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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angel Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivera can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivera manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Rivera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason prevents Rivera from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Mason is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rivera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marshall Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paging Faggot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paging Faggot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faggot is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Faggot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faggot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faggot gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Faggot with a jab.
Faggot clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faggot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faggot ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Faggot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardy tries to kick Faggot off but Faggot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Faggot stands up from half guard.
Faggot defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Faggot ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faggot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Faggot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy tries to break free but Faggot pushes him back against the cage.
Faggot tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy wants to break free but Faggot has control.
Faggot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faggot has managed to clinch.
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faggot moves into the clinch.
Faggot keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Faggot has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Faggot is controlling the position.
Faggot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Faggot has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faggot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Faggot keeps him there for the moment.
Faggot successfully pulls guard.
Hardy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faggot is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faggot is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hardy wants to break free but Faggot has control.
Faggot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faggot pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Faggot had control of the position.
Faggot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Faggot with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faggot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hardy looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faggot landing shots from mount.
Faggot looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faggot pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardy is rocked!
Faggot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Faggot finish him?
Faggot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Faggot unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hardy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Faggot celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paging Faggot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karalis's entrance music is Drunkship Of Lanterns by The Mars Volta. A fine choice. Jenkins has chosen Dare as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Karalis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karalis misses with the head strike.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karalis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karalis missing with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karalis.
Karalis prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Karalis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karalis circles away quickly and effectively.
Karalis scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands with a straight right. Karalis didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karalis throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karalis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricky Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karalis.
Karalis rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karalis.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Karalis backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Karalis had a free shot at his head there.
Karalis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karalis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent Karalis getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenkins controlling the position well.
Jenkins wants to control but Karalis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karalis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karalis has control of an arm but Jenkins manages to advance to Karalis's back!
Karalis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Karalis gets back to full guard.
Jenkins won't allow Karalis to sweep him here.
Jenkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karalis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karalis is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Karalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karalis working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins trying to control but Karalis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins won't allow Karalis to sweep him here.
Karalis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Karalis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Karalis is very close to passing his half guard.
Karalis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karalis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Karalis prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Karalis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karalis is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but Karalis is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karalis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karalis is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Jenkins trying to control but Karalis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alysian Karalis dominated that round.
That's time! Karalis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Karalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Karalis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karalis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karalis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karalis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karalis throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karalis.
Karalis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
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!
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Karalis. Karalis maintains the clinch.
Karalis looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Karalis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Karalis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Karalis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jenkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins showing good submission defense here.
Karalis looking to break Jenkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jenkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karalis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jenkins showing good submission defense here.
Jenkins wants to escape the position.
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Karalis's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karalis is working the ground and pound. Can Jenkins escape?
Karalis keeps control of the position as Jenkins tries to break free.
Jenkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Karalis looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis looking for the RNC.
Jenkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Karalis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jenkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jenkins trying to control the hands but Karalis won't let him.
Karalis looking for the RNC.
Karalis looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins won't enjoy being in this position. Karalis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jenkins is tapping - it's over boys! Karalis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alysian Karalis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Popov!
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, Derek Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Popov instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
A head kick misses from Popov.
Popov wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Popov counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Popov to acknowledge the strikes.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz trying to control here.
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Popov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Popov tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Popov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popov wants to clinch.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Popov avoids it well.
Popov swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Popov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Popov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Popov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Popov misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Diaz wants to break free but Popov has control.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz slips a jab from Popov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Popov throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Popov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Popov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Popov lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Popov takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Popov finish him?
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Popov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Popov manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Popov breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Popov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Popov counters with a head kick that drops Diaz to the mat! Diaz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Popov's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popov.
Popov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Diaz catches Popov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Popov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popov.
Popov slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Alexander Popov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Popov. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Popov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Popov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Popov! Diaz is out on his feet! Popov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Diaz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Diaz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Popov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Oppong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ippo Makunouchi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
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, Maxime Oppong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Makunouchi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oppong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makunouchi is trying to defend but Oppong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oppong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makunouchi defending well though.
Oppong thows a huge punch but Makunouchi dodges it nicely.
Makunouchi is trying to maintain the position but Oppong is very close to passing his half guard.
Oppong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oppong thows a huge punch but Makunouchi dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppong throwing shots but Makunouchi is blocking nicely.
Oppong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makunouchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oppong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oppong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oppong uses his free foot to push down on Makunouchi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makunouchi.
Oppong landing strikes from the mount.
Oppong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oppong landing strikes from the mount and Makunouchi is in trouble!
Oppong landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppong landing strikes from the mount and Makunouchi is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong unloading with bombs!
Oppong working the ground and pound effectively.
Oppong landing strikes from the mount and Makunouchi is in trouble!
Oppong with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oppong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Oppong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Makunouchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oppong on the ground.
Oppong breaks from Makunouchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Makunouchi is in a horrible position here. Oppong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oppong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppong breaks from Makunouchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Oppong working the ground and pound effectively.
Makunouchi is looking to get to half guard.
Oppong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Makunouchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Oppong lands a big elbow.
Makunouchi is rocked!
Oppong drops a big elbow. That's hurt Makunouchi! More shots from Oppong and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxime Oppong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes into the arena with Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z blaring out of the sound system. Michael Halo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaichi has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyaichi at a distance.
Miyaichi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halo clobbers Miyaichi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halo punishes Miyaichi's body with a nice straight punch.
Halo gets caught flat footed, as Miyaichi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miyaichi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyaichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyaichi has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi looking to pass the guard.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyaichi manages to get himself to full guard.
Miyaichi wants to control but Halo passes easily into half guard.
Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyaichi wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo controlling the action here.
Miyaichi is looking to get back to full guard here but Halo has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyaichi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miyaichi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miyaichi is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo working away.
Miyaichi tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo advances nicely into full mount.
Halo controlling from mount.
Miyaichi is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyaichi looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Miyaichi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Halo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
Miyaichi walks into a stiff left hand from Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miyaichi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Miyaichi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Miyaichi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo looks to land a combination but Miyaichi avoids it well.
Halo works Miyaichi's body with a nice hook.
Halo connects with a looping right hand.
Michael Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Miyaichi's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyaichi tries to avoid it.
Halo lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Miyaichi tries for a takedown but Halo circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyaichi is breathing heavily.
Halo's corner calls for a 1-2. Halo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Halo throws a body punch but Miyaichi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a right hand that Miyaichi ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyaichi also avoids with ease.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miyaichi misses with a takedown attempt
and Halo counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaichi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyaichi doesn't seem phased though.
Miyaichi shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Miyaichi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miyaichi fails with the takedown
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo scores with a head kick. Miyaichi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyaichi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Halo thumps Miyaichi with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo looks to land a combination. Miyaichi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Halo.
Halo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyaichi throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo is looking to wear down Miyaichi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyaichi.
Halo stalks Miyaichi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyaichi's face. Miyaichi staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyaichi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halo sizes up Miyaichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyaichi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo sizes up Miyaichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo connects with a body shot.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyaichi can do to turn this around?
Halo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyaichi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Halo there.
Halo is looking to slow Miyaichi down with leg kicks.
Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyaichi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyaichi. That did some damage!
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miyaichi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyaichi.
Miyaichi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
Halo jabs Miyaichi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyaichi under the eye.
Halo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands an overhand right.
Ryo Miyaichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyaichi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Miyaichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo throws a shot to the body.
Halo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miyaichi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyaichi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Halo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halo scores with a jab to the head.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo digs a good body shot into Miyaichi's ribs.
Ryo Miyaichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Halo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Sear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobra Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobra Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vin Sear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cobra Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sear gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Sear.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sear avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gracie looks gassed!
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!
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Sear lands with a short shot to the head.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Cobra Gracie has been cut.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Sear finish him?
Sear lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sear lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
Sear landing knees to the head.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Sear working the clinch nicely. Gracie is working for position but Sear cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gracie crumples up against the cage and Sear lands two more shots before the ref can save Gracie! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vin Sear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiddle Fizzlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fizzlesticks has chosen Castle In The Sky as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twiddle Fizzlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlesticks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fizzlesticks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davidson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fizzlesticks moves into the clinch.
Fizzlesticks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fizzlesticks blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Fizzlesticks misses with an elbow over the top.
Fizzlesticks blocks an uppercut.
Fizzlesticks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davidson.
Fizzlesticks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davidson is defending well for now.
Fizzlesticks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davidson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fizzlesticks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davidson tries a body shot but Fizzlesticks blocks it.
Davidson presses Fizzlesticks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davidson is trying to push Fizzlesticks away but Fizzlesticks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Fizzlesticks trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
Davidson tries to work over Fizzlesticks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fizzlesticks trying to land knees to the body.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Fizzlesticks avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson tries a body shot but Fizzlesticks blocks it.
Davidson gets through Fizzlesticks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fizzlesticks is rocked!
Fizzlesticks throws an elbow that misses.
Fizzlesticks is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson dodges an elbow strike from Fizzlesticks.
Fizzlesticks lands an elbow inside that Davidson shrugs off.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson throws a big uppercut that drops Fizzlesticks! More strikes from Davidson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fizzlesticks lies dazed against the cage as Davidson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Davidson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiao Macale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
27 - 9 - 1 |
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Martin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Macale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like John Martin has been cut.
Macale connects with a nice looking jab.
Macale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macale lands with a nice body kick.
Martin looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macale scores with a kick to the body.
Macale cracks Martin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Martin falls to his knees and Macale doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiao Macale!
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