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EEC 144 Rage v Kocherlakota PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warriors of the World. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Amsterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius Caesar !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caesar lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caesar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caesar is working Amsterdam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caesar works to advance to full mount. Amsterdam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Caesar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amsterdam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caesar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Amsterdam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amsterdam is trying desperately to improve position.
Caesar unloads with some shots from mount but Amsterdam bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amsterdam because Caesar loaded up on that one.
Caesar lands with some strikes.
It looks like Ajax Amsterdam has been cut.
Caesar landing strikes from the mount and Amsterdam is in trouble!
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!
Caesar landing strikes from the mount and Amsterdam is in trouble!
Caesar landing shots from mount.
Caesar postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Amsterdam bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Caesar and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Julius Caesar !
Gaius Julius Caesar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Llewellyn Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willison Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with Harrigan dies tonight. blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Llewellyn Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willison Mitchell !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Mitchell toppling to the canvas! Mitchell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thomas finish him?!
It looks like Willison Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell , pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas drops Mitchell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mitchell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mitchell is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Thomas lands a big elbow that drops Mitchell ! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mitchell is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Llewellyn Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go To Sleep by Eminem feat. DMX, Obie Trice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
The Third misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes The Third back into the cage.
A short right from Cruz.
The Third working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
The Third swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Third moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Third takes one to the side of the head.
The Third fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Third shoots and misses
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Third looking to control.
Cruz stands and steps away. The Third gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Third shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed The Third's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiger Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Third.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Cruz.
The Third shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
The Third throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
The Third misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Third enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Third manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Third, up you get!
The Third shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but The Third finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Third is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The Third is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead The Third has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz won't allow The Third to pass to mount.
The Third wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing The Third from advancing position.
Cruz kicks off The Third and gets to his feet.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces The Third off the cage and back into range.
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Third looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables The Third to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Third controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Third trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
The Third gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Third changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but The Third manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henry The Third is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Third at a distance.
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!
The Third has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Tiger Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Third.
Cruz slips a straight right by The Third.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
The Third is breathing heavily.
The Third gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cruz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Cruz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Vass Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vass Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Nick Vass Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Vass Jr!
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, Derek Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass Jr throws out a leg kick but Sanders moves out of range and Vass Jr only half commits.
Vass Jr shoots and misses
and Vass Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vass Jr tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vass Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Vass Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vass Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Vass Jr backing up. Vass Jr nods at Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.
Derek Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanders.
Vass Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vass Jr tries for a takedown but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vass Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Vass Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vass Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass Jr misses with a takedown
and Vass Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vass Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vass Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vass Jr off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders slips a jab from Vass Jr.
Vass Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Vass Jr shoots in.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr walks into a jab.
Vass Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vass Jr somewhat.
Vass Jr is breathing heavily.
No luck for Vass Jr with that takedown attempt.
Vass Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Vass Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders scores with a sloppy right hand. Vass Jr should have avoided that one.
Sanders punishes Vass Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Vass Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vass Jr is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders checks a low kick from Vass Jr.
Sanders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vass Jr on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Sanders 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.
Vass Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Sanders finds it's way through Vass Jr's defenses.
Vass Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanders counters with a right hand to the body.
Vass Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanders.
Sanders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vass Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Sanders there.
Vass Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Vass Jr persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders scores with a sloppy right hand. Vass Jr should have avoided that one.
Derek Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Vass Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Vass Jr misses with a takedown
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vass Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Sanders.
Vass Jr wants to clinch.
Vass Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr fails to land the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vass Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vass Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanders sprawls well. Sanders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vass Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Vass Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vass Jr misses with a head kick.
Nick Vass Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vass Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Sanders.
Vass Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
Vass Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanders scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Nick Vass Jr has been cut.
Vass Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanders sprawls well. Sanders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vass Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Vass Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Vass Jr on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders clobbers Vass Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Vass Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Sanders finds it's target.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vass Jr tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vass Jr moves forwards but Sanders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nick Vass Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a really nice looking cross but Vass Jr seems unphased.
Vass Jr looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vass Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanders dips to his left and cracks Vass Jr with an uppercut!
Sanders's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vass Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vass Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanders works over Vass Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Vass Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Vass Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Vass Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Vass Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders cracks Vass Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vass Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vass Jr misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass Jr moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Sanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vass Jr. Vass Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vass Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanders swivels and escapes.
Sanders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vass Jr's head backwards.
Vass Jr fails to land the takedown.
Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vass Jr misses with a takedown
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Derek Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders lands with a good body shot.
Sanders lands with a straight right. Vass Jr didn't see that one coming.
Sanders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vass Jr's head.
Vass Jr fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Vass Jr backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Sanders!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesquez comes to the cage accompanied by "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Valesquez with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valesquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valesquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a jab.
DeSean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valesquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valesquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Valesquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valesquez somewhat.
Valesquez is breathing heavily.
Jackson jabs at Valesquez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Valesquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson prevents Valesquez from improving his position.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valesquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson winds up and cracks Valesquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson working over Valesquez with some ground and pound. Valesquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valesquez wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valesquez's legs.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Valesquez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Valesquez to control.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valesquez hang on?
Valesquez is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Valesquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valesquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valesquez?
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson prevents Valesquez from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Valesquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Valesquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valesquez wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Valesquez is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson 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.
Valesquez gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Valesquez tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valesquez.
Valesquez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson gets through Valesquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valesquez.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Valesquez's head.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valesquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valesquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Valesquez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson presses Valesquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valesquez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Valesquez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valesquez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson distracts Valesquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Valesquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pulling down on Valesquez's head to control his posture.
Valesquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valesquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Valesquez keeps moving.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Valesquez's brow.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Valesquez's brow.
Valesquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control but Valesquez is working from the bottom.
Valesquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Valesquez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Valesquez is working from the bottom.
Valesquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valesquez's head.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valesquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valesquez keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson works over Valesquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valesquez moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson working Valesquez over with strikes here.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Valesquez is rocked!
Valesquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Valesquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valesquez working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Valesquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valesquez tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
DeSean Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valesquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valesquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson working Valesquez over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Valesquez! Jackson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Valesquez and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeSean Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Dylan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dylan as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Dylan.
Dylan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolodin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kolodin looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan lands a nice shot to the body.
Dylan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kolodin takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Dylan.
Dylan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolodin.
Dylan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dylan.
Dylan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolodin under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dylan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dylan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dylan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kolodin's temple! It sends Kolodin violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dylan celebrates and the doctors try to help Kolodin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Lucas Dylan!
Lucas Dylan retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the cage accompanied by Sky is the Limit. Ezekel Rage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekel Rage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocherlakota.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Kocherlakota saw that one coming.
Kocherlakota throws a combination that misses
and Rage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rage lands a big uppercut and Kocherlakota crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kocherlakota looks OK. Rage waves Kocherlakota back to his feet!
Kocherlakota is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage cracks Kocherlakota with a left hook right on the temple and Kocherlakota goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rage lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kocherlakota is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekel Rage!
Ezekel Rage retains his light heavyweight title!
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