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BKC NY 14 : Snapple vs Lytle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons theme song. 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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172 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patryck Mendes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Mendes prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele has gone for a leg lock! Mendes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steele's guard.
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Steele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendes throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Steele blocks a head kick by Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele shoots and misses
and Mendes counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now.
Steele has an active guard here but Mendes has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes is nestled in close to Steele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mendes content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Mendes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele taking shots to the head.
Mendes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steele can't escape the position.
Mendes landing strikes from the mount and Steele is in trouble!
Mendes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mendes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendes breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendes trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Steele is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes landing punches.
Steele wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mendes trying to control momentarily.
Steele can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryck Mendes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendes gets a takedown into half guard.
Steele is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?
Mendes is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendes 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.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendes has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendes to get the leverage.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendes.
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mendes stacks Steele on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mendes!
Steele gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryck Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Mendes wants to stand and escape but Steele is having none of it.
Steele won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes gets to his feet. Steele looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Patryck Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Steele avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Mendes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Steele won't allow it.
Steele is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steele is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patryck Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendes 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patryck Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Pisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacey has chosen Motley Crue - Wild Side as his entrance music. Mike Lacey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nisse Pisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lacey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pisse's waist but Pisse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacey off to one side.
Pisse lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Pisse as Lacey shoots in.
Lacey tries to clinch but Pisse moves out of range.
Lacey throws a series of punches but Pisse avoids them all with ease.
Lacey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pisse, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pisse prevents it.
Nisse Pisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lacey.
Pisse throws a head punch that misses.
Lacey is trying to trip Pisse. He has hold of a leg but Pisse is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lacey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pisse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pisse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pisse managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pisse, up you get!
Pisse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacey moves in looking to clinch but Pisse pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pisse.
Lacey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lacey stands up and beckons Pisse to his feet.
Pisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pisse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lacey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacey moves in looking to clinch but Pisse pushes him off.
A combination from Pisse does no damage.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pisse as he avoids it easily.
Pisse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacey doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacey looks gassed!
A punch combination from Pisse misses.
Pisse scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lacey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pisse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lacey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pisse throws and low kick but Lacey moves out of range easily.
Pisse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lacey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pisse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pisse throws a shot to the body.
Pisse lands a body shot.
Pisse connects with the punch.
Pisse throws a right hand that Lacey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacey also avoids with ease.
Pisse misses with the combination.
Pisse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pisse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pisse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacey on the side of the head.
Lacey moves in looking to clinch but Pisse pushes him off.
Pisse scores with the left hand. Lacey knows he should have avoided that one.
Pisse looks to land a combination but Lacey avoids it well.
Pisse misses with the combination.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pisse as he avoids it easily.
Pisse misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey scores with a sloppy right hand. Pisse should have avoided that one.
Pisse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pisse swings for the body but Lacey moves out of range.
Pisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacey has a takedown stuffed.
Lacey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nisse Pisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pisse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacey fails to land with a series of punches.
Pisse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lacey closes the distance and clinches up with Pisse, looking for a takedown. Lacey pushes Pisse against the cage but Pisse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pisse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lacey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacey fails with a takedown attempt.
Pisse thuds a left hand into Lacey's body.
Lacey missing with a left hand there. Pisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pisse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pisse wants it to stay on the feet.
Pisse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Pisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Lacey.
Pisse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pisse misses with a wild combination.
Lacey has Pisse up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pisse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nisse Pisse dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lacey dives in and grabs Pisse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pisse pushes down on Lacey's head and hops out.
Lacey tries a head kick but it misses.
Pisse scores with a three punch combo!
Pisse misses with a two punch combination.
Pisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pisse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pisse digs a good body shot into Lacey's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pisse lands a two punch combo.
Lacey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pisse defends it nicely.
Pisse punishes Lacey's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pisse sprawls well. Pisse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet.
Nisse Pisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lacey.
Lacey takes one to the side of the head.
Pisse throws a leg kick but Lacey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pisse is looking to wear down Lacey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacey checks a low kick from Pisse.
Lacey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pisse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pisse both land. Nice combination.
Lacey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pisse's waist but Pisse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacey off to one side.
Pisse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacey is just out of range.
Mike Lacey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pisse is looking to chop away at Lacey's legs.
Lacey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacey shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Pisse misses.
Pisse stuffs the takedown.
Pisse fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Lacey with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Pisse does it's job there.
Pisse throws a right hand that Lacey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacey also avoids with ease.
Lacey dodges the punch combination from Pisse.
Lacey fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pisse but Pisse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pisse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pisse.
Lacey has a takedown stuffed.
Lacey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pisse.
Lacey drives through and clinches with Pisse against the cage.
Lacey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacey shoots in looking for a takedown. Pisse tries to sprawl out of it but Lacey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pisse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pisse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nisse Pisse is winning the standup battle so far.
Pisse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacey.
Lacey slips a jab and a cross from Pisse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pisse tries to kick Lacey off but Lacey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pisse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lacey.
Lacey drops an elbow to the side of Pisse's head.
Lacey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lacey throwing shots but Pisse is blocking nicely.
Lacey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lacey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lacey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pisse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lacey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey thows a huge punch but Pisse dodges it nicely.
Lacey working over Pisse with some ground and pound. Pisse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lacey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lacey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lacey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pisse manages to get to full guard.
Lacey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lacey on the ground.
Lacey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nisse Pisse dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Pisse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Pisse scores with a four punch combination!
Lacey throws a head kick that misses.
Lacey gets a clinch.
Lacey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacey shoots in looking for a takedown. Pisse tries to sprawl out of it but Lacey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pisse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Pisse.
Lacey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pisse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacey somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisse avoids the head kick by Lacey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pisse avoids the head kick by Lacey.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pisse!
Pisse is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Pisse misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacey circles away quickly and effectively.
Pisse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lacey checks a leg kick.
Lacey blocks a leg kick.
Pisse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacey throws a nice head kick!
Lacey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nisse Pisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lacey.
Pisse's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pisse duly obliges.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pisse but Pisse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pisse stuns Lacey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pisse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacey tries to clinch up but Pisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Pisse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pisse swivels and escapes.
Lacey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pisse sprawls well. Pisse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisse scores with a jab to the body.
Pisse lands a nice hook to Lacey's body. Lacey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nisse Pisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pisse's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pisse duly obliges.
Lacey is looking to clinch but Pisse is avoiding it.
Pisse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pisse wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pisse misses with a double jab.
Pisse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacey.
Lacey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pisse lands a head shot.
A shot to de liver by Pisse. Beautiful body shot.
Lacey darts in and clinches Pisse up against the cage.
Lacey pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lacey lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacey wriggles free and stands up.
Lacey wants to clinch up but Pisse keeps it at a distance.
Pisse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lacey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pisse's guard.
Pisse wants to get back to his feet but Lacey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lacey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lacey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacey is looking to work some ground and pound but Pisse has wrist control.
Lacey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mike Lacey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lacey won't allow Pisse to get back to his feet.
Pisse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lacey landing with the ground and pound.
Lacey lands a couple of digs.
Lacey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lacey stands and steps away. Pisse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lacey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacey fails to land the takedown.
Lacey feints and as Pisse raises his hands in defense, Lacey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacey throws a strike but Pisse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nisse Pisse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lacey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pisse is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lacey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pisse 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisse Pisse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KC Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Whoop Rico. Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, KC Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekenedilichukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves forwards but Ekenedilichukwu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Ekenedilichukwu counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ekenedilichukwu sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Ekenedilichukwu.
Ekenedilichukwu lands with a right and another and another! Johnson is in big trouble! Ekenedilichukwu lands again and this time it's lights out for Johnson! A quality knockout there for Ekenedilichukwu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chibuike Ekenedilichukwu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Eggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eggs.
Eggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Eggs clinches with his opponent.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eggs.
Eggs fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Eggs is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggs leaning against his opponent.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eggs.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Eggs's ribcage.
Eggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eggs has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Eggs is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eggs breaks from the clinch.
Eggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Eggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Eggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Eggs tries to pass.
Eggs prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Eggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Eggs fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eggs. Eggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Eggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Eggs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eggs instigates a clinch.
Eggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eggs manages to break the clinch.
Eggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eggs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eggs misses the shot to the body.
Ryan Eggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eggs somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eggs 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.
Eggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Eggs with that takedown attempt.
Eggs looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eggs shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eggs is defended easily by Jackson.
Eggs shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson wants to clinch but Eggs slips to the side
and Eggs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eggs moves nicely into side control.
Eggs working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to buck Eggs off but Eggs is having none of it.
Jackson pushes Eggs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eggs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Eggs stalls from top position.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eggs is controlling him well.
Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Eggs off. It looks like it's working - Eggs slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jackson displaying calm under pressure there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Eggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eggs is stalling here.
Eggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eggs gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Eggs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Eggs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eggs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Eggs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eggs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Eggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Eggs has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Eggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eggs dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Eggs's head and hops out.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Eggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eggs avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Eggs avoids the damage to the body.
Eggs has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Eggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eggs has a takedown stuffed.
Eggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eggs tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Eggs jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Eggs around his waist. Eggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggs breaks from the clinch.
Eggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eggs's guard.
Eggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson wants to stand up but Eggs is controlling him.
Eggs wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eggs drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Eggs off! Eggs jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Eggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Eggs is having none of it.
Eggs trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ryan Eggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eggs misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Eggs fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eggs 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Je (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Je comes to the cage accompanied by I Can't Decide. Samuel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imma Do It. Ray Je could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Samuel's chin.
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19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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22
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Je!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Je throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuel tries to clinch up but Je circles away and keeps his distance.
Samuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Je swivels and escapes.
Samuel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samuel wants the takedown. Je is fighting it off but Samuel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Je's guard against the cage.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Je blocks nicely.
Je has momentary wrist control but Samuel slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Je utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Je is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Je might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Je on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Je tries to get out of the position.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Je has wrist control.
Je wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Je blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samuel postures up in Je's guard and throws a big left but Je blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Je clinches but Samuel breaks the clinch
and Samuel counters with a shoot takedown. Je fights it but they end up in guard.
Je is breathing heavily.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Je has wrist control.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel thows a big elbow that misses.
Samuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Je is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuel is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Je knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samuel on the ground.
Samuel throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samuel scores a takedown into full mount!
Je avoids a series of strikes thrown by Samuel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel dominating with strikes here.
Samuel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samuel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Je looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Samuel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Je takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Je is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuel punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel 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.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Je as he avoids it easily.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown but Je shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Je misses the jab.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray Je has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
Samuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Je circles away.
Samuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Je sprawls well. He's pushed Samuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samuel cracks Je with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samuel throws a leg kick but Je sees it coming and moves out of range.
Je keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel throws a right and a left that Je avoids nicely.
Samuel blocks the body kick.
Je throws a sloppy head kick and Samuel moves out of range easily.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Je as he jumps to the side.
Samuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Je scores with a punch to the head.
Ray Je is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Je circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Je moves in looking to clinch but Samuel pushes him off.
Samuel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
George Samuel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuel working the head and body with strikes.
Je is pushing Samuel's head away, looking to escape. Samuel manages to hold on to the position though.
Samuel cracks Je with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Samuel.
Samuel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Samuel grinds an elbow into Je's temple.
Samuel tries to score with some ground and pound. Je controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Je wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Samuel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Je is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Samuel lands a nice forearm strike.
Samuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel working the body and head with strikes.
Samuel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Samuel misses with the ground and pound.
Je takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Samuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Samuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Samuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Je sprawls well. Je wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Je closes the distance but Samuel moves to the side
and Samuel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Samuel.
Knees to the body from Je.
Samuel controlling the action here for a moment.
Samuel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Samuel lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuel throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Je utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Je working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samuel.
Samuel wants to pass the guard but Je is keeping the position.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Je blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samuel postures up in Je's guard and throws a big left but Je blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Je's waist but Je gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samuel off to one side.
Ray Je has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Samuel.
Nice sprawl there from Je as Samuel shoots in.
Je stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Je wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuel throws a sloppy head kick and Je moves out of range easily.
Je throws a head kick that misses
and Samuel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Je won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel with the ground and pound but Je regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Samuel moves nicely into side control.
Samuel with the ground and pound but Je regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Je avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Je's head.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samuel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Je keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samuel is nestled in close to Je, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Samuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Samuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuel 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Samuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Preston Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Don Slice has been cut.
Barksdale blocks a jab.
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Slice.
Barksdale wants to clinch.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Slice finds it's target.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slice's hands.
Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale lands a left and a right that send Slice crashing to the mat, dazed. Barksdale thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Slice is rocked!
Slice is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Barksdale ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Slice clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Preston Barksdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Castilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American bad ass. This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Castilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodring lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Luke Castilano has been cut.
Castilano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woodring staying out of range there.
Castilano throws a series of punches but Woodring moves out of range.
Woodring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castilano just misses with a punch to the body.
Woodring just misses with a punch to the body.
Woodring thumps Castilano with a low kick.
Woodring misses with a few strikes there.
Castilano shoots for a double leg takedown but Woodring sprawls well. He's pushed Castilano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luke Castilano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodring cracks Castilano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woodring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castilano moves away.
Castilano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodring connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castilano misses with a takedown attempt - Woodring sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Castilano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castilano throws a right and a left that Woodring avoids nicely.
Castilano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woodring lands a brutal head kick. Castilano looks out on his feet and Woodring throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Owen Woodring!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan's entrance music is Nickelback - Burn It To the Ground. A fine choice. Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. BJ Barnes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with King Bryan's chin.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan fails with the takedown.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes scores a takedown into full mount!
Bryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryan regains half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Bryan is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Bryan's temple.
Bryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Bryan looking for the choke from the back.
Bryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes is really stuck here.
Barnes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bryan keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Bryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bryan is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Bryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes.
Bryan is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bryan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Bryan's guard.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Bryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryan stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Bryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Bryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bryan but great work by Barnes.
Bryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryan keeps working.
Bryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Bryan is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes landing strikes from the mount.
Bryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes breaks from Bryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryan is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes landing punches.
Barnes loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bryan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Barnes land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Barnes stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Barnes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Chekutimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekutimi has chosen Jay Z - Run This Town as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cary Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koya Chekutimi's chin.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koya Chekutimi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekutimi scores with a jab. Thompson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Chekutimi avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Chekutimi saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson lands a front kick.
Chekutimi looks gassed!
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson throws the left hand but Chekutimi avoids the punch easily.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Chekutimi tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Chekutimi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chekutimi is rocked!
It looks like Koya Chekutimi has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Thompson engages and cracks Chekutimi with a massive lead left hook - Chekutimi tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Thompson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cary Thompson!
Cary Thompson retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manningham Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snapple comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent-I Get Money. Lytle has chosen Light's Out as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manningham Snapple!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lytle with that takedown attempt.
Lytle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lytle fails with the takedown.
Manningham Snapple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Lytle.
Lytle blocks a low kick nicely.
Lytle has a takedown stuffed.
Snapple keeps the fight on the outside.
Lytle dives in and grabs Snapple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snapple pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
Snapple misses with a head kick.
Snapple stuffs the takedown attempt from Lytle. Lytle gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Snapple.
Snapple scores with a three punch combo!
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lytle looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Snapple as Lytle shoots in.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snapple as he jumps to the side.
Lytle dives in and grabs Snapple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snapple pushes down on Lytle's head and hops out.
Snapple lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle walks into a jab.
Lytle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Snapple is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lytle.
Snapple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lytle.
Snapple lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle tries to move into range but Snapple moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snapple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Snapple knocks Lytle out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manningham Snapple!
Manningham Snapple retains his welterweight title!
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