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G.I. MMA - 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alain pinanonang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pinanonang has chosen adios as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, alain pinanonang!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pinanonang tries to close the distance and clinch but Andres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
pinanonang shoots in for a takedown but Andres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
pinanonang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
pinanonang is looking for a sweep. Andres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
pinanonang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
pinanonang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks pinanonang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres is pressing down on pinanonang's thigh, looking to free his foot. pinanonang is holding on for now.
pinanonang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andres.
Andres throwing shots but pinanonang is blocking nicely.
Andres trying to control from half guard but pinanonang is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because pinanonang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andres is pressing down on pinanonang's thigh, looking to free his foot. pinanonang is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andres controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
pinanonang shoots and misses
and Andres counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in pinanonang's guard now.
Lyoto Andres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of alain pinanonang.
Andres is looking to work some ground and pound but pinanonang has wrist control.
pinanonang keeping moving, preventing Andres from controlling successfully.
Andres lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andres throws and elbow that misses. pinanonang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andres's guard. Nice move by pinanonang!
pinanonang trying to control but Andres is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pinanonang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
pinanonang won't allow Andres to sweep him here.
Andres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andres is breathing heavily.
pinanonang trying to control the position from guard on top but Andres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pinanonang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andres gets a takedown into half guard.
pinanonang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Andres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
pinanonang has his takedown stuffed
and Andres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
pinanonang keeping moving, preventing Andres from controlling successfully.
pinanonang looking for a guillotine here but Andres defends easily.
Andres tries to free his leg and advance position but pinanonang is retaining full guard.
Andres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.
Andres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andres wants to pass the guard but pinanonang is keeping the position.
Andres trying to control the position from guard on top but pinanonang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
pinanonang looking for a guillotine here but Andres defends easily.
pinanonang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres distracts pinanonang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
pinanonang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
pinanonang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
pinanonang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andres defends well.
pinanonang keeping moving, preventing Andres from controlling successfully.
Lyoto Andres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Andres distracts pinanonang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andres stands up over pinanonang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
pinanonang trying to keep a closed guard but Andres is proving a slippery customer.
pinanonang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andres stands and throws pinanonang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Andres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Andres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
pinanonang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
pinanonang is refusing to be controlled, as Andres sits in half guard.
Andres works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
pinanonang wants to control but Andres postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pinanonang is looking to regain half guard here but Andres keeps moving and retains side control.
Andres scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andres grinds an elbow into pinanonang's temple.
Andres cracks pinanonang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
pinanonang tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Andres advances to mount.
pinanonang is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Andres.
pinanonang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andres pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
alain pinanonang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
pinanonang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andres missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pinanonang is refusing to be controlled, as Andres sits in half guard.
pinanonang trying to control from the bottom.
pinanonang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
pinanonang looking for submissions off his back.
pinanonang is refusing to be controlled, as Andres sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
pinanonang is trying to escape back to his feet but Andres uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Andres working the ground and pound but pinanonang is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
pinanonang fails with the takedown
and Andres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Andres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Andres!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christipher Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christipher Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christipher Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton moves into the clinch successfully.
Orton tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orton moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Orton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Orton moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Orton.
Orton connects with a body shot.
Orton tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Orton tries to clinch up.
Orton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orton misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Orton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orton takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Armstrong catches Orton right on the button with a cross.
Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Orton moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
and Orton counters with a good low kick that Armstrong was not able to check.
Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Christipher Armstrong has been cut.
Orton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orton lands with a nice body kick.
Orton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Orton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christipher Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Orton's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong misses with the body kick
and Orton counters with a left to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Orton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick
and Orton counters by clinching up.
Orton tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
Orton prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orton.
Orton missing with knees to the body.
Orton scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Orton has him pinned against the cage.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Orton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Orton stalling the fight.
Orton fails to pull guard.
Christipher Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton stalling against the cage.
Orton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Orton pulls guard successfully.
Orton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton has his feet on Armstrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick by Armstrong misses
and Orton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to full guard here but Orton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Orton controlling his opponent.
I looks like Orton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Orton pushes him away.
Orton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orton controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
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 Christipher Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Armstrong, up you get!
Orton wants to clinch.
Orton has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Orton misses with a knee to the head.
Orton manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orton.
Orton darts in trying to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orton clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Orton stalling against the cage.
Armstrong tries to break free but Orton pushes him back against the cage.
Orton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armstrong up against the cage.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orton tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Orton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orton lands in his opponent's guard.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to clinch but Armstrong slips to the side
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orton lands a body shot.
Orton pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orton clinches.
Orton pulls guard.
Orton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick by Armstrong misses
and Orton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong pushes Orton off looking to stand but Orton dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Orton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Orton moves into the clinch successfully.
Orton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Orton has him pressed against the cage.
Orton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orton.
Orton clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Orton to work.
Orton lands a left hand.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch but Armstrong moves away
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orton rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Orton.
Orton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Orton.
Orton manages to pull guard.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Orton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orton on the ground.
Armstrong is working an open guard so Orton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Christipher Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orton can't get the takedown.
Orton is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong prevents Orton from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is fighting to break Orton's control of his arms but Orton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orton tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Orton tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Orton shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Orton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Orton avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Orton.
Orton tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
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.
Orton slows down the pace here.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Orton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orton takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Orton rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orton lands with a left to the head.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton misses with a takedown
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orton 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 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asim Rahaminamusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahaminamusa comes to the cage accompanied by The Words ‘Best Friend’ Become Redefined. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asim Rahaminamusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Serrano keeps the fight on the outside.
Serrano lands with a nice combination. Rahaminamusa backs away looking to recover.
Rahaminamusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serrano as he jumps to the side.
Serrano looks to land a combination but Rahaminamusa avoids it well.
Serrano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahaminamusa could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Serrano looks to land a combination. Rahaminamusa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Serrano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rahaminamusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serrano throws a right and a left that Rahaminamusa avoids nicely.
Rahaminamusa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Serrano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahaminamusa tries to close the distance and clinch but Serrano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahaminamusa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serrano throws a series of punches but Rahaminamusa avoids them all with ease.
Rahaminamusa blocks a head kick by Serrano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano wants to slow Rahaminamusa down by chopping away at his legs.
Rahaminamusa tries for a takedown but Serrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asim Rahaminamusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serrano connects with a crisp jab.
Serrano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahaminamusa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahaminamusa tries a head kick but it misses.
Serrano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Serrano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rahaminamusa.
Rahaminamusa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serrano's waist but Serrano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rahaminamusa off to one side.
Rahaminamusa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rahaminamusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serrano is fending him off so far but Rahaminamusa persists. Nope, Serrano circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahaminamusa is breathing heavily.
Serrano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahaminamusa circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahaminamusa shoots in and drives through. Serrano sprawls well.
Crunch! Serrano slams his shin into Rahaminamusa's torso.
Serrano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rahaminamusa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Serrano. Rahaminamusa shrugs it off though.
Serrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serrano catches Rahaminamusa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Serrano works over Rahaminamusa's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Serrano scores with a four punch combination!
Serrano lands with a shot to the body.
Serrano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serrano throws a head kick that Rahaminamusa semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Serrano coming out on top.
Serrano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serrano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Serrano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Serrano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rahaminamusa's head.
Rahaminamusa is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Serrano.
Oh Rahaminamusa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serrano connects with a superb combination that knocks Rahaminamusa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Serrano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rahaminamusa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Serrano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields lands a slapping body shot.
Zhukov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fields tries to avoid it but Zhukov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fields to the ground. Fields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhukov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fields moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhukov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bronson Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Zhukov.
Zhukov tries for a takedown but Fields manages to get underhooks.
Zhukov looks gassed!
Fields breaks from the clinch.
Zhukov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fields can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zhukov wants to take a breather but Fields manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zhukov.
Fields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhukov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhukov's guard.
Zhukov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhukov, not yet.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhukov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhukov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fields puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Fields.
Zhukov is looking to improve his position.
Zhukov strikes from the bottom but Fields uses the opportunity to move to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhukov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zhukov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two 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.
Fields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fields working the body and head with strikes.
Fields is looking to take a break and control but Zhukov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fields stands up and beckons Zhukov to his feet.
Fields misses with a wild combination.
Fields scores a takedown into full mount!
Zhukov taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields throws some wild stikes that Zhukov manages to avoid easily.
Zhukov is looking to improve his position but Fields isn't that keen on the idea.
Fields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zhukov is squirming around, avoiding Fields's attempts to control the action.
Zhukov working to try and regain half guard.
Zhukov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zhukov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Zhukov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zhukov tries to hold on but Fields postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zhukov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zhukov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zhukov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fields lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fields avoids the attempt from Zhukov to control.
Fields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zhukov?
Zhukov is bucking up trying to escape but Fields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zhukov working to try and regain half guard.
Fields landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Fields dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhukov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhukov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhukov's half guard.
Fields passes to full mount!
Fields landing strikes from the mount.
Fields working Zhukov over with strikes here.
Fields prevents Zhukov from getting the reversal.
Fields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fields wants to control the pace but Zhukov is squirming around nicely.
Fields throwing strikes here but Zhukov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands a big shot there that rocks Zhukov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zhukov is looking to get to half guard.
Fields trying to control but Zhukov is having none of it.
Zhukov working to try and regain half guard.
Fields raining down shots from the mount!
Fields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhukov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fields is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zhukov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zhukov shrugs it off.
Fields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhukov is looking to escape.
Zhukov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fields lands a nice shot to the head.
Fields raining down shots from the mount!
Zhukov can't escape the position.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zhukov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zhukov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fields lands a heavy elbow.
Zhukov tries to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
Zhukov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zhukov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zhukov looks a forlorn figure.
Zhukov is looking to get to half guard.
Fields with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Fields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zhukov is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Fields dominated that second round.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fields stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Fields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fields misses with a kick to the body.
Zhukov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhukov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fields lands a nice looking body shot.
Fields has Zhukov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fields manages to break the clinch.
Zhukov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fields counters with a series of strikes. Zhukov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bronson Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Zhukov.
Fields misses with the combination.
Zhukov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov dodges the punch combination from Fields.
Zhukov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fields.
Fields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhukov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fields won't be happy with that.
Zhukov looks up at the clock and then as Fields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zhukov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zhukov working the head with strikes.
Zhukov looks up at the clock and then as Fields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zhukov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zhukov working away.
Fields taking a bit of punishment here - Zhukov scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zhukov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fields is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zhukov is trying to ground and pound but Fields uses the momentary lack of control by Zhukov to regain half guard.
Zhukov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhukov.
Fields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhukov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fields missing with punches from the bottom.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhukov prevents Fields from standing back up.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fields fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maxim Zhukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhukov avoids the head kick by Fields.
Zhukov connects with a looping right hand.
Zhukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhukov is defended easily by Fields.
Zhukov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fields tries to avoid it but Zhukov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fields to the ground. Fields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhukov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fields to the mat! Fields manages to get full guard.
Zhukov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fields wants to stand and escape but Zhukov is having none of it.
Bronson Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhukov lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Zhukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Fields!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
206 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
204 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliot swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elliot as he jumps to the side.
Elliot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elliot throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elliot tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elliot to the ground. Elliot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
Oliveira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elliot's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Elliot trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Elliot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliot has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliot wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira pushing down on Elliot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elliot wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira controlling the pace.
Elliot is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira works his way into side control.
That's four 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.
Elliot tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira is working to tighten is grip on Elliot's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Elliot has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Oliveira is really squeezing tight and eventually Elliot passes out! Oliveira breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andreas Johnson - Glorious. Leone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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179 lbs
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22
176 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Leone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holliday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leone is looking to stand up but Holliday isn't so interested in that idea.
Leone keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Holliday connects with a couple of short punches.
Holliday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holliday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday drops back looking for a leg! Leone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leone manages to kick Holliday off! Holliday jumps back into Leone's guard.
Leone is looking to stand up but Holliday isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leone slips a nice elbow through Holliday's hands, connecting with Holliday's forehead.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
Leone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holliday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leone.
Leone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is trying to control but can't.
Leone wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leone is looking to pass Holliday's guard but actually Holliday recovers to full guard.
Holliday has his foot on Leone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leone works his way back into a safe position though.
Holliday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leone wants to stand and escape but instead Holliday has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control but Leone is working from the bottom.
Leone wants to stand but Holliday is controlling the position.
Leone looks gassed!
Holliday connects with a couple of short punches.
Holliday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leone is looking to stand up but Holliday isn't so interested in that idea.
Leone looking for subs off his back but Holliday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holliday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holliday wants to take a breather but Leone is having none of it.
Holliday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holliday works his way into full mount!
Holliday takes Leone's back.
Leone is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Holliday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holliday shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holliday is keen to just control but Leone is a slippery customer.
Leone wants to stand back up but Holliday manages to pass into side control.
Holliday is trying to ground and pound but Leone uses the momentary lack of control by Holliday to regain half guard.
Holliday is looking for a kimura but Leone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holliday to get the leverage.
Holliday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leone has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leone is trying to stand.
Leone is breathing heavily.
Leone punching from the bottom.
Leone is trying to stand up here but Holliday is controlling him well.
Holliday is trying to control the action in half guard but Leone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holliday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leone is trying to stand up here but Holliday is controlling him well.
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.
Leone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leone wants to stand and escape but Holliday is having none of it.
Holliday trying to control but Leone is working from the bottom.
Holliday slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leone keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
Holliday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is trying to get an arm triangle but Leone is defending well.
Leone is pushing Holliday's head away, looking to escape. Holliday manages to hold on to the position though.
Holliday tries for a kimura but Leone is defending well.
Holliday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holliday working away.
Carson Holliday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holliday.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday tries for a kimura but Leone is defending well.
Leone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holliday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Holliday dominated that second 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.
Leone misses with a takedown attempt
and Holliday counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leone!
Leone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Holliday is looking for the choke from the back position but Leone is controlling his hands well.
Holliday keeps control of the position as Leone tries to break free.
Holliday biding his time, looking for the opening.
Holliday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leone is defending well though. Holliday let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leone controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday is hanging on to Leone's back as he tries to escape.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Holliday.
Holliday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leone is defending well though. Holliday let's go of the attempt for now.
Leone is in bad spot here.
Leone is trying to defend against the choke here but Holliday has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Holliday Tightens the hold and Leone taps out furiously! Holliday displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Holliday!
Carson Holliday retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jetro delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by We Steady Mobbin!. Khal Drago has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jetro delos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago clinches.
delos Santos stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
delos Santos wants to clinch
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
delos Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Drago is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but delos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. delos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drago working a defensive guard but delos Santos passes into half guard.
delos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
delos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. delos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but delos Santos postures up.
delos Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
delos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drago defending well though.
Drago trying to control here.
Drago controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
delos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drago is controlling delos Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
delos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drago defending well though.
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.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from delos Santos.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
delos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
delos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago breaks the clinch.
delos Santos fails with the takedown
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetro delos Santos.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
delos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
delos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing short punches from the bottom.
delos Santos trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. delos Santos defends it easily.
delos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drago!
delos Santos tries to escape but Drago is in control.
delos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago is thwarting delos Santos's attempts to control the position.
delos Santos wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drago thows a huge punch but delos Santos dodges it nicely.
Drago drops an elbow to the side of delos Santos's head.
delos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
delos Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drago!
delos Santos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drago because delos Santos loaded up on that one.
Drago holds on for dear life.
Drago swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
delos Santos punching from mount but Drago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
delos Santos avoids the attempt from Drago to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
delos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Drago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
delos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
delos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetro delos Santos.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago clinches up with delos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
delos Santos with a poor takedown
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
delos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Drago moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago successfully pulls guard.
Drago pulls delos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents delos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drago trying to control the position.
Drago working for a triangle but delos Santos defends it easily.
Drago keeping moving, preventing delos Santos from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
delos Santos is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
delos Santos misses with a takedown
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
delos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. delos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khal Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
delos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
delos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago gets control of delos Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Drago trying to control the position.
delos Santos preventing the sweep.
delos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Drago is trying to keep delos Santos in close.
Drago wriggles free and stands up.
Drago drives through and clinches with delos Santos against the cage.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago darts in and clinches delos Santos up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago lands a lovely overhand right.
delos Santos misses with a takedown
and Drago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jetro delos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago cracks delos Santos with an open hand slap.
delos Santos tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
delos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago throws a series of punches but delos Santos avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drago dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
delos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
delos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago jumps into guard, dragging delos Santos to the mat.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
delos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago managing to control the position.
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. delos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
delos Santos won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from delos Santos.
Drago punching from the bottom.
delos Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drago preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
delos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago is trying to maintain the position but delos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
delos Santos fails with the takedown
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago slows down the pace here.
Drago drags the fight down to the ground.
Drago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
delos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago has his feet on delos Santos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
delos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetro delos Santos.
delos Santos is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now delos Santos has his back to the cage.
delos Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
delos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
delos Santos trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
delos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from delos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as delos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. delos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. delos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drago holds on and takes a little breather.
delos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drago!
Khal Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
delos Santos is not content to let Drago control the position.
delos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
delos Santos tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
delos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for delos Santos.
delos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Drago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago landing with the ground and pound.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as delos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
delos Santos is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
delos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore scores with a hook.
Moore tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore misses with a hook.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Moore connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gracie - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Moore!
Aaron Moore retains his light heavyweight title!
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