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Fight for New York PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diamond Dogs. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
Miller darts in and clinches Peterson up against the cage.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Peterson is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller stays in close to Peterson's body and controls the position.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Peterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peterson controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Peterson looks gassed!
Miller tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Miller tries to kick Peterson off but Peterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Peterson pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peterson wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Peterson wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is not content to let Peterson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tightens his grip and picks Peterson up, before dumping him to the ground. Peterson manages to land in guard.
Miller is sitting in close to Peterson's body. Peterson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Miller is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Miller is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Victor Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Gillberg!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gillberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gillberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gillberg misses with a straight left.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michaels fakes the leg kick and cracks Gillberg in the body.
Michaels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gillberg's head.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Gillberg avoids it well.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Gillberg.
Michaels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gillberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gillberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michaels feints and then cracks Gillberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gillberg down.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels misses with a combination
letting Gillberg counter with a right hand.
Michaels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gillberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Gillberg.
Gillberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gillberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michaels won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gillberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gillberg looks gassed!
Michaels tries to improve position but can't.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Gillberg drags him back down.
Michaels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Gillberg defends the submission attempt.
Gillberg trying to control but Michaels postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels prevents Gillberg from improving his position.
Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gillberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gillberg avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gillberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels is rocked!
Gillberg lands with a big left! Michaels is wobbled badly! Gillberg comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Michaels to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Theo Gillberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamwow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Shinkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Shamwow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Shinkiller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamwow throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinkiller.
Shamwow has a takedown stuffed.
Shamwow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinkiller tries to avoid it but Shamwow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinkiller to the ground. Shinkiller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Shamwow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamwow looks to land a left hand but Shinkiller moved out of range nicely.
Shamwow scores with a nice strike.
Shamwow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shinkiller is rocked!
Shamwow is nestled in close to Shinkiller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shinkiller is still in real trouble! Can Shamwow finish him?
Shinkiller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shamwow.
Shinkiller seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamwow throws a strike but Shinkiller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shinkiller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shinkiller looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamwow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow postures up in Shinkiller's guard and throws a big left but Shinkiller blocks it.
Shamwow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shamwow with a nice head shot there.
Shamwow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinkiller is keeping the position for now.
Shamwow with a nice head shot there.
Shinkiller controls Shamwow momentarily but Shamwow frees himself.
Shamwow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinkiller is on top in guard.
Shinkiller wanted to stand there but Shamwow had control of the position.
Shamwow is trying to control the position but Shinkiller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinkiller won't allow Shamwow to sweep him here.
Shamwow is working hard here to advance position.
Shamwow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shamwow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shinkiller is trying to maintain the position but Shamwow is very close to passing his half guard.
Shinkiller looking for submissions off his back.
Shamwow wants to free his trapped foot but Shinkiller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shinkiller gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinkiller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shamwow is controlling him.
Shinkiller looking to control.
Shinkiller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shamwow is working Shinkiller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shamwow swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinkiller.
Shamwow slow jab from Shinkiller misses its intended target.
Shinkiller misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamwow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shinkiller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shamwow.
Shinkiller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamwow is looking to work some ground and pound but Shinkiller has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinkiller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shinkiller trying to keep a closed guard but Shamwow is proving a slippery customer.
Shinkiller looking to control but Shamwow passes into half guard.
Shamwow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamwow throwing shots but Shinkiller is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shamwow connects with a nice short shot to Shinkiller's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamwow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamwow is pressing down on Shinkiller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shinkiller is holding on for now.
Shamwow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Shamwow there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamwow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shamwow fakes the body blow, causing Shinkiller to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shinkiller goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Shamwow!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Cider is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Cider!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Cider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
Paul Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cider is stalling in the full guard.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zulu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cider.
Cider is stalling in the full guard.
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Zulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider is stalling in the full guard.
Cider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zulu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zulu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cider slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cider on the ground.
Cider passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cider is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cider wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
Cider looks gassed!
Cider decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zulu to his feet.
Zulu digs a good hook to Cider's body.
Zulu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shaka Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider's hand.
Zulu tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider tries to clinch there but Zulu circles away.
Zulu throws a one two combo.
Zulu lands a two punch combo.
Zulu tries to clinch
and Cider counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zulu's guard now.
Zulu wants to stand but Cider is controlling the position.
Cider trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider wants to stand but Zulu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider postures up in Zulu's guard and throws a big left but Zulu blocks it.
Cider is pushing down on Zulu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zulu is fighting to maintain full guard but Cider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cider not doing much here.
Cider postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zulu to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider has Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cider dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Zulu.
Cider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cider tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Cider tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Cider.
Cider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zulu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Cider's takedown attempt.
Cider has Zulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zulu!
Zulu misses with a two punch combination.
Cider is breathing heavily.
Cider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zulu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cider momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zulu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu clinches but Cider breaks the clinch
and Cider counters with a takedown into side control.
Cider is working Zulu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cider tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cider misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cider has an Americana. Zulu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cider is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cider hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Cider!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hercules Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Halopovic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halopovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson pushes down on Halopovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halopovic is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halopovic avoid being mounted?
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Halopovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson 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.
Halopovic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Halopovic's hands, connecting with Halopovic's forehead.
Halopovic is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halopovic is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Halopovic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hercules Henderson!
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