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MMM 48: Svensson vs Davidson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablowme dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jablowme.
Jablowme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jablowme misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Jablowme.
Jablowme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jablowme is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jablowme throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jablowme is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jablowme 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme content to control rather than advance.
Jablowme missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jablowme thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
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.
Jablowme stalling.
Haywood Jablowme has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jablowme misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Jablowme.
Jablowme tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jablowme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme misses with a double jab
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jablowme looking for a sweep. Not yet Jablowme, not yet.
Jablowme has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jablowme throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jablowme changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Jablowme is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
Jablowme punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Jablowme dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jablowme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jablowme somewhat.
Haywood Jablowme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablowme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablowme dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Jablowme's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Jablowme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jablowme delivers a nice body kick.
Jablowme fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablowme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jablowme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jablowme avoids them all with ease.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jablowme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jablowme throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jablowme finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Jablowme.
Jablowme tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Jablowme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jablowme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jones has recovered full guard.
Jablowme advances to half guard.
Jablowme is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jablowme controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Jablowme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jablowme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jablowme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jablowme gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jablowme wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jablowme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jablowme 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jablowme throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Jablowme.
A clash of legs there as Jablowme blocks the low kick.
Jablowme gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jablowme has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jablowme scores with a nice strike.
Jones scores with a takedown into Jablowme's guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jablowme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jablowme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Haywood Jablowme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Jablowme's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jablowme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Jablowme bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jablowme sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jablowme throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haywood Jablowme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jablowme, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haywood Jablowme!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McGriff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Jerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Jerman 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny McGriff!
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, Scott Jerman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jerman counters with a single leg into guard. McGriff didn't expect that.
Jerman trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
Jerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerman has managed to get both his arms back between McGriff's legs - danger averted.
McGriff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jerman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jerman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jerman wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving.
Jerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGriff trying to keep a closed guard but Jerman is proving a slippery customer.
McGriff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Jerman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jerman throwing strikes but missing.
Jerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jerman passes McGriff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jerman prevents McGriff from improving his position.
Jerman drops an elbow to the side of McGriff's head.
McGriff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerman.
Jerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
McGriff is staying active underneath Jerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGriff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGriff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jerman.
Jerman thows a big elbow that misses.
McGriff pulls Jerman in close to his closed guard and prevents Jerman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jerman scoring with some ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGriff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jerman!
Jerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff fails to take his opponent's back.
Jerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGriff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerman is looking to escape.
McGriff is working for a guillotine from mount but Jerman frees his head quite easily.
McGriff trying to control but Jerman is having none of it.
Jerman is desperately trying to improve his position but McGriff has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four 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.
McGriff wants to control the pace but Jerman is squirming around nicely.
Jerman tries to reverse the position but McGriff maintains control.
Jerman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGriff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Jerman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGriff misses with a takedown attempt
and Jerman counters with a left to the body.
Jerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGriff has time to react.
Jerman darts in and clinches McGriff up against the cage.
Jerman has McGriff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGriff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGriff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGriff shoots and misses
enabling Jerman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny McGriff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jerman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jerman trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerman distracts McGriff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jerman scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGriff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerman has gone for a leg lock! McGriff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jerman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerman is breathing heavily.
McGriff preventing the sweep.
Jerman keeping moving, preventing McGriff from controlling successfully.
McGriff wants to pass the guard but Jerman is keeping the position.
Jerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGriff wants to control from the top but Jerman keeps moving.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jerman is on top in guard.
Jerman tries to free his leg and advance position but McGriff is retaining full guard.
Jerman throws a sloppy strike and McGriff has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jerman is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGriff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny McGriff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deano Clavet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo has chosen Till I Collapse by Eminem as his entrance music. Deano Clavet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joey Castillo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deano Clavet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavet gets a double leg takedown into Castillo's guard.
Clavet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clavet misses with a left hand
and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clavet won't be happy with that.
Castillo prevents Clavet from escaping the position.
Clavet prevents Castillo from moving into mount.
Clavet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castillo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clavet is trying to stand back up but Castillo is controlling him
Clavet is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Castillo is tapping! Great win for Clavet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deano Clavet!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Kuyakoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy Kuyakoy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boy Kuyakoy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuyakoy moves into range and clinches up with Malapitan.
Kuyakoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan dives in and scores a takedown into Kuyakoy's guard.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Kuyakoy is keeping the position.
Kuyakoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuyakoy wants to control but Malapitan passes easily into half guard.
Malapitan is trying for a kimura here. Kuyakoy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Malapitan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Johannson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Johannson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Johannson!
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, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannson scores with a punch to the head.
Johannson throws a head kick that misses.
Johannson misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Johannson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johannson.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johannson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johannson 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.
Hector Johannson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johannson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johannson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake defending well as Johannson loads up on a big left hand.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake digs a good body shot into Johannson's ribs.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Johannson.
Johannson throws a sloppy head kick
and Johannson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johannson misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a low kick, right behind Johannson 's knee.
Johannson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Drake misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Johannson misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johannson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Johannson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johannson throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johannson misses with a looping right.
Johannson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johannson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Johannson throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake throws a leg kick
and Johannson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johannson.
Drake tries to kick Johannson off but Johannson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drake kicks off Johannson and gets to his feet.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johannson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake is looking to chop away at Johannson's legs.
Johannson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johannson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drake dodges the ground and pound from Johannson.
Drake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johannson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson laying and praying for a moment but Drake takes advantage and regains half guard.
Drake is trying to stand up here but Johannson is controlling him well.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johannson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johannson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johannson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johannson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johannson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drake has hold of Johannson's hands but Johannson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drake has one foot on Johannson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Johannson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johannson throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Johannson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Johannson backing up. Johannson nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Johannson throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johannson 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.
Johannson throws a series of strikes that have Drake backpedaling.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Johannson counters with a head kick. That will keep Drake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drake thuds a left hand into Johannson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Johannson misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johannson at a distance.
Johannson throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Johannson throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the body from Johannson misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.
Johannson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johannson's knee momentarily.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Johannson misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johannson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Johannson.
Johannson throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a nice body kick.
Johannson ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Johannson misses the shot to the body.
Johannson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johannson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Johannson misses.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johannson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drake.
Johannson blocks a head kick by Drake.
A head kick misses from Drake.
Drake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johannson moves out of range of the body kick from Drake.
A jab from Drake finds it's way through Johannson's defenses.
Hector Johannson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johannson misses with a double jab
and Drake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johannson.
Johannson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Johannson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake throws a head kick but Johannson moves out of range.
Drake misses with a combination
and Johannson counters with a big head kick but Drake shrugs it off.
Johannson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johannson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johannson throws a lazy head kick
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
Drake feints and then cracks Johannson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johannson down.
Drake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johannson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johannson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johannson.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johannson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johannson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johannson throws a combination that misses
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johannson is rocked!
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Johannson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Johannson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Drake cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cobra Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyaichi gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Miyaichi manages to retain guard.
Miyaichi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Miyaichi has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyaichi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Miyaichi controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyaichi lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Cobra Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyaichi lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Miyaichi fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miyaichi's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyaichi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to roll over but Miyaichi keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Miyaichi manages to pass to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Miyaichi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyaichi avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Miyaichi prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Miyaichi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Miyaichi avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Miyaichi controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyaichi controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Ryo Miyaichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Miyaichi controlling the position.
Miyaichi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Miyaichi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyaichi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyaichi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyaichi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyaichi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyaichi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyaichi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyaichi distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryo Miyaichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Miyaichi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie is striking but Miyaichi is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyaichi.
Miyaichi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyaichi trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miyaichi passes into side control!
That's four 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.
Miyaichi working the ground and pound.
Gracie regains half guard.
Miyaichi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Miyaichi in his half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miyaichi is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyaichi is looking for a sweep.
Miyaichi can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyaichi tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie working away.
Miyaichi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyaichi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyaichi pulls Gracie in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyaichi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Miyaichi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyaichi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Miyaichi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Miyaichi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Miyaichi controlling the pace for now.
Miyaichi scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyaichi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Miyaichi's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Miyaichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyaichi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Miyaichi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prime Terce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terce comes to the cage accompanied by Let it roll. John Bullock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prime Terce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullock.
Terce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Terce laying and praying for a moment but Bullock takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bullock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terce's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terce's back!
Bullock is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Terce has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bullock has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Terce taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bullock doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Bullock!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Flickorna på TV2. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Davidson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidson circles away.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davidson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Davidson's ribs.
Svensson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davidson.
Svensson lands with a cross.
Davidson throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson throws a low kick, looking for Svensson's leg but Svensson calmly moves out of range.
Davidson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
Davidson misses with a leg kick.
Aaron Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson misses the jab.
Svensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davidson - the referee stops the clock and Svensson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davidson. Svensson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Svensson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson jabs at Davidson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Davidson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Svensson misses.
Svensson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson is rocked!
Davidson cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Davidson.
Crack! A monster head kick from Davidson and Svensson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Davidson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Davidson!
Aaron Davidson is the new welterweight champion!
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