 |
Ironcross PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmen Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villamora has chosen Fugees - Ready Or Not as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmen Villamora!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Villamora backpedaling.
It looks like Carmen Villamora has been cut.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Villamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villamora regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Villamora has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Villamora to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Villamora pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carmen Villamora!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Forest Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Zarate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
27
159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Zarate!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarate slips under a jab.
Bird moves forwards but Zarate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird closes the distance but Zarate moves to the side
letting Zarate counter with a right hand.
Bird tries to clinch but Zarate moves out of range.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zarate closes the distance and clinches.
Zarate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zarate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird moves to clinch but Zarate breaks away
and Zarate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zarate drives through and clinches with Bird against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarate breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird throws a leg kick but Zarate checks it.
Bird gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zarate prevents it.
Bird misses with a knee to the head.
Bird with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zarate avoiding damage as Bird throws knees to the body.
Zarate is trying to break free.
Zarate tries to pull guard but Bird holds him up against the cage and eventually Zarate drops back down to his feet.
Zarate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bird in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Zarate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zarate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zarate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zarate is looking to control Bird's arms but Bird gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zarate has his back to the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarate is struggling to control the position.
Bird will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zarate up against the cage.
Zarate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bird is defending well for now.
Zarate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bird tries to clinch there but Zarate circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to clinch but Zarate slips to the side
and Zarate counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Bird is predictable there
and Zarate finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zarate with a jab.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Zarate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bird's knee momentarily.
Zarate closes the distance and clinches.
Zarate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zarate lands an elbow inside that Bird shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Zarate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zarate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to clinch up but Zarate circles away and keeps his distance.
Zarate dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Zarate's head and hops out.
Bird misses the jab.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zarate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zarate clinches up against the cage.
Zarate is looking to break free of the clinch but Bird has double underhooks.
Zarate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zarate receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarate breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Zarate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bird wants to clinch but Zarate slips to the side
and Zarate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird wants to clinch but Zarate slips to the side
and Zarate counters by clinching up.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zarate is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.
Bird can't get the takedown.
Bird tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zarate is trying to push Bird away but Bird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zarate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zarate breaks from the clinch.
Zarate instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zarate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zarate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zarate throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bird has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zarate counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zarate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zarate closes the distance and clinches.
Bird is trying to maintain a safe position but Zarate gets an underhook and turns Bird into the cage.
Zarate has had enough of the clinch but Bird keeps him there for the moment.
Zarate stalling the fight.
Zarate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bird closes the distance but Zarate moves to the side
and Zarate counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to clinch but Zarate is having none of it.
Zarate clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarate lands an elbow inside.
Zarate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zarate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zarate takes the fight into the clinch.
Zarate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bird takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zarate breaks the clinch.
Zarate has a takedown stuffed.
Bird throws a head kick that misses
and Zarate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zarate lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zarate with that takedown attempt.
Bird takes one on the button.
Bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zarate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zarate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bird throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zarate to counter with a crisp jab.
Zarate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zarate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zarate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zarate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarate drops Bird with a beautiful combination! Bird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zarate is looking for the KO!
Bird is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird tries to clinch
and Zarate counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bird badly! He tries to strike back but Zarate puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bird out cold! Oh man, Bird will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Zarate!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dieselnoi Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germone Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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, Dieselnoi Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a low kick but Simpson moves out of range easily.
Dieselnoi Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
It looks like Dieselnoi Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson staying out of range there.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Fairtex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson works Fairtex's body with a nice hook.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Simpson looks gassed!
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
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!
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Simpson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Simpson.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieselnoi Fairtex'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.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Simpson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson is rocked!
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairtex finish him?
Fairtex fakes the body blow, causing Simpson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Simpson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dieselnoi Fairtex!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tzu Fxt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Feel by MGMT. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
|
187 cm
26
195 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzu Fxt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almanez misses with a looping right.
Fxt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almanez swivels and escapes.
Fxt works the jab nicely.
Fxt throws a series of punches but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fxt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Almanez.
Almanez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Almanez misses with a two punch combination.
Almanez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fxt is just out of range.
Almanez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Almanez as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fxt misses with a knee strike.
Almanez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Almanez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fxt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Almanez lands a knee to the head.
Almanez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Almanez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almanez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fxts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Almanez misses the shot to the body.
Almanez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Almanez.
Almanez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almanez throws a hook to the side of Fxt's head but Fxt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fxt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Almanez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fxt looks gassed!
Almanez decides to stand back up.
Almanez stuns Fxt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Almanez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Almanez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fxt's face.
A bit of stalling here from Almanez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fxt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fxt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almanez walks away with a smile on his face. Fxt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jd Almanez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tzu Fxt.
Almanez clinches.
Almanez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fxt regains guard immediately.
Fxt has momentary wrist control but Almanez slips an elbow through the middle.
Fxt has momentary wrist control but Almanez slips an elbow through the middle.
Fxt trying to control the position.
Almanez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Almanez is nestled in close to Fxt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Almanez there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fxt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Almanez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Almanez with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez working Fxt over with strikes here.
Almanez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fxt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Almanez tries for a kimura but Fxt is defending well.
Almanez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Almanez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almanez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almanez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almanez is working to tighten is grip on Fxt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fxt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Almanez is really squeezing tight and eventually Fxt passes out! Almanez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jd Almanez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
52% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedo Bear is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
29
209 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
|
174 cm
21
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedo Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Shark!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark works the jab nicely.
It looks like Pedo Bear has been cut.
Bear shoots in and drives through. Shark sprawls well.
Shark lands a big uppercut and Bear crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bear looks OK. Shark waves Bear back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark steps in with a hook that catches Bear right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shark follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bear looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Shark!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozad comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Hard Better Faster Stronger. The key to victory for Matthew Cozad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
182 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Cozad!
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, Conner Magavin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad moves out of range as Magavin throws a body kick.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magavin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Cozad. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cozad.
Cozad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magavin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cozad pinned against the cage. Cozad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cozad scores with a sloppy right hand. Magavin should have avoided that one.
Cozad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magavin throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Magavin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Magavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad works the jab nicely.
Magavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magavin misses with a body shot.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Magavin misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad lunges at Magavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magavin's hand.
Magavin slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magavin as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses.
Magavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cozad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magavin somewhat.
Matthew Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Magavin.
Magavin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cozad is able to avoid easily.
Magavin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin lands with a cross.
Magavin walks into a straight right hand from Cozad.
Cozad connects with a body shot.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
Magavin throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Magavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cozad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Magavin.
No joy there for Magavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cozad.
Magavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magavin throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad swings for the body but Magavin moves out of range.
Cozad fails to land the takedown.
Magavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cozad but Cozad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cozad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cozad lands a head shot.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Magavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magavin throws a solid leg kick but Cozad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magavin.
Magavin misses with a few strikes there.
Magavin motions for Cozad to come forward. Magavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad swings for the body but Magavin moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cozad. Beautiful body shot.
Cozad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Cozad is looking to wear down Magavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Magavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cozad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magavin backs up against the cage.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magavin moves away.
Magavin shoots in for a double leg but Cozad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad jabs Magavin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cozad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Cozad. Beautiful body shot.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Magavin misses with a low kick.
Cozad digs a good body shot into Magavin's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Cozad there.
Cozad lands with an overhand left.
Cozad lands with a hook. Magavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magavin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad digs a good hook to Magavin's body.
Magavin is breathing heavily.
Cozad checks a leg kick nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cozad has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Magavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad scores with a three punch combo!
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad scores with a jab to the head.
Conner Magavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magavin.
Magavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin misses with a body kick.
Jab by Cozad.
Cozad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magavin throws a combination that misses
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magavin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magavin is looking to chop away at Cozad's legs.
Cozad throws a series of strikes that have Magavin backpedaling.
Magavin is rocked!
Matthew Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cozad as he connects with a hook.
Magavin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
Magavin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cozad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cozad thuds a left hand into Magavin's body.
Cozad cracks a nice hook into Magavin's ribs.
Magavin seems to have recovered his senses.
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magavin throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Magavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad moves out of range as Magavin throws a body kick.
Cozad lands a hook that stumbles Magavin back into the cage. Cozad follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Magavin to the canvas! Cozad pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Magavin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matthew Cozad!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickock comes to the cage accompanied by Turn me on Mr Deadman. Frank has chosen Ron Wasserman - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Theme Song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
181 cm
22
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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, Richard Hickock!
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, Jason David Frank!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frank is defended easily by Hickock.
Hickock throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickock cracks Frank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hickock's sensitive parts.
Frank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Hickock.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock clinches up against the cage.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frank tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock lands a knee to the body.
Frank tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Frank tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank misses with a knee to the head.
Hickock tries a knee to the head but Frank blocks it.
Frank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frank is defending well for now.
Frank misses with a knee strike.
Hickock lands a right hand.
Frank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hickock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jason David Frank has been cut.
Frank misses with a knee strike.
Hickock is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Hickock digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hickock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hickock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richard Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hickock blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickock.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickock moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
Frank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hickock moves into the clinch successfully.
Hickock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hickock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frank looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock scores with a knee to the head.
Hickock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickock rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Frank trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hickock throws an elbow but misses.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock manages to break the clinch.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hickock lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hickock. Frank shrugs it off though.
Hickock lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into rage.
Frank is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Richard Hickock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hickock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hickock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
A punch combination from Hickock misses.
Frank throws a lazy head kick
and Hickock counters with a low kick, right behind Frank 's knee.
Hickock lands a nice shot that snaps Frank's head back.
Frank throws a head kick but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock misses with a looping right.
Hickock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickock misses with a body shot.
Hickock closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hickock lands a body punch.
Hickock breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hickock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason David Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickock lands a nice looking body shot.
Hickock moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock has had enough of the clinch but Frank keeps him there for the moment.
Frank prevents a body shot from Hickock.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hickock prevents it.
Hickock manages to break the clinch.
Hickock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hickock, as that shot connected.
Hickock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Frank is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickock cracks Frank with a hook to the temple - Frank is on wobbly legs here! Hickock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Frank falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hickock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Hickock!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lawry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Lawry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lex Diamonds's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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, Lex Diamonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lawry!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds misses with a few strikes there.
Diamonds misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diamonds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawry defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawry landing some decent shots from guard.
Lawry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diamonds's head.
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!
Diamonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawry with a nice head shot there.
Diamonds is rocked!
Diamonds throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lawry uses it to pass to side control.
Oh Diamonds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diamonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamonds misses with a takedown
and Lawry counters with a huge left! Diamonds is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lawry isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diamonds from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lawry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lawry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Maceachern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm Maceachern acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 193 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
24
214 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Maceachern!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maceachern pinned against the cage. Maceachern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jiurgite lands with a cross.
Maceachern throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maceachern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jiurgite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maceachern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Maceachern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maceachern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiurgite lands a really nice looking cross but Maceachern seems unphased.
Maceachern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiurgite throws a body punch but Maceachern moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiurgite. Maceachern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiurgite connects with a body shot.
Maceachern tries to keep at a distance but Jiurgite has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiurgite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite breaks the clinch.
Jiurgite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maceachern fails with the takedown.
Maceachern scores with a leg kick.
Maceachern moves away from the strike by Jiurgite.
Maceachern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Maceachern is just out of range.
Jiurgite wants to land a leg kick but Maceachern is out of range.
Maceachern misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jiurgite counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Jiurgite.
Maceachern misses with a head kick.
Jiurgite avoids the body shot from Maceachern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maceachern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jiurgite wants to control but Maceachern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiurgite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiurgite moves into full guard.
Maceachern avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maceachern stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maceachern working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiurgite's head.
Maceachern postures up in Jiurgite's guard and throws a big left but Jiurgite blocks it.
Maceachern lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maceachern stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jiurgite has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Maceachern manages to get his head free but now Jiurgite has transitioned to an armbar! Maceachern grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jiurgite! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zé Jiurgite!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
