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VFC 57: Taiga vs. Thomas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Hunt You Down. Andre Arlovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Arlovski!
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, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock shoots in but no luck this time.
Arlovski 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.
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Arlovski pushes his legs off easily.
Brock working a defensive guard here.
Arlovski trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Arlovski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlovski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arlovski postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it.
Arlovski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arlovski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brock pulls down on the head and he's put Arlovski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edward Charles Brock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoneface McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" by The Dropkick Murphys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stoneface McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGillicutty is trying to defend but Everson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Everson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGillicutty wants to improve his position but Everson is controlling well.
Everson tries to pass to full mount but McGillicutty defends it.
Everson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGillicutty regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Everson.
Everson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing Everson from controlling successfully.
McGillicutty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everson is one step ahead there.
Everson lands a couple of elbows.
Everson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Everson looking to pass the guard.
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.
Everson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGillicutty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Everson won't allow McGillicutty to get back to his feet.
Everson wants to control from the top but McGillicutty keeps moving.
Everson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGillicutty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Everson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Everson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Everson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGillicutty's guard.
Everson trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
Everson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Everson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Everson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGillicutty's head.
Everson postures up in McGillicutty's guard and throws a big left but McGillicutty blocks it.
McGillicutty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Everson tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillicutty is retaining full guard.
Everson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everson passes McGillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Everson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Everson trying to control the action but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Everson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Everson dominated that round.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Everson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGillicutty!
Everson with a couple of short strikes.
Everson looking to finish McGillicutty with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGillicutty!
Everson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Everson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGillicutty is now in Everson's guard. A big mistake from Everson there, giving up the dominant position!
Everson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGillicutty's guard.
Everson thows a big elbow that misses.
Everson lands a couple of elbows.
Everson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson throws a strike but McGillicutty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Everson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGillicutty!
McGillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Everson's attempts to control the action.
Everson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson lands a big elbow.
Everson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGillicutty can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everson content just to control the position here.
McGillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Everson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGillicutty looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Everson.
Everson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Everson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGillicutty gets caught flat footed, as Everson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Everson trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGillicutty can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson working the ground and pound.
Everson advances nicely into full mount.
Everson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Everson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Everson lands a nice shot to the head.
Everson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Everson raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGillicutty looks a forlorn figure.
Everson lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everson unloading with bombs!
Everson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGillicutty hang on?
McGillicutty wants to control but Everson is having none of it.
Everson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson raining down shots from the mount!
Everson controlling from the full mount.
Rusty Everson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rusty Everson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Everson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stoneface McGillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everson is controlling the pace.
Everson working McGillicutty over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Everson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Everson 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Everson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jenever (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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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Santos!
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, Tom Jenever!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenever fails with the takedown.
Jenever shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenever has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Santos bucks up and tries to throw Jenever off but instead Jenever has got his back!
Santos is covering up but some of the strikes from Jenever are getting through and doing damage.
Jenever just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jenever controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
Santos controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Santos is trapped and Jenever is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenever scores with punches and elbows.
Santos holding both Jenever 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jenever is landing with strikes from the back.
Jenever has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenever looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Jenever controlling from the back.
Santos covers up after that shot from Jenever.
Santos holding both Jenever 's hands and preventing any damage.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is really stuck here.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jenever connects with a big shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Jenever keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenever is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Santos taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jenever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Jenever!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hells Bells. Burgemeister has chosen Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgemeister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallow circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgemeister misses with a looping right.
Hallow tries to clinch up but Burgemeister circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgemeister thows a body shot but no joy.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgemeister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgemeister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgemeister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Brad Hallow has been cut.
Burgemeister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallow slips a jab and a cross from Burgemeister.
Hallow is looking to clinch.
Hallow drives through and clinches with Burgemeister against the cage.
Burgemeister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallow lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgemeister.
Burgemeister wants to break free but Hallow has control.
Burgemeister blocking some punches.
Burgemeister is trying to break the clinch but Hallow is controlling him.
Burgemeister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hallow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallow.
Burgemeister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burgemeister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hallow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hallow fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Burgemeister.
Hallow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burgemeister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgemeister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallow gets a clinch.
Burgemeister is trying to break free.
Burgemeister blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hallow is working for takedown but Burgemeister is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Hallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burgemeister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallow clinches up against the cage.
Burgemeister blocking some punches.
Hallow working aggressively here.
Hallow breaks from the clinch.
Burgemeister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallow is out of range.
Burgemeister cracks Hallow with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hallow tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burgemeister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hallow is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Burgemeister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Bleekwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Bleekwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleekwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bleekwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Felix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bleekwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Felix's waist but Felix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleekwood off to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Felix.
It looks like Curtis Bleekwood has been cut.
Felix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felix throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bleekwood stumbling backwards into the cage! Bleekwood bounces back off the cage towards Felix, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Felix lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Felix celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior Felix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
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, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimpo.
Chimpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Chimpo.
Payakaroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Chimpo circles away.
Chimpo drives through and clinches with Payakaroon against the cage.
Payakaroon scores a nice knee to the body.
Chimpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Chimpo blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Chimpo.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Chimpo blocks it.
Chimpo tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chimpo's face.
It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo takes an elbow to the temple.
Chimpo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payakaroon throws an elbow but misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon lands a damaging elbow.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chimpo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payakaroon looking to throw knees to the head but Chimpo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimpo takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimpo is defending well for now.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon looks gassed!
Chimpo avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Payakaroon trying to control the position but instead, Chimpo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payakaroon into the cage.
Chimpo is trying to break free.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimpo.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside.
Chimpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Chimpo.
Chimpo rushes Payakaroon and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chimpo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Chimpo is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakaroon has double underhooks.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chimpo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Chimpo blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payakaroon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chimpo's brow.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chimpo is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Chimpo has hold of one of Payakaroon's legs. Payakaroon is fighting the takedown attempt but Chimpo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chimpo wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is keeping the position.
Chimpo throws a strike but Payakaroon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimpo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Chimpo trying to strike off his back.
Payakaroon stops Chimpo from standing up.
Chimpo controls Payakaroon momentarily but Payakaroon frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Chimpo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Chimpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimpo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimpo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon wants to clinch but Chimpo slips to the side
and Chimpo counters with a three punch combo that has Payakaroon backing up. Payakaroon nods at Chimpo to acknowledge the strikes.
Chimpo tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Chimpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chimpo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chimpo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakaroon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimpo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chimpo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chimpo instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Chimpo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Payakaroon.
Chimpo tightens his grip and picks Payakaroon up, before dumping him to the ground. Payakaroon manages to land in guard.
Payakaroon keeping full guard, as Chimpo tries to pass.
Chimpo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Payakaroon gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo trying to control the position but instead, Payakaroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chimpo into the cage.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon working Chimpo over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimpo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chimpo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chimpo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimpo avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon avoiding damage.
Chimpo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon crunches a lovely knee into Chimpo's ribcage.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chimpo wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon has Chimpo pressed against the cage, preventing Chimpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside that Chimpo shrugs off.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chimpo blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimpo has Payakaroon pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chimpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chimpo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chimpo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo moves into range and clinches up with Payakaroon.
Chimpo tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Chimpo blocks with his arms.
Chimpo is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Chimpo avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Chimpo is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Chimpo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon pushes off an throws an elbow but Chimpo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payakaroon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chimpo avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Payakaroon trying to land knees to the body.
Chimpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimpo is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Chimpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chimpo gets a clinch.
Chimpo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chimpo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimpo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Chimpo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chimpo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimpo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakaroon lands an elbow that stopped Chimpo in his tracks for a moment.
Payakaroon is pressed up against the cage. Chimpo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payakaroon down to the mat. Payakaroon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Chimpo.
A head kick misses from Chimpo.
Payakaroon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnny Chimpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Payakaroon jumps guard but Chimpo stands there with Payakaroon around his waist. Payakaroon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnny Chimpo's cut is getting worse.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimpo.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chimpo blocks it with crossed arms.
Payakaroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chimpo blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Chimpo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chimpo can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo breaks the clinch.
Chimpo scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chimpo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimpo throws a head kick that misses.
Chimpo has managed to clinch.
Chimpo is stalling here.
Chimpo is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chimpo has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chimpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimpo misses with a two punch combination.
Chimpo scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon tries to keep at a distance but Chimpo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chimpo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimpo avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chimpo avoids it.
Chimpo is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chimpo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chimpo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range and Chimpo settles back down.
Chimpo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chimpo working hard to break the clinch.
Payakaroon trying to land knees to the body.
Chimpo breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chimpo lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Chimpo takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnny Chimpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chimpo lands with a nice combination. Payakaroon backs away looking to recover.
A jab lands there for Chimpo.
Chimpo misses with a few strikes there.
Chimpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnny Chimpo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimpo throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Chimpo throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chimpo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chimpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chimpo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Payakaroon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chimpo, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo trying to strike off his back.
Johnny Chimpo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimpo has Payakaroon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chimpo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chimpo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chimpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes to the cage accompanied by I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno). Elliot has chosen Party Up as his entrance music. Daniel Halperin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halperin fails with a takedown attempt.
Halperin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elliot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halperin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halperin tries for a kimura but Elliot is defending well.
Halperin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Elliot is looking for a sweep.
Halperin throws an elbow but Elliot slips to the side and avoids it well.
Elliot is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Halperin shoots in looking for a takedown. Elliot tries to sprawl out of it but Halperin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elliot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halperin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elliot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Halperin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halperin.
Elliot throws out a leg kick but Halperin moves out of range and Elliot only half commits.
Halperin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halperin off to one side.
Halperin shoots in for a takedown but Elliot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but Halperin ducks down to avoid it.
Elliot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halperin is breathing heavily.
Elliot 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.
Elliot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot prevents Halperin from improving his position.
Halperin missing with punches from the bottom.
Elliot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halperin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elliot.
Elliot wants to free his trapped foot but Halperin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halperin looking for submissions off his back.
Elliot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halperin looking for submissions off his back.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Elliot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halperin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elliot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elliot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halperin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elliot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halperin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elliot passes into half guard.
Elliot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Elliot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Elliot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halperin prevents Elliot from moving into mount.
Elliot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halperin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Halperin manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot tries to free his leg and advance position but Halperin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halperin has his feet on Elliot's thighs here. He's pushed Elliot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Elliot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Halperin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Equator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilun Rassaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Equator's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vodka Inferno by Diablo Swing Orchestra. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Equator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilun Rassaaja!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equator throws a series of punches but Rassaaja avoids them all with ease.
Arnold Equator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rassaaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Equator counters with a two punch combo.
Equator tries a head kick but it misses.
Equator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rassaaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Equator thinking.
Equator is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Equator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equator fails to land with a series of punches.
Equator misses with the combination.
Rassaaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Arnold Equator has been cut.
Rassaaja misses with the combination.
Equator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Rassaaja finds it's target.
Equator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Equator misses with an uppercut.
Rassaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rassaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Equator misses with a double jab
and Rassaaja counters with a big left hand that crumples Equator! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chilun Rassaaja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pabst Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, National Anthem of Russia. Pabst Ribbon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Kuznetsov!
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, Pabst Ribbon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbon throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ribbon.
Pabst Ribbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbon with a hook.
Ribbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Ribbon throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Ribbon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Ribbon.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribbon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Ribbon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribbon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbon loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Ribbon looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribbon as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
Ribbon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov feints and as Ribbon raises his hands in defense, Kuznetsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov drops back looking for a leg! Ribbon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribbon manages to kick Kuznetsov off! Kuznetsov jumps back into Ribbon's guard.
Kuznetsov stands and throws Ribbon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuznetsov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribbon some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuznetsov working away.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but Ribbon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kuznetsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribbon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ribbon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ribbon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Ribbon postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribbon misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov shoots for a takedown but Ribbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribbon throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Ribbon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ribbon misses.
Ribbon lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ribbon.
Ribbon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov motions for Ribbon to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbon swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribbon.
A slow jab from Ribbon misses its intended target.
Ribbon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbon misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribbon throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Jab by Ribbon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pabst Ribbon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribbon misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ribbon. No joy for Kuznetsov on that attempt.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Ribbon backs away looking to recover.
Ribbon 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.
Ribbon waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Ribbon misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbon misses with a straight right.
Alexei Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown but Ribbon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribbon throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribbon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribbon.
Ribbon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Ribbon catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Pabst Ribbon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat.
Ribbon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ribbon throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbon.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Ribbon throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ribbon is breathing heavily.
Ribbon fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribbon misses the jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribbon connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuznetsov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznetsov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuznetsov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuznetsov misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Kuznetsov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuznetsov trying to control the action but Ribbon is working from the bottom.
Ribbon is trying to improve his position.
Ribbon can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribbon prevents Kuznetsov from moving into mount.
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.
Ribbon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribbon's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Ribbon.
A nice combination there by Ribbon.
Ribbon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Ribbon moved away.
Ribbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribbon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribbon.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribbon throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribbon.
Some wild striking there from Ribbon.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribbon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbon throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Ribbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Ribbon checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound but Ribbon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ribbon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribbon misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribbon defends it nicely.
Ribbon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a single leg into guard. Ribbon didn't expect that.
Kuznetsov with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from guard but Ribbon blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Ribbon is working from the bottom.
Ribbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribbon trying to control the position.
Ribbon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribbon has wrist control.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbon is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Ribbon.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Ribbon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribbon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribbon sprawls well. He's pushed Kuznetsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Ribbon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Ribbon.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbon misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Ribbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Ribbon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbon.
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuznetsov feints and as Ribbon raises his hands in defense, Kuznetsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov slips nicely into half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbon keeps working.
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Ribbon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribbon is holding on for now.
Ribbon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuznetsov is looking to take a break and control but Ribbon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Kuznetsov misses with a head shot. Ribbon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribbon throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ribbon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as Ribbon jumps back.
Ribbon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuznetsov 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 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kuznetsov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonka Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bukkake Tsunami by Cattle Decapitation. Alexi Taiga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonka Tomas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Tomas misses its intended target.
Taiga slips a jab and a cross from Tomas.
Taiga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Tomas avoids the body shot from Taiga.
Tomas throws a front kick aimed at Taiga's knee but Taiga avoids it well.
Taiga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taiga connects with a single shot there.
Taiga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taiga defending well as Tomas loads up on a big left hand.
Taiga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomas.
A shot to de liver by Tomas. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomas scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Tomas finds it's way through Taiga's defenses.
Taiga is looking to clinch.
Tomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Tonka Tomas has been cut.
Taiga gets a clinch.
A short right from Taiga.
Taiga works on Tomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Taiga lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga stalling.
Tomas is trying to break the clinch but Taiga is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Taiga.
Taiga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomas or not.
Taiga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomas is trying to break the clinch but Taiga has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taiga throws an elbow but misses.
Taiga is leaning against Tomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomas has a couple of punches blocked by Taiga.
Taiga is pushing Tomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taiga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomas avoids it.
Taiga throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Taiga.
Taiga lands a damaging elbow.
Taiga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taiga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Taiga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taiga.
Tomas looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Taiga.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taiga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomas backwards.
Taiga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomas's defenses.
Taiga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tomas's defenses.
That has opened up Tonka Tomas's cut even more.
Taiga manages to break the clinch.
Tomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiga.
Tomas misses with a two punch combination.
Taiga lands a jab to Tomas's midsection.
Taiga cracks a nice hook into Tomas's ribs.
Taiga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tomas. That did some damage!
Tomas tries to keep at a distance but Taiga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomas can't break the clinch.
Taiga prevents Tomas from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taiga scores with a shot to the side of Tomas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Taiga.
Taiga works on Tomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Taiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taiga lands an elbow that stopped Tomas in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Tonka Tomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taiga missing with knees to the body.
Taiga lands an elbow that stopped Tomas in his tracks for a moment.
Taiga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonka Tomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Taiga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taiga scores with a shot to the side of Tomas's head.
Tomas tries to break the clinch but Taiga is controlling the position.
Taiga working Tomas over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taiga.
Taiga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taiga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tonka Tomas'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). Alexi Taiga!
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