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RS Friday Fight Night VII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 9144 p4p, 856 weight class) and Theo Mitchell (ranked 7851 p4p, 791 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theo Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell scores with a takedown into Marbleforge's guard.
Marbleforge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
Marbleforge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Marbleforge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Marbleforge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!
Marbleforge throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mitchell tries to roll but Marbleforge sticks to his back.
Marbleforge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mitchell is defending well though. Marbleforge let's go of the attempt for now.
Mitchell won't enjoy being in this position. Marbleforge looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mitchell is tapping - it's over boys! Marbleforge picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Riffe (ranked 9673 p4p, 784 weight class) and Sebouh Nazaryan (ranked 6743 p4p, 664 weight class). Riffe comes to the cage accompanied by Bad and Boujee. Sebouh Nazaryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Riffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebouh Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Riffe is having none of it.
Riffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan just manages to avoid it.
Riffe misses with a few strikes there.
Riffe closes the distance and pushes Nazaryan back into the cage.
Riffe lands a takedown into guard.
Nazaryan working a defensive guard here.
Riffe connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riffe working some strikes from top position.
Nazaryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazaryan on the ground.
Nazaryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan wants to sweep here but Riffe controlling him for the moment.
Riffe wants to pass the guard but Nazaryan is keeping the position.
Riffe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riffe preventing the sweep.
Riffe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazaryan working for a triangle but Riffe defends it easily.
Riffe won't allow Nazaryan to sweep him here.
Nazaryan controls Riffe momentarily but Riffe frees himself.
Riffe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riffe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazaryan wants to sweep here but Riffe controlling him for the moment.
Riffe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Riffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazaryan is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nazaryan seems to have locked his on tight now - Riffe screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nazaryan, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sebouh Nazaryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Apollo (ranked 5651 p4p, 600 weight class) and Kung Le (ranked 7976 p4p, 715 weight class). Max Apollo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Le!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo blocks a head kick by Le.
Le clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo jumps guard and drags Le to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Le pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Le really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le controls the pace.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Le tries to pass.
Apollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Le must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Le throws a big elbow that misses.
Le is looking to advance position but Apollo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Apollo controlling from mount.
Apollo has hold of Le's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo has hold of Le's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Le manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Le is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apollo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Le because Apollo loaded up on that one.
Le is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action.
Le tries to hold on but Apollo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Apollo looking to control but Le is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le is looking to get to half guard.
Le wants to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Le tries to control the position but Apollo now has his back.
Le is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Le.
Le rolls, trying to escape but Apollo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Le tries to break free.
Le showing good submission defense here.
Le tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo is working for a rear naked choke. Le is not defending it well and Apollo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Le refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Le's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Apollo!
A relieved looking Max Apollo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Major (ranked 4335 p4p, 569 weight class) and Moloch Madakassan (ranked 5276 p4p, 645 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
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, Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madakassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Major.
No joy there for Major, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madakassan throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range.
Major loads up on a big right hand but Madakassan slips the punch.
Madakassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madakassan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Madakassan tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Major scores with a jab to the body.
Madakassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Major is just out of range.
Major lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Madakassan blocks a leg kick.
Major has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Madakassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Major throws a leg kick but Madakassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Madakassan wants to slow Major down by chopping away at his legs.
Madakassan tries to clinch there but Major circles away.
Major fails with a takedown attempt.
Major clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan slowing the pace effectively.
Major gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madakassan.
Madakassan pulls Major into guard.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madakassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Major is aware though and is defending well.
Major is looking to stand up but Madakassan won't let him.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Madakassan being controlled here, momentarily.
Madakassan is pulling down on Major's head to control his posture.
Madakassan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Major got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madakassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Major has managed to get both his arms back between Madakassan's legs - danger averted.
Madakassan working a defensive guard here.
Madakassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Major doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Major manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Major from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Major from controlling successfully.
Major sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Madakassan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Major paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Madakassan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moloch Madakassan!
Moloch Madakassan very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Ralph Dean (ranked 4714 p4p, 530 weight class) and Zarko Zidane (ranked 6750 p4p, 666 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
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, Zarko Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane needs to keep his hands up - Dean had a free shot at his head there.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Zidane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean punishes Zidane's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Dean.
Dean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Zidane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Dean finds it's target.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean works over Zidane's head and body with a nice combination.
Dean connects with a nice looking jab.
Dean lands with a hook. Zidane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean lands a body shot.
Dean works the jab nicely.
Zidane is rocked!
Zidane is aggressively charging in as Dean backs up avoiding any damage. Dean tosses out a jab and Zidane runs right into it face first! Zidane is out cold! Dean dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zidane's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!
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