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Monster Elite Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mma prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mario houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). houston has chosen lil wayne (a milli) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. mario houston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mma prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, mario houston!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
houston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says prizefighter as he avoids it easily.
prizefighter has closed the distance and engaged houston in a clinch.
prizefighter lands a takedown into guard.
prizefighter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
houston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
prizefighter passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
prizefighter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down houston for as long as he can get away with.
prizefighter working the head and body with strikes.
prizefighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
prizefighter is working for a submission of some sort.
houston looks like he's trying to stand up.
prizefighter slows the pace down in half guard.
prizefighter trying to pass the guard but houston defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
prizefighter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
prizefighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
prizefighter trying to mount his opponent but houston defends it.
houston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with prizefighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
prizefighter not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mma prizefighter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
prizefighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
prizefighter tries to clinch up but houston circles away and keeps his distance.
prizefighter tries to clinch there but houston circles away.
prizefighter doesn't manage to clinch there - houston circles away.
prizefighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
prizefighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. houston did well to prevent prizefighter getting side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
prizefighter passes to full mount!
prizefighter looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
prizefighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. mma prizefighter just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
prizefighter takes a swing at houston's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
prizefighter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in houston's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with prizefighter in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
houston wants to improve his position but prizefighter is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
houston is defending against the submission attempts here by prizefighter.
prizefighter moves into full mount! houston won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mma prizefighter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by prizefighter.
prizefighter has worked his way into a potential kimura here. houston is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. prizefighter yanks on the arm and houston is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by prizefighter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). mma prizefighter!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Sweet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sweet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sweet pinned against the cage. Sweet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets a clinch.
Sweet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sweet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones pushes Sweet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LJ Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Sweet is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweet is retaining full guard.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sweet wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Sweet does no damage.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sweet as he jumps to the side.
Sweet misses with a two punch combination.
Sweet thows a body shot but no joy.
Sweet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sweet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sweet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Sweet.
Sweet looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sweet lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Sweet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sweet takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Sweet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sweet misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Sweet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sweet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Sweet wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweet is keeping the position for now.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Sweet scores with a nice head shot.
Butter Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweet throws a one two combo.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like LJ Jones has been cut.
Butter Sweet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sweet shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jones is backing up but Sweet catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jones covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sweet Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butter Sweet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smash by Offspring. Eddie Miller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller slips a straight right by Dante.
Dante gets a takedown into half guard.
Dante is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller tries to roll over but Dante keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dante landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller is looking to control Dante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Dante prevents Miller from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Dante trying to control the pace.
Dante works his way into full mount!
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dante content just to control the position here.
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.
Dante lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dante breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dante controlling his opponent.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dante working Miller over with strikes here.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante controlling his opponent.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dante connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dante looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Dante prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Dante controlling from mount.
Miller tries to buck Dante off but he can't manage it.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Dante has a good base and remains in mount.
Dante breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante controlling from the full mount.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Dante has a good base and remains in mount.
Dante looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dante tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to clinch there but Dante circles away.
Sam Dante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dante keeps it at a distance.
Dante throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks a jab.
Dante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dante manages to pass to mount!
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dante scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller tries to hold on but Dante pushes him away.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dante controlling his opponent.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Dante isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller taking shots to the head.
Dante sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller taking shots to the head.
Dante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dante breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dante loads up with a big shot that hurts Miller! He's pulled Dante in close but Dante has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Miller survive? More strikes from Dante and Miller is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Dante!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fouad Barayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barayev has chosen MEDINE as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joe OBrien has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fouad Barayev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien drops Barayev with a beautiful combination! Barayev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OBrien is looking for the KO!
Barayev is rocked!
It looks like Fouad Barayev has been cut.
Barayev drops his hands momentarily. OBrien doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Barayev staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Barayev doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe OBrien!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Prinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prinssi comes to the cage accompanied by Pulp Fiction - Royal with Cheese . This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pikku Prinssi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen tries to clinch up but Prinssi circles away and keeps his distance.
Eriksen moves in looking to clinch but Prinssi pushes him off.
Eriksen is looking to clinch but Prinssi is avoiding it.
Prinssi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eriksen will feel that in the morning.
Prinssi misses with a series of wild punches.
Prinssi doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksen circles away.
Prinssi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eriksen, pushing him back against the cage.
Eriksen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prinssi misses with a knee to the head.
Eriksen misses with the head strike.
Prinssi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksen.
Eriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prinssi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eriksen wants to get back to striking at distance but Prinssi won't allow it.
Prinssi misses with a knee to the head.
Eriksen looking to throw knees to the head but Prinssi is blocking nicely.
Eriksen lands a left hand.
Prinssi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prinssi lands an elbow just above Eriksen 's eye.
Prinssi lands with a light punch inside.
Eriksen misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eriksen lands a hook that snaps the head of Prinssi backwards.
Prinssi is trying to stall.
Prinssi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prinssi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eriksen is thwarting Prinssi's attempts to control the position.
Eriksen thows an elbow strike that misses. Prinssi gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Eriksen doesn't seem too bothered but Prinssi quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Eriksen is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Eriksen really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikku Prinssi!
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