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Triton pinned against the cage. Triton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Triton misses.
Triton tries to clinch but Roc Jr moves away
and Roc Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Triton is refusing to be controlled, as Roc Jr sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roc Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roc Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roc Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roc Jr landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr landing strikes from the mount and Triton is in trouble!
Roc Jr looking to ground and pound but Triton is blocking nicely.
Roc Jr controlling from the full mount.
Roc Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roc Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jay Roc Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr landing strikes from the mount and Triton is in trouble!
Roc Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roc Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Triton frees his head quite easily.
Roc Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roc Jr throwing strikes here but Triton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roc Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Roc Jr trying to control but Triton is having none of it.
Triton taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roc Jr throws some wild stikes that Triton manages to avoid easily.
Roc Jr landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Roc Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roc Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Roc Jr!
Jay Roc Jr retains his heavyweight title!
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