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QFC Tournament 164 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Mracajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Todd!
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, Nikola Mracajac!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd misses with the combination.
Mracajac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mracajac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todd's head.
Mracajac is controlling the pace.
Mracajac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mracajac prevents Todd from standing back up.
Mracajac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mracajac tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mracajac seems to be working for a kimura but Todd defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Todd!
Mracajac with good strikes from the mount here!
Mracajac landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mracajac lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac controlling from mount.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Mracajac working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mracajac sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mracajac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Todd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Mracajac stalls from top position.
Todd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mracajac grinds an elbow into Todd's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Mracajac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mracajac looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
Mracajac has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Todd!
Todd taking shots to the head.
Mracajac stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mracajac scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd is looking to stand back up but Mracajac counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Todd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mracajac drops an elbow to the side of Todd's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mracajac tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it.
Mracajac 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.
Mracajac content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mracajac is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Todd!
Mracajac goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Todd turns into him and now he's in Mracajac's guard.
Mracajac pulls Todd in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Todd manages to get himself to full guard.
Mracajac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mracajac wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mracajac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikola Mracajac has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd gets caught napping as Mracajac dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard.
Mracajac wants to stand but Todd is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mracajac gets to his feet. Todd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mracajac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Mracajac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mracajac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mracajac back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mracajac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mracajac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
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!
Mracajac stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mracajac.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mracajac moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mracajac has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mracajac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Todd's half guard.
Mracajac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac stops Todd from getting back to his feet.
Mracajac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mracajac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mracajac decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to sprawl but Mracajac drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mracajac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mracajac is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mracajac frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mracajac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Todd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Mracajac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mracajac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Nikola Mracajac!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Nikola Mracajac!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Nikola Mracajac!
Nikola Mracajac wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Julius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudiu Sinescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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169 lbs
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183 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius!
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, Claudiu Sinescu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Julius moves out of range of the body kick.
Sinescu throws out a leg kick but Julius moves out of range and Sinescu only half commits.
Julius shoots in for a takedown but Sinescu shows good takedown defense.
Sinescu lands a body shot.
Sinescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sinescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sinescu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sinescu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinescu stands up from Julius's guard - Sinescu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sinescu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Julius's guard.
Julius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinescu with a nice head shot there.
Sinescu wanted to stand there but Julius had control of the position.
Julius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Julius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Julius is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinescu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sinescu stands up from Julius's guard - Sinescu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Julius shoots in for a takedown but Sinescu shows good takedown defense.
Julius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooh!!! Sinescu has knocked Julius down with a huge combo! Sinescu steps away and waves a wobbly Julius back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Julius is rocked!
It looks like Gaius Julius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinescu throws an overhand right that has Julius reeling! Sinescu follows up with more punches and Julius is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudiu Sinescu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kopacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Durachok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kopacz!
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, Ivan Durachok!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durachok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durachok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kopacz slaps away a takedown attempt from Durachok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopacz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Durachok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kopacz wants to clinch
and Durachok counters with a head kick. That will keep Kopacz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kopacz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durachok counters with a low kick, right behind Kopacz 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kopacz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopacz is looking to clinch.
Durachok throws a low kick, looking for Kopacz's leg but Kopacz calmly moves out of range.
Kopacz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kopacz tries to clinch up
and Durachok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durachok.
Kopacz is trying to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durachok tries to break free but Kopacz pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durachok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durachok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durachok trying to stall but Kopacz improves his position.
Durachok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kopacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durachok's face.
Kopacz tries a knee to the head but Durachok blocks it.
Durachok is trying to force a seperation but Kopacz has the dominant position.
Durachok working aggressively here.
Kopacz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durachok looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopacz trying to control the position but instead, Durachok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kopacz into the cage.
Durachok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kopacz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Durachok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durachok as Kopacz tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durachok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan Kopacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Durachok.
Durachok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durachok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durachok swats away the attempt to clinch by Kopacz.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Durachok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durachok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Durachok or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopacz which made him look bad.
Kopacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durachok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durachok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durachok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durachok keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopacz tries to clinch there but Durachok circles away.
Durachok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jan Kopacz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz is looking to clinch but Durachok is avoiding it.
Jan Kopacz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopacz tries to clinch up but Durachok circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
Durachok swats away the attempt to clinch by Kopacz.
Kopacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durachok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durachok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kopacz tries to clinch
and Durachok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durachok.
Durachok tries to break free but Kopacz pushes him back against the cage.
Durachok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopacz is looking to clinch.
Kopacz moves in looking to clinch but Durachok pushes him off.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
Kopacz wants to clinch up but Durachok keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopacz moves in looking to clinch but Durachok pushes him off.
Kopacz tries to clinch there but Durachok circles away.
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durachok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durachok keeps the fight on the outside.
Durachok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopacz is looking to clinch but Durachok is avoiding it.
Kopacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
Durachok keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopacz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durachok counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopacz wants to clinch but Durachok slips to the side
and Durachok counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kopacz moves in looking to clinch but Durachok pushes him off.
Kopacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Durachok circles away.
Durachok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durachok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopacz tries to clinch up but Durachok circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kopacz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kopacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kopacz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durachok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kopacz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durachok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kopacz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Durachok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kopacz is trying to defend but Durachok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durachok works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durachok punching from mount but Kopacz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durachok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Durachok throwing strikes here but Kopacz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kopacz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Durachok.
Durachok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopacz is looking to escape.
Durachok misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durachok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durachok jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kopacz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kopacz and Durachok has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Durachok postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Durachok decides to stand back up.
Durachok swats away the attempt to clinch by Kopacz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
Durachok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kopacz as he avoids it easily.
Kopacz tries to clinch there but Durachok circles away.
Kopacz keeps the fight on the outside.
Durachok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kopacz's waist but Kopacz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durachok off to one side.
Jan Kopacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Durachok.
Durachok is breathing heavily.
Kopacz is looking to clinch but Durachok is avoiding it.
Kopacz wants to clinch
and Durachok counters by moving into the clinch.
Durachok is trying to maintain a safe position but Kopacz gets an underhook and turns Durachok into the cage.
Durachok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durachok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durachok as Kopacz tries to tie him up.
Kopacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Durachok as Kopacz tries to tie him up.
Durachok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kopacz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ivan Durachok has been cut.
The referee calls for Kopacz to work.
Kopacz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jan Kopacz.
Durachok fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopacz moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopacz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durachok is keeping busy.
Kopacz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopacz is trying to stall.
Kopacz can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Durachok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Durachok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Durachok keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopacz tries to clinch up.
Durachok tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopacz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durachok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durachok throws a right and a left that Kopacz avoids nicely.
Durachok misses with a low kick.
Kopacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Durachok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopacz wants to clinch.
Durachok instigates a clinch.
Kopacz wants to stall.
Maybe Kopacz would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Durachok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopacz wants to clinch
and Durachok counters with a three punch combo that has Kopacz backing up. Kopacz nods at Durachok to acknowledge the strikes.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Durachok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kopacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jan Kopacz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopacz tries to clinch up.
Durachok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kopacz circles away.
Durachok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kopacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kopacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopacz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopacz tries to clinch there but Durachok circles away.
Kopacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durachok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopacz moves in looking to clinch but Durachok pushes him off.
Kopacz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durachok counters with a thumping low kick.
Kopacz tries to clinch but Durachok is having none of it.
Kopacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz stuffs the takedown.
Kopacz tries to clinch
and Durachok moves into the clinch.
Durachok jumps guard but Kopacz stands there with Durachok around his waist. Durachok gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jan Kopacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Durachok.
Kopacz is trying to maintain a safe position but Durachok gets an underhook and turns Kopacz into the cage.
Kopacz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durachok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kopacz scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopacz taking a breather.
Jan Kopacz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kopacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kopacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durachok is rocked!
Kopacz with a knee to the head.
Durachok is still on wobbly legs! Can Kopacz finish him?
Kopacz connects with a knee to the head.
Kopacz trying to control the position but instead, Durachok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kopacz into the cage.
Durachok seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Durachok is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kopacz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kopacz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kopacz landing knees to the head.
Durachok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kopacz working Durachok over with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kopacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durachok's face.
Kopacz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kopacz scores with a knee to the head.
Kopacz connects with a knee to the head.
Kopacz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durachok's face.
Kopacz tries to land a knee to the head but Durachok blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopacz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durachok wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kopacz tries to land a knee to the head but Durachok blocks with his arms.
Durachok breaks the clinch.
Durachok closes the distance and clinches up with Kopacz, looking for a takedown. Durachok pushes Kopacz against the cage but Kopacz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durachok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopacz stuffs the takedown.
Kopacz moves in looking to clinch but Durachok pushes him off.
Jan Kopacz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kopacz tries to clinch up
and Durachok counters with a body kick.
Ivan Durachok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopacz tries to clinch up.
Durachok swats away the attempt to clinch by Kopacz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kopacz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kopacz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jan Kopacz!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jan Kopacz!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jan Kopacz!
Jan Kopacz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Khrepchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrepchenko comes to the cage accompanied by In my mind. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Khrepchenko!
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, Dustin Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrepchenko leaves Kilgore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khrepchenko moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khrepchenko obliges.
Khrepchenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilgore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Khrepchenko wants to get back to his feet but Kilgore drags him back down.
Kilgore tries for a kimura but Khrepchenko is defending well.
Kilgore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Khrepchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Khrepchenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilgore on the ground.
Khrepchenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kilgore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kilgore working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore scoring with punches and elbows.
Khrepchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kilgore is working to tighten is grip on Khrepchenko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Khrepchenko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kilgore is really squeezing tight and eventually Khrepchenko passes out! Kilgore breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dustin Kilgore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Vanderr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Vanderr!
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, Dylan Todd!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanderr tries to sprawl but Todd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Todd stops Vanderr from getting back to his feet.
Vanderr wants to control but Todd is keeping busy.
Todd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vanderr defends it well.
Vanderr is trying to control but can't.
Todd is working for a submission of some sort.
Todd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vanderr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Todd.
Vanderr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanderr sees it coming and defends easily.
Todd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vanderr is trying to control but can't.
Todd is working for a kimura but Vanderr is defending it quite comfortably.
Todd seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr is trying to control but can't.
Todd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Todd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanderr gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Todd is controlling him.
Vanderr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vanderr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vanderr has escaped and now he's on top!
Vanderr chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Vanderr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanderr has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Vanderr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Todd after a bit of a struggle.
Todd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vanderr is trying to pull guard but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Vanderr managing to block the knees to the body from Todd.
Todd tries for a takedown but Vanderr manages to get underhooks.
Todd tries for a takedown but Vanderr manages to get underhooks.
Carlos Vanderr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Todd.
Vanderr manages to break the clinch.
Vanderr throws a nice head kick!
Vanderr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanderr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vanderr is in Todd's guard.
Vanderr throwing strikes but missing.
Vanderr pushes down on Todd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanderr stands up and beckons Todd to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanderr's knee momentarily.
Vanderr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Todd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vanderr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd 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.
Todd 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.
Vanderr is looking to sinch up a triangle. Todd throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vanderr's body to avoid the submission. Vanderr has instead reached around Todd's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vanderr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Vanderr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Edwards!
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, Milton Alves!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edwards remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Edwards. What's that going to do exactly?
Edwards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alves's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a heavy elbow.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edwards dominating with strikes here.
Edwards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edwards breaks from Alves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Edwards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
Edwards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edwards raining down hammerfists from mount.
Edwards controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alves for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Edwards.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alves's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alves looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Edwards.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edwards gets a clinch.
Alves tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
Edwards has his feet on Alves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alves wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Alves jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Edwards decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Edwards moves into full mount! Alves won't be happy about that!
Edwards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Edwards controlling from mount.
Edwards dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards working Alves over with strikes here.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
Edwards landing strikes from the mount and Alves is in trouble!
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Edwards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards controlling from the full mount.
Josh Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Alves.
Edwards feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Alves trying to remain calm as Edwards controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Edwards dominated that second round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Alves.
Alves tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Josh Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Edwards pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edwards stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards is controlling the pace.
Edwards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Edwards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Alves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Josh Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edwards frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Edwards!
Josh Edwards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Cisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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220 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Carter!
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, Claude Cisse!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter swings for the body but Cisse moves out of range.
Cisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cisse.
Cisse throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Cisse has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Cisse.
Cisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cisse shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cisse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cisse has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Cisse keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cisse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cisse has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cisse is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cisse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Cisse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse tries to clinch but Carter moves away
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Cisse.
Cisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cisse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cisse is rocked!
Cisse walks straight into a right hand from Carter - that's dropped him! Carter jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cisse from any more punishment! Cisse complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Carter!
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