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VCL Fight Night: 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tambling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tambling has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Nuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Tambling!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuts.
Nuts connects with a body shot that sends Tambling's belly button to the back.
Nuts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Tambling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tambling throws a sloppy head kick and Nuts moves out of range easily.
Tambling misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nuts. Beautiful body shot.
Nuts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nuts misses with a low kick.
A combination from Nuts does no damage.
Tambling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuts misses with a body shot.
Nuts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tambling.
Nuts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tambling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tambling rushes Nuts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nuts is trying to push Tambling away but Tambling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tambling misses with a punch on the inside.
Tambling tries for a takedown but Nuts manages to get underhooks.
Tambling misses with a knee strike.
Tambling missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts gets underhooks to prevent Tambling's takedown attempt.
Tambling keeps control of Nuts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tambling is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuts is defending well for now.
Tambling is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuts is defending well for now.
Tambling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nuts swings for the body but Tambling moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tambling throws the kick towards the body but Nuts avoids it.
Nuts staying out of range there.
Nuts avoids a kick to the body.
Nuts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tambling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tambling looks winded!
Tambling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nuts is looking to wear down Tambling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tambling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuts tries to keep at a distance but Tambling has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tambling throws an elbow but misses.
Tambling is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuts is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying to break the clinch but Tambling is controlling him.
Nuts tries to break free but Tambling pushes him back against the cage.
Tambling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuts avoids it.
A short uppercut from Tambling.
Tambling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tambling tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuts avoids the damage to the body.
Tambling lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tambling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tambling breaks from the clinch.
Nuts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Tambling avoids them all with ease.
Tambling avoids the body shot from Nuts.
Tambling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nuts connects with a body shot.
Nuts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tambling. Tambling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tambling tries to clinch up.
Tambling misses with a two punch combination.
Tambling throws a head kick but Nuts moves out of range.
Tambling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nuts.
Tambling moves out of range of the leg kick from Nuts.
Tambling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuts was well out of range. Poor timing from Tambling.
Nuts works Tambling's body with a nice hook.
Nuts misses with a two punch combination.
Nuts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuts connects with a body shot.
Nuts misses with a low kick.
Tambling avoids the body shot from Nuts.
Tambling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tambling tries a quick counter leg kick but Nuts is wise to it.
Nuts lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nuts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tambling checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nuts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nuts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Tambling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Nuts.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuts wants to slow Tambling down by chopping away at his legs.
Tambling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tambling has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nuts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tambling was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuts.
Tambling replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nuts blocks it well.
Nuts misses with a double jab.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Tambling moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Nuts misses.
Tambling tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Tambling avoids them all with ease.
Nuts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tambling moves away.
Tambling throws a push kick but Nuts slaps the foot to one side.
Nuts connects with a body shot that sends Tambling's belly button to the back.
Tambling checks a low kick from Nuts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Nuts 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.
Nuts blocks the body kick.
Tambling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tambling tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike Nuts is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Nuts is predictable there
and Tambling counters with a one-two to the body.
Nuts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nuts scores with the left hand. Tambling knows he should have avoided that one.
Tambling is rocked!
Nuts misses with a few strikes there.
Tambling is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuts finish him?
Tambling has closed the distance and engaged Nuts in a clinch.
Tambling seems to have recovered his senses.
Tambling stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tambling misses with some punches.
Nuts avoiding damage as Tambling throws knees to the body.
Tambling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tambling is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuts misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tambling, as that shot connected.
Mike Nuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambling shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuts sprawls well. He's pushed Tambling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tambling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuts thuds his right hand into Tambling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mike Nuts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tambling tries to clinch but Nuts is having none of it.
Nuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tambling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nuts throws a right and a left that Tambling avoids nicely.
Nuts cracks Tambling with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tambling falls to his knees and Nuts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Nuts!
In defeat, Ben Tambling stepped up to the mic, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogan's face.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Rogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rogan looks winded!
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Rogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Joe Rogan's cut even more.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov working the clinch nicely. Rogan is working for position but Angelov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rogan crumples up against the cage and Angelov lands two more shots before the ref can save Rogan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Chase Angelov!
The defeated Joe Rogan had this to say: 'I Blame God for this Loss. He just wasn't with me tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxas has chosen The Yeti as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Metaxas.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Metaxas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metaxas finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
A left lands for Nixon.
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas connects with a solid leg kick.
Metaxas throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Metaxas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metaxas lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Metaxas moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nixon jabs at Metaxas's body.
Metaxas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Nixon lands.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Metaxas moves away and avoids it.
Metaxas misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Metaxas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metaxas.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Metaxas moved out of range.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Metaxas cracks a nice hook into Nixon's ribs.
Metaxas misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metaxas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Nixon lands.
Metaxas clinches.
Metaxas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxas controls the action.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxas misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Metaxas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxas.
Nixon slows down the pace here.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metaxas tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Metaxas.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxas.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon leaning against his opponent.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxas as Nixon tries to tie him up.
Nixon is looking to control Metaxas's arms but Metaxas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage.
Metaxas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nixon is stalling in the full guard.
Nixon preventing the sweep.
Metaxas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nixon postures up.
Nixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Metaxas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Metaxas lands.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metaxas throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon moves out of range as Metaxas throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metaxas.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Metaxas counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metaxas gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metaxas blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metaxas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxas is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxas seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon throws a big uppercut that drops Metaxas! More strikes from Nixon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Metaxas lies dazed against the cage as Nixon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chief Sperry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen Mantis-Snapped as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chief Sperry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Benson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sperry leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sperry attempts a counter takedown but Benson avoids it well and moves away.
Sperry has Benson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sperry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson shoots in and bounces Sperry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Benson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sperry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Benson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Benson!
James Benson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szandor Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music. 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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181 lbs
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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, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stewart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Stewart's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stewart escapes and throws Storm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Storm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stewart.
Stewart working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Storm passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stewart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stewart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stewart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stewart gets back to full guard.
Stewart seems keen to control Storm's posture.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm postures up.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm gets to his feet - Stewart follows without any prompting.
Stewart connects with a body shot.
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Storm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stewart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart pushes down on Storm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart works his way into side control.
Storm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stewart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stewart trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart controlling the position from side mount.
Stewart prevents Storm from escaping the position.
Stewart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
Storm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stewart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Storm, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stewart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm taking a bit of punishment here - Stewart scoring with strikes.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stewart cracks Storm with a big right hand but Storm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Stewart 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.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Storm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stewart is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Storm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stewart.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stewart is nestled in close to Storm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Storm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stewart has cracked it and Storm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Stewart!
Our winner, Don Stewart, 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 DropKick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warrior's Code. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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24
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DropKick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonhson closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Jonhson keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Jonhson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jonhson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jonhson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonhson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Jonhson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Jonhson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DropKick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Jonhson.
Jonhson looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy connects with a nice cross there... Jonhson is looking wobbly and Murphy recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jonhson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Murphy jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DropKick Murphy!
DropKick Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Capelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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152 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Capelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capelli is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Capelli closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Capelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin stands and throws Capelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Capelli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Capelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capelli is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griffin tries to score with some ground and pound. Capelli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Griffin stalls from top position.
Griffin throws a strike aimed at the side of Capelli's head but Capelli avoids it well.
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Capelli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Capelli tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capelli struggling a bit here.
Capelli tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capelli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capelli is pushing Griffin's head away, looking to escape. Griffin manages to hold on to the position though.
Griffin slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capelli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Capelli misses with a wild body shot.
Capelli misses with a jab to the body
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
Capelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Capelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin is standing up over Capelli. Capelli looks to escape but Griffin dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Griffin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Griffin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Capelli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griffin connects with a decent elbow.
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Capelli tries to land a body kick
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Capelli!
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Capelli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Capelli wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capelli is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Capelli wants to control but Griffin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a nice forearm strike.
Griffin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Capelli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is working Capelli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Capelli is defending well.
Griffin is putting a hurting on Capelli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capelli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Capelli is defending well.
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin has an Americana. Capelli didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Griffin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Griffin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ronald Griffin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Taphorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
145 lbs
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138 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado darts in and clinches Taphorn up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Taphorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn avoiding damage.
Machado prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taphorn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Machado.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Taphorn being controlled against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Taphorn letting Machado take a breather here.
Taphorn leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn has Machado pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Taphorn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Taphorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn letting Machado take a breather here.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taphorn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
Taphorn is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taphorn is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Taphorn blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taphorn blocks the elbow strike.
Taphorn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Taphorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taphorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado slows down the pace here.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taphorn throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Taphorn and move into the clinch.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Taphorn and move into the clinch.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taphorn manages to circle out of the way.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Taphorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Taphorn.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn throws a body kick that misses.
Taphorn dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Taphorn's head and hops out.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn stalling.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taphorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taphorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taphorn is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taphorn taking a breather.
Taphorn fails to pull guard.
Machado stalling in the clinch.
Machado prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taphorn's brow.
Taphorn blocks the elbow strike.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Taphorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Taphorn has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taphorn fails to pull guard.
Rodrigo Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Taphorn.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taphorn avoiding damage.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taphorn dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Machado tries to clinch
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Peter Taphorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taphorn throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch but Taphorn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taphorn! But no joy.
A cross from Taphorn lands.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taphorn throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado tries to clinch there but Taphorn circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taphorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Taphorn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taphorn misses with a body punch
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taphorn misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn connects with the punch.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado tries to clinch but Taphorn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taphorn! But no joy.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taphorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Rodrigo Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Taphorn gets a clinch.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Taphorn slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taphorn's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Taphorn as the two fighters clinch.
Taphorn is trying to stall.
Taphorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Taphorn shrugs off.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Taphorn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taphorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'JLP sucks. Mark rules!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rino Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rino Gustafson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rino Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner works over Gustafson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rino Gustafson has been cut.
Partner closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Partner.
Partner with a knee to the head.
Partner working Gustafson over with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Partner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Partner scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Partner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gustafson looks winded!
Partner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Partner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partner takes the fight into the clinch.
Partner scores with a knee to the head.
Gustafson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Partner after a bit of a struggle.
Partner pushes Gustafson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustafson. That did some damage!
Partner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustafson, pushing him back against the cage.
Partner lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner landing knees to the head.
Gustafson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustafson's face.
That has opened up Rino Gustafson's cut even more.
Partner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Partner breaks the clinch.
Gustafson gets tackled into the cage by Partner. Partner maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Partner.
Come on Partner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Partner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Partner is leaning against Gustafson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Partner stalling in the clinch.
Partner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Partner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Partner has Gustafson pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Rino Gustafson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gustafson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner landing knees to the head.
Partner working Gustafson over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partner obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Partner manages to break the clinch.
Partner has Gustafson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partner obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Partner.
Rino Gustafson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Partner working Gustafson over with knees to the body.
Partner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafson backwards.
Partner is stalling here.
Partner digs a right hand into Gustafson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafson's gas tank.
Partner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partner pushes Gustafson up against the cage in a clinch.
Partner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Partner.
Gustafson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Partner lands a big head kick that sends Gustafson tumbling to the mat! Partner takes a step backwards and waves Gustafson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rino Gustafson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Partner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Partner waved his t-shirt featuring Machiavelli Boutique's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Gerber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Holley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerber's entrance music is Rammstein - Sonne. A fine choice. Holley has chosen Beer - Ou its good as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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285 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob Holley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Holley ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Holley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a takedown into side control.
Gerber working the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gerber lands a few punches from side control.
Gerber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerber working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerber lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber scores with punches from side control.
Gerber trying to control the action but Holley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holley isn't going anywhere.
Holley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holley, who protects the arm well.
Holley parries the strikes from Gerber easily there. Gerber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holley to escape.
Gerber has hold of Holley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gerber cranks the arm and Holley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sven Gerber!
An out of breath Sven Gerber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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