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SFC 26: MMA4NY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Newton Grabapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debby Snack Cakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Newton Grabapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debby Snack Cakes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabapple clinches.
Snack Cakes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grabapple misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Grabapple.
Snack Cakes tries to circle away but Grabapple has him pinned against the cage.
Grabapple lands a shoulder strike.
Grabapple lands a shoulder strike.
Grabapple works on Snack Cakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Grabapple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grabapple gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Snack Cakes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grabapple stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabapple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snack Cakes can't break the clinch.
Grabapple throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grabapple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snack Cakess head.
A hook to the body from Grabapple.
Grabapple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snack Cakes is trying to break the clinch but Grabapple is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Grabapple.
Snack Cakes looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabapple lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Grabapple.
Grabapple digs a right hand underneath Snack Cakes's ribcage. Snack Cakes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grabapple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grabapple gets through Snack Cakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grabapple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snack Cakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabapple lands a left hand.
Grabapple works on Snack Cakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Grabapple lands a body punch.
A short right from Grabapple on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grabapple.
Grabapple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snack Cakess head.
Grabapple lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snack Cakes backwards.
Grabapple stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grabapple.
Grabapple presses Snack Cakes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grabapple lands a left hand.
Grabapple scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Grabapple on the inside.
Grabapple works on Snack Cakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Grabapple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grabapple cracks Snack Cakes with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Grabapple.
Grabapple throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grabapple works on Snack Cakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Grabapple.
Grabapple scores with a shot to the side of Snack Cakes's head.
Grabapple lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Grabapple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Grabapple.
Grabapple lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snack Cakes.
Grabapple pushes Snack Cakes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grabapple stalls.
Snack Cakes tries to break free but Grabapple pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabapple.
A right hand to the body from Grabapple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabapple pushes Snack Cakes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Grabapple.
Grabapple digs a right hand into Snack Cakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snack Cakes's gas tank.
Grabapple digs a right hand into Snack Cakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snack Cakes's gas tank.
Grabapple lands a nice shot to the body.
Grabapple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabapple's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grabapple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snack Cakess head.
Grabapple presses Snack Cakes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Grabapple.
Grabapple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grabapple lands a body punch.
Grabapple scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Grabapple 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grabapple moves into the clinch.
Grabapple displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snack Cakes up against the cage.
Snack Cakes can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grabapple.
Newton Grabapple has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grabapple gets through Snack Cakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grabapple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grabapple has Snack Cakes pressed against the cage, preventing Snack Cakes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grabapple lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Snack Cakes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grabapple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snack Cakes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snack Cakes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Grabapple.
Grabapple lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snack Cakes or not.
Grabapple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snack Cakes backwards.
Nice body punch from Grabapple.
Come on Grabapple - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snack Cakes takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Grabapple.
Grabapple working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Grabapple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snack Cakes can't break the clinch.
Grabapple lands a shoulder strike.
Snack Cakes is rocked!
Grabapple leaning against his opponent.
Grabapple is working Snack Cakes over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grabapple.
Snack Cakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabapple finish him?
Grabapple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grabapple gets through Snack Cakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grabapple stalling against the cage.
Grabapple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snack Cakes can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabapple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grabapple.
Grabapple dips a shoulder and cracks Snack Cakes with a mighty uppercut! Snack Cakes falls back against the cage and Grabapple unloads with a barrage of strikes! Snack Cakes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grabapple screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Newton Grabapple!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcellas Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deb The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Pepper- Stormtrooper. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcellas Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deb The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Machine manages to avoid it.
The Machine with a poor takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Machine's head.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but The Machine is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Machine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace wants to stand but The Machine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Machine on the ground.
The Machine keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but The Machine is keeping the position.
The Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wallace lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Machine some visible discomfort.
Wallace is putting a hurting on The Machine here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
The Machine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Wallace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Machine is just riding it out for now. Wallace eventually gives up the hold.
The Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Machine.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard.
The Machine is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Machine actively working from the bottom here.
The Machine tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace working The Machine over with strikes.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Machine manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace prevents The Machine from improving his position.
The Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace winds up and cracks The Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Machine has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but The Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Machine is looking to improve his position.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Machine defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellas Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Machine working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace cracks The Machine with a solid left hand.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to The Machine's brow.
Marcellas Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Machine has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
The Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace distracts The Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace works over The Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace pushing down on The Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wallace has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns The Machine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Machine is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace cracks The Machine with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellas Wallace!
Marcellas Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Bare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Williams!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams managing to control the position.
Bare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is trying to keep Bare in close.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bare haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bare is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Williams trying to strike off his back.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franco Williams.
Williams thumps Bare with a low kick.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bare's head.
Bare closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bare lands with a left to the head.
Bare pulls guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Bare keeps moving.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bare dives on top into guard.
Bare slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bare drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Bare off! Bare jumps back into Williams's guard.
Bare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Bare from standing up.
Williams looking to control.
Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bare escapes and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bare in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bare decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bare takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bare is breathing heavily.
Bare shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams drops Bare with a beautiful combination! Bare stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Bare is rocked!
It looks like Noah Bare has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Bare tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Bare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bare's sensitive parts.
Bare seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Bare's body. Bare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams lands a left and a right that send Bare crashing to the mat, dazed. Williams thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Williams cracks the inside of Bare's front leg.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Bare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bare back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Bare tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Bare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Bare down.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Bare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams thumps Bare with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bare 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Bare tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Bare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Williams lands a nice hook to Bare's body. Bare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Bare down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Bare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Williams lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bare crumples to the floor! Williams milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franco Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: The Exploited- Beat The Bastards. Luis Mejias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knox. Mejias shrugs it off though.
Knox takes a swing at Mejias's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Mejias.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mejias circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox cracks Mejias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mejias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Mejias ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Mejias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Mejias counters with a nice uppercut.
Mejias shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias lands with a right hand.
Mejias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox takes a swing at Mejias's ribcage but misses.
Mejias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a right hand that Mejias ducks under and follows up with a left that Mejias also avoids with ease.
Mejias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mejias.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Mejias slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mejias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mejias has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Knox.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Mejias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mejias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mejias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a jab when Mejias was well out of range.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mejias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Mejias moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Mejias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Mejias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mejias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Mejias on that attempt.
Mejias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mejias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mejias shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Mejias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mejias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands with a straight right. Mejias didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mejias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox gets caught flat footed, as Mejias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox keeping full guard, as Mejias tries to pass.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Mejias from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mejias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mejias postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mejias pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mejias is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Mejias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mejias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mejias is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knox is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Mejias!
Luis Mejias made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
137 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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34
147 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franky Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Young with a hook.
Franky Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Young digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young taking a breather.
Young lands a right hand.
Young gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young scores with a hook to the body.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Franky Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rermes Gracie.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
A short left from Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie is rocked!
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
A short left from Young.
Young dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Young unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Young screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Young!
Franky Young is the new featherweight champion!
Franky Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson comes into the arena with Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. David Paterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Jamison's chin.
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280 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Paterson misses.
Thomas Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jamison lands a big head kick that sends Paterson tumbling to the mat! Jamison takes a step backwards and waves Paterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David Paterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamison throws the left hand but Paterson avoids the punch easily.
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison wants to clinch up but Paterson keeps it at a distance.
Jamison throws a sloppy head kick
and Paterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jamison's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamison is pulling down on Paterson's head to control his posture.
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison controlling the position.
Paterson throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Jamison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paterson.
Paterson won't allow Jamison to sweep him here.
Paterson 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.
Paterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Paterson from controlling successfully.
Paterson 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.
Paterson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is pushing down on Jamison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jamison is fighting to maintain full guard but Paterson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paterson wants to free his trapped foot but Jamison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paterson trying to control the pace.
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Jamison is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison pushes Paterson off looking to stand but Paterson dives back in and keeps control.
Jamison is looking for a sweep. Paterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paterson trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison is looking for a sweep. Paterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jamison defending well though.
Paterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jamison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paterson wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jamison is looking to control Paterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamison avoid being mounted?
Paterson 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.
Paterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Jamison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Paterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jamison scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Jamison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jamison.
Jamison tries to land a front kick but Paterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamison's corner calls for a 1-2. Jamison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paterson avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Paterson.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jamison scores with a push kick.
Jamison throws a head kick but Paterson moves out of range.
Jamison lands a big head kick that sends Paterson tumbling to the mat! Jamison takes a step backwards and waves Paterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paterson is rocked!
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Paterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paterson drops his hands momentarily. Jamison doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Paterson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Paterson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Jamison!
Thomas Jamison is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thomas Jamison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mooose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Perrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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26
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mooose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Perrier!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooose looks to land a combination but Perrier avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Perrier. Beautiful body shot.
Perrier cracks Mooose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Gegard Mooose has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mooose throws a right and a left that Perrier avoids nicely.
Perrier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moooses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gegard Mooose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perrier digs a good hook to Mooose's body.
Mooose throws a right hand that Perrier ducks under and follows up with a left that Perrier also avoids with ease.
Perrier lands a nice hook to Mooose's body. Mooose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mooose is breathing heavily.
Perrier lands with a cross.
Perrier lands with a nice body punch.
Perrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perrier cracks Mooose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mooose wants to clinch but Perrier slips to the side
and Perrier counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mooose off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Perrier follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mooose was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurt Perrier!
Our winner, Kurt Perrier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Koon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zion - Fluke. Tyler Simmons had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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27
211 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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27
218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Koon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a hook but Koon blocks it.
Koon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Koon wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Koon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Koon is proving a slippery customer.
Koon wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Koon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Koon ducks down to avoid it.
Koon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koon wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Koon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Koon won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Koon from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Koon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
Koon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Simmons uses from the top position.
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!
Simmons trying to control but Koon is working from the bottom.
Koon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koon is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Koon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Simmons is looking to defend but Koon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Simmons! Koon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Simmons taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Koon!
Our winner, Dan Koon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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