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UCF: Rise Up PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powers is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Powers circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers has Franco pulled in close to control his posture.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Powers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powers is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franco won't be happy with that.
A control attempt from Franco but he's now mounted!
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Franco looks a forlorn figure.
Franco is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers tries to control but Franco wriggling away.
Franco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powers looking to control but Franco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers lands a big elbow.
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Powers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franco tries to clinch
and Powers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Powers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Franco clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Francisco Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Powers.
Franco looking for a takedown.
Powers looking to stall.
Franco tries to score a body lock takedown but Powers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Powers breaks from the clinch.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powers is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers controlling from the top position.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers pushing down on Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Powers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Francisco Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco clinches but Powers breaks the clinch
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Franco fights it but they end up in guard.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Powers drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Franco's guard.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powers moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco controlling the action here for a moment.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.
Powers tries to stall but Franco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Powers is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco throws an elbow but Powers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Powers is not content to let Franco control the position.
Franco tries to advance to mount but Powers instead regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is not content to let Franco control the position.
Powers trying to control but Franco postures up.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Franco is controlling him well.
Franco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers working a defensive guard but Franco passes into half guard.
Powers wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Powers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Powers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Franco pulls his head out easily.
Powers is trying to stand.
Powers gets full guard.
Powers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers connects with a couple of short punches.
Powers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franco's guard.
Franco punching from the bottom.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.
Powers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franco's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francisco Franco.
I think Powers 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jaxson Powers!
Jaxson Powers wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Lighten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pancho Dee!
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, Kane Lighten!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighten avoids the head kick by Dee.
Lighten throws and low kick but Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lighten to the mat! Lighten manages to get full guard.
Dee landing with the ground and pound.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Dee tries to stand but Lighten is controlling from the bottom.
Dee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lighten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dee wanted to stand there but Lighten had control of the position.
Dee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lighten is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Lighten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Lighten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dee is looking for a triangle here but Lighten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Lighten decides to stand back up. Lighten steps back and let's Dee get back to his feet.
Lighten lands a slapping body shot.
Lighten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lighten is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee wants to control but Lighten postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighten works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dee wants to control but Lighten postures up.
Lighten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dee tries to bench press Lighten off him but Lighten keeps the position.
Lighten trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lighten is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Lighten dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dee looks to land a combination but Lighten avoids it well.
Lighten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lighten is one step ahead there.
Dee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lighten is stalling in the full guard.
Lighten wants to stand but Dee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dee wants to sweep here but Lighten controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lighten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is looking to control Lighten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dee avoid being mounted?
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lighten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee defends it well.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lighten stops Dee from getting back to his feet.
Lighten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dee wants to control but Lighten is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lighten is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Dee.
Lighten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lighten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dee shoots and misses
and Lighten makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dee really felt that one!
Dee tries for a takedown but Lighten circles away easily
and Lighten counters with a single leg into guard. Dee didn't expect that.
Lighten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
Lighten is working an open guard so Dee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lighten turns into him and now he's in Dee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Lighten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lighten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lighten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dee's head.
It looks like Pancho Dee has been cut.
Lighten gets the takedown into side control.
Lighten working away.
Dee being controlled for a moment.
Lighten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dee stops Lighten from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dee keeps working.
Dee is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lighten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dee is trying to reverse the position but instead Lighten has taken his back - oops!
Lighten has the hooks in. Dee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dee is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lighten cracks Dee with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dee from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lighten wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
Dee has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lighten is hanging on to Dee's back as he tries to escape.
Dee is covering up but some of the strikes from Lighten are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Dee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dee turns into Lighten and is now in his guard.
Dee stands and throws Lighten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dee works to advance to full mount. Lighten defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lighten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Lighten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lighten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kane Lighten!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Kane Lighten!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Kane Lighten!
Kane Lighten wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Screech Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Van Lessen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Screech Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Screech Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Van Lessen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Powers. No joy for Van Lessen on that attempt.
Van Lessen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Lessen looks gassed!
Powers looks to land a right hand but Van Lessen moved out of range.
Powers waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Van Lessen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.
A choreographed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Powers swings for the body but Van Lessen moves out of range.
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Lessen is rocked!
Powers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Lessen is still in real trouble! Can Powers finish him?
Powers is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Van Lessen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Powers fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Van Lessen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Powers! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Screech Powers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between All Standup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Aerials as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, All Standup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab to Standup's midsection.
Standup scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Standup throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Standup.
Standup avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Standup misses.
Standup really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson pushes Standup up against the cage in a clinch.
Standup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Standup is tying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Standup is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standup's back!
Jackson tightening his grip on Standup, looking for the choke.
Jackson trying to control.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Standup rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standup trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Standup has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson wants to control but Standup is keeping busy.
Jackson is looking for the choke from the back position but Standup is controlling his hands well.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson is hanging on to Standup's back as he tries to escape.
Standup is working hard here to advance position.
Standup manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Standup.
Standup won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Standup knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson controls Standup momentarily but Standup frees himself.
Standup stops Jackson from standing up.
Standup wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Standup misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Standup tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Standup keeps him there for the moment.
Standup keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Standup has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Standup won't allow it.
Jackson wants to break free but Standup has control.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Standup's guard.
Jackson stands and steps away. Standup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Standup throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Standup will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Standup in his tracks.
All Standup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Standup takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson rushes Standup and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Standup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Standup throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Standup scores with a jab to the jaw.
Standup paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Standup throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Standup.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Standup is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Standup blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Standup shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Standup throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jackson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Standup follows into mount!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Jay Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Standup maintains control.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Standup finish him?
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Standup is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Standup.
Standup is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Standup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Standup goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Standup's guard.
Standup keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Standup is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson advances position into side control!
That's two 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.
Jackson advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Standup has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson get's back to his feet.
A lazy left from Standup finds it's target.
Standup plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Standup checks a leg kick.
Standup connects with a high kick.
Standup displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
All Standup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Standup scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Standup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Standup lands a nice looking body shot.
Standup drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Standup dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). All Standup!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test SubMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jed Rox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test SubMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Rox!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rox lunges at SubMan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SubMan's hand.
SubMan checks a low kick from Rox.
Rox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SubMan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rox working for a triangle but SubMan defends it easily.
SubMan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SubMan thows a big elbow that misses.
Rox is trying to control the position but SubMan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SubMan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rox's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox looking for submissions off his back.
SubMan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
SubMan seems to be looking for submissions.
SubMan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rox is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SubMan is tying to control. Rox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rox is trying to get back to full guard.
Rox is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SubMan ducks right into an uppercut from Rox.
Rox scores with a three punch combo!
Rox looks gassed!
Rox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
SubMan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rox's guard.
Rox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SubMan manages to get himself to full guard.
Rox throwing strikes but missing.
Rox wants to control from the top but SubMan keeps moving.
Rox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SubMan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test SubMan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rox wants to land a leg kick but SubMan is out of range.
Rox with a lazy takedown attempt
and SubMan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rox's guard.
SubMan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rox with a lazy takedown attempt
and SubMan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rox won't be happy with that.
SubMan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rox tries to buck SubMan off but SubMan is having none of it.
Rox pushes SubMan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, SubMan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SubMan off and has taken his back!
SubMan fending off the submission attempt from Rox.
SubMan covering up well under a series of strikes from Rox.
Rox tries to keep control of the position but SubMan is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rox goes for an armbar but SubMan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from SubMan.
SubMan wants to control from the top but Rox keeps moving.
Rox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from SubMan.
Rox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SubMan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Test SubMan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SubMan stands and steps away. Rox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rox throws a head kick that SubMan semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SubMan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rox. Rox obviously looking to wear him down.
Test SubMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rox is breathing heavily.
Rox shoots and misses
and SubMan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Test SubMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Rox.
Rox is striking from the bottom but SubMan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
SubMan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
SubMan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SubMan working for a submission but Rox is keeping him at bay.
Rox is trying to reverse the position but instead SubMan has taken his back - oops!
Rox is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get SubMan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rox rolls, trying to escape but SubMan keeps control of the position.
SubMan tries to get the hooks in deep but Rox pushed the leg off.
Rox manages to reverse the position and now he's in SubMan's guard. Nice work there by Rox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test SubMan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
SubMan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rox tries to sprawl out of it but SubMan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
SubMan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rox.
Rox punishes SubMan's body with a nice straight punch.
SubMan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rox tries for a takedown but SubMan circles away easily
and SubMan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rox's guard.
Rox controls SubMan momentarily but SubMan frees himself.
Rox working for a triangle but SubMan defends it easily.
Rox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SubMan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan trying to control but Rox is working from the bottom.
SubMan advances position into side control!
SubMan tries for a kimura but Rox is defending well.
Rox tries to buck SubMan off but SubMan is having none of it.
Rox sneaks back into half guard.
Rox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rox looking for submissions off his back.
Rox pushes SubMan off looking to stand but SubMan dives back in and keeps control.
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.
SubMan slows the pace down in half guard.
SubMan is trying to work for a kimura but Rox is defending well.
Rox is defending against the submission attempts here by SubMan.
Rox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SubMan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SubMan's back!
SubMan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rox is persistently looking for the submission but SubMan is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test SubMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SubMan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Test SubMan!
Test SubMan wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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