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VFC 8: Sam vs. Christ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Doerkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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, Byron Doerkson!
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, Rudolfo Halopovic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerkson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halopovic as he jumps to the side.
Halopovic clinches.
A short left from Halopovic.
Halopovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halopovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doerkson on the side of the head.
It looks like Byron Doerkson has been cut.
Halopovic forces Doerkson back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Halopovic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halopovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doerkson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doerkson tries to clinch up.
Halopovic pushes Doerkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Halopovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doerkson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halopovic counters with a left hand that sends Doerkson to the canvas!
Doerkson is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerkson has his foot on Halopovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halopovic works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halopovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Doerkson is retaining full guard.
Doerkson 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.
Halopovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doerkson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halopovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Doerkson has wrist control.
Halopovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halopovic tries to stand but Doerkson is controlling from the bottom.
Halopovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halopovic distracts Doerkson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doerkson keeping moving, preventing Halopovic from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doerkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Doerkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Halopovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halopovic tries to bum rush Doerkson with a series of wild strikes but Doerkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doerkson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halopovic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Doerkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halopovic throws a left that rocks Doerkson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Halopovic dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Doerkson regain composure!
Oh Doerkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doerkson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doerkson tries to improve position but can't.
Doerkson seems to have got his legs back now.
Halopovic landing a few strikes.
Doerkson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halopovic's best efforts.
Doerkson tries to roll over but Halopovic keeps him under control.
Halopovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halopovic tries to pass to full mount but Doerkson defends it.
Doerkson wants to get back to full guard.
Halopovic working the head and body with strikes.
Halopovic working Doerkson over with strikes.
Halopovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doerkson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doerkson tries to get to full guard but Halopovic has control of the leg.
Halopovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halopovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doerkson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doerkson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doerkson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halopovic trying to control but Doerkson is working from the bottom.
Halopovic gets to his feet. Doerkson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic tests Doerkson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Halopovic finds it's target.
Doerkson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Halopovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doerkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halopovic counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Doerkson!
Halopovic stalling.
Doerkson manages to get to full guard.
Doerkson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Halopovic!
Doerkson looking for a guillotine from mount but Halopovic is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doerkson looking to secure an arm triangle but Halopovic defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson has hold of Halopovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halopovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Doerkson has hold of Halopovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halopovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halopovic is looking to get to half guard.
Doerkson avoids the attempt from Halopovic to control.
Halopovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doerkson landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halopovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Halopovic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Doerkson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halopovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halopovic wants to hold on but Doerkson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolfo Halopovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doerkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halopovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halopovic clinches up with Doerkson and pushes him back against the cage.
Doerkson letting Halopovic take a breather here.
Doerkson prevents Halopovic from breaking the clinch.
Halopovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halopovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doerkson.
Doerkson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Halopovic to the mat! Halopovic manages to get full guard.
Doerkson drops back looking for a leg! Halopovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halopovic manages to kick Doerkson off! Doerkson jumps back into Halopovic's guard.
Halopovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doerkson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doerkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halopovic is keeping the position for now.
Halopovic working a defensive guard here.
Halopovic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerkson chips away with some ground and pound.
Doerkson postures up and lands a big shot to Halopovic's brow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halopovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Halopovic has Doerkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Halopovic manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Halopovic misses.
Halopovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doerkson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halopovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halopovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halopovic is looking to clinch but Doerkson is avoiding it.
Halopovic clinches with his opponent.
Halopovic breaks from the clinch.
Halopovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Doerkson.
A punch lands to the side of Doerkson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Doerkson circles away.
Halopovic drives through and clinches with Doerkson against the cage.
Halopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halopovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halopovic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Doerkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doerkson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halopovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Doerkson from advancing to side control.
Doerkson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halopovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doerkson.
Doerkson is looking for a kimura but Halopovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doerkson to get the leverage.
Halopovic has hold of Doerkson's hands but Doerkson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doerkson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halopovic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Byron Doerkson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
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, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Stroud slips a jab and a cross from Hunecke.
Hunecke looks to land a right hand but Stroud moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stroud.
Stroud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunecke to the mat! Hunecke manages to get full guard.
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!
Stroud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunecke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroud wants to get up but he can't break Hunecke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stroud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
Hunecke looks gassed!
Stroud fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Hunecke counters with a left and a right that stings Stroud.
Hunecke swinging wilding here.
Hunecke has his takedown stuffed
and Stroud counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hunecke is not content to let Stroud control the position.
Hunecke manages to get to full guard.
Hunecke wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunecke controlling Stroud's posture.
Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunecke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroud is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stroud manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunecke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunecke trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Stroud trying to strike off his back.
Hunecke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunecke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stroud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunecke throws a big right hand that misses.
Stroud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunecke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunecke preventing the sweep.
Hunecke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to control the position but Hunecke postures up.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunecke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunecke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stroud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunecke is one step ahead there.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
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.
Stroud pulls Hunecke in close to prevent any damage.
Stroud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunecke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroud looking for a guillotine here but Hunecke defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud striking off his back but it's not causing Hunecke any problems.
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 Lee Stroud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroud wants to clinch up but Hunecke keeps it at a distance.
Hunecke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunecke but Hunecke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stroud gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunecke wants to control but Stroud is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroud is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunecke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunecke is looking for a sweep. Stroud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunecke is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.
Stroud wants to pass the guard but Hunecke is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunecke is not content to let Stroud control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunecke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunecke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stroud gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stroud tries to clinch but Hunecke moves away
and Hunecke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stroud trying to control from the bottom.
Hunecke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunecke is keen to just control but Stroud is a slippery customer.
Stroud wants to improve his position but Hunecke is controlling well.
Hunecke is keen to just control but Stroud is a slippery customer.
Lee Stroud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stroud moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke wants to control from the top but Stroud keeps moving.
Stroud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stroud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunecke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunecke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Stroud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stroud has his hands on Hunecke's head, controlling the position.
Hunecke postures up.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Hunecke from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud has his foot on Hunecke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunecke works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunecke stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunecke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunecke trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Hunecke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hunecke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroud wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud drops his hands momentarily and Hunecke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stroud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stroud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunecke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stroud connects with a decent elbow.
Stroud has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hunecke is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stroud yanks on the arm and Hunecke is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stroud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Stroud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sham Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Godard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sham Pow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Godard!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pow really is a fat lump.
Godard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Godard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Godard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godard landing a few strikes.
Godard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pow tries to buck Godard off but Godard is having none of it.
Godard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Godard trying to control the position but Pow is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow tries to buck Godard off but Godard is having none of it.
Godard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pow!
Pow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Godard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Godard looks gassed!
Pow wants to get back to full guard.
Pow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Godard pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Godard there.
Godard is looking to advance position but Pow won't allow it.
Godard wants to take a breather but Pow is having none of it.
Pow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Godard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Godard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Godard thows a big elbow that misses.
Godard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pow had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Godard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pow Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Godard's back instead.
Godard trying to control the action but Pow just sinks the hooks in.
Godard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pow's arms.
Pow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!
Pow is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Godard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow working for a choke but Godard is defending well.
Godard turns into Pow and is now in his guard.
Pow had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Godard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pow Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Godard's back instead.
Godard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Godard gets back to full guard.
Godard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godard working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Godard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Godard trying to control but Pow is working from the bottom.
Pow can't keep his opponent in guard - Godard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pow gets full guard.
Pow keeping moving, preventing Godard from controlling successfully.
Pow has his foot on Godard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godard works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godard trying to control the position from guard on top but Pow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godard chips away with some ground and pound.
Pow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Godard will probably get the nod.
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.
Pow tries to clinch but Godard is having none of it.
Pow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pow moves in looking to clinch but Godard pushes him off.
Pow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Godard with that takedown attempt.
Pow is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pow tries to clinch up but Godard circles away and keeps his distance.
Pow tries to clinch there but Godard circles away.
Pow wants to clinch.
Pow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow moves out of range of the strikes.
Godard throws a series of punches but Pow moves out of range.
Pow misses with a takedown attempt
and Godard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pow won't be happy with that.
Pow is looking for a sweep.
Godard cracks Pow with a big elbow.
Godard is breathing heavily.
Godard scores with punches from side control.
Pow is trying to get back to half guard.
Godard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Godard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pow manages to get back to half guard.
Godard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godard not doing much here.
Pow wants to improve his position but Godard is controlling well.
Pow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Godard pulls his head out easily.
Godard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pow wants to sweep here but Godard controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godard wants to control from the top but Pow keeps moving.
Godard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Godard throwing strikes from guard but Pow blocks nicely.
Godard distracts Pow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Godard passes into side control.
Pow tries to bench press Godard off him but Godard keeps the position.
Godard working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pow is looking for a sweep.
Pow is working hard here to advance position.
Pow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Godard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Godard is defending against the submission attempts here by Pow.
Godard wants to improve his position but Pow is controlling well.
Pow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Godard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Pow darts in trying to clinch
and Godard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Godard lands a couple of elbows.
Godard is working Pow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eric Godard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pow keeping full guard, as Godard tries to pass.
Pow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Godard uses it to pass to side control.
Pow tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Godard stalls from top position.
Pow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godard in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Godard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Godard working the ground and pound effectively.
Godard misses with some ground and pound and Pow recovers position to half guard.
Pow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pow had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Godard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pow Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Godard's back instead.
Godard turns into Pow and is now in his guard.
Godard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Godard striking from the bottom here.
Godard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godard working some strikes from top position.
Pow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Godard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godard is in close to Pow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Godard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Godard postures up and lands a big shot to Pow's brow.
Godard works over Pow with some ground and pound from guard.
Godard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godard cracks Pow with a solid left hand.
Godard trying to control but Pow is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pow's head.
Pow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Godard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pow had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Godard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pow Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Godard's back instead.
Godard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pow.
Godard fending off the submission attempt from Pow.
Godard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pow's arms.
Pow 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, Godard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Godard breaks Pow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sham Pow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godard works over Pow with some ground and pound from guard.
Godard trying to control the position from guard on top but Pow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Godard postures up and lands a big shot to Pow's brow.
Godard throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Godard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pow is keeping the position for now.
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 Sham Pow.
I think Godard 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 Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Godard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajdin Lovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smit comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lovic's choice of entrance music: Zlatni Ljiljani. Paul Smit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Smit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajdin Lovic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smit as he jumps to the side.
Smit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smit wants to control from the top but Lovic keeps moving.
Smit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit won't allow Lovic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovic is pulling down on Smit's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovic keeping moving, preventing Smit from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lovic misses with a takedown attempt - Smit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul Smit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajdin Lovic.
Lovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smit moves into range and clinches up with Lovic.
Smit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lovic.
Lovic is looking to control Smit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovic avoid being mounted?
Lovic looks gassed!
Lovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lovic defending well though.
Smit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smit slips a jab and a cross from Lovic.
Smit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smit swivels and escapes.
Lovic fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Smit.
Smit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Smit. No joy for Lovic on that attempt.
Smit tries to keep at a distance but Lovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smit wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smit looking to stall.
Smit tries to pull guard but Lovic won't allow it.
Smit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovic's elbow.
Smit breaks the clinch.
Lovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Smit sprawls well. He's pushed Lovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul Smit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smit closes the distance and clinches.
Lovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smit regains guard.
Lovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lovic looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit keeping moving, preventing Lovic from controlling successfully.
Smit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovic stands and steps away. Smit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smit looks for a takedown but Lovic sprawls well.
Lovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smit swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ajdin Lovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smit avoids the head kick by Lovic.
Smit has closed the distance and engaged Lovic in a clinch.
Smit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smit manages to break the clinch.
Smit clinches.
Smit looking for a takedown.
Lovic is looking to control Smit's arms but Smit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lovic has his back to the cage.
Lovic tries to pull guard but Smit holds him up against the cage and eventually Lovic drops back down to his feet.
Lovic gets underhooks to prevent Smit's takedown attempt.
Lovic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smit lands with a light punch inside.
Lovic manages to break the clinch.
Smit moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovic is pressed up against the cage. Smit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovic down to the mat. Lovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smit, pushing him back against the cage.
Smit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lovic jumps into guard, dragging Smit to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovic trying to control the position.
Lovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit postures up.
Lovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Lovic, not yet.
Lovic has Smit pulled in close to control his posture.
Lovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smit should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lovic has tightened it up now! Smit should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ajdin Lovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeehaw McKickAss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKickAss comes to the cage accompanied by Hallowed be thy name. Gyver has chosen MacGyver as his entrance music. Yeehaw McKickAss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Gyver's chin.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yeehaw McKickAss!
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, Mac Gyver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKickAss keeps the fight on the outside.
McKickAss swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyver.
Gyver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKickAss lands a nice looking body shot.
McKickAss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKickAss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McKickAss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gyver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by McKickAss misses
and Gyver counters with an outside leg kick.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKickAss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKickAss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gyver is rocked!
McKickAss throws a series of punches but Gyver moves out of range.
Gyver seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McKickAss shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gyver is backing up but McKickAss catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gyver covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McKickAss Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeehaw McKickAss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Coll struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Xander Coll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Jay Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coll gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mason.
Mason lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Xander Coll has been cut.
Coll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coll looks gassed!
Coll takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Mason.
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!
Mason lands a damaging elbow.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Coll in his tracks for a moment.
Mason lands an elbow inside that Coll shrugs off.
Mason throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coll throws an elbow but misses.
Coll stalling against the cage.
Mason misses with an elbow strike.
Coll fails to pull guard.
Mason lands a big knee! That's hurt Coll! Oh, he's all over the place! Mason lands another knee that sends Coll to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Mason!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Maglieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witsanu Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanabe has chosen Grew Up a Screw Up- Ludacris as his entrance music. Witsanu Tanabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Maglieri!
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, Witsanu Tanabe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maglieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tanabe as Maglieri shoots in.
Maglieri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maglieri advances position into side control!
Maglieri tries to advance to mount but Tanabe denies him.
Tanabe wants to get back to his feet but Maglieri drags him back down.
Tanabe gets back to half guard.
Maglieri is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanabe actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanabe is trying to stand up here but Maglieri is controlling him well.
Tanabe pushes Maglieri off, looking to escape but Maglieri dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Tanabe is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Maglieri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapel throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chapel trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chapel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chaos is trying to stand.
Chapel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chapel uses his free foot to push down on Chaos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chaos.
Chapel wants to control the pace but Chaos is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chaos tries to lock up and control but Chapel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chapel swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Chapel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Jakes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grey is working for a kimura but Jakes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Grey there.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Jakes is defending well.
Jakes kicks Grey off and gets back to his feet.
Jakes swinging wilding here.
Grey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grey is working for a kimura but Jakes is defending it quite comfortably.
Grey is looking to advance position but Jakes won't allow it.
Jakes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey lands with a punch from half guard.
Grey 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.
Jakes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakes is defending against the submission attempts here by Grey.
Jakes tries to get to full guard but Grey has control of the leg.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakes's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jakes has eaten all the pies!
Grey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Jakes is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jakes misses with a wild combination.
Grey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jakes throwing shots but Grey is blocking nicely.
Grey punching from the bottom.
Grey wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakes wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.
Jakes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jakes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
Grey is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Grey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grey showed some decent athleticism there.
Jakes missing with punches from the bottom.
Jakes has one foot on Grey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Jakes sprawls well.
Jakes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Grey moves forwards but Jakes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jakes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grey.
Jakes tries to clinch but Grey moves out of range.
Grey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking for a kimura but Jakes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grey to get the leverage.
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
Grey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jakes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grey stands up over Jakes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jakes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grey is in close to Jakes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jakes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is pushing down on Jakes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jakes is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jakes tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grey prevents Jakes from standing back up.
Grey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jakes is looking to escape.
Jakes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jakes wants to get back to his feet but Grey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jakes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jakes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grey's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Grey. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jakes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Grey hold on?!
Jakes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Grey!
Grey breaks Jakes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Grey dominated that round.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jakes throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grey.
Jakes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jakes missing with punches from the bottom.
Jakes punching from the bottom.
Jakes is trying to stand.
Jakes taking some punishment here, with Grey in his half guard.
Jakes taking some punishment here, with Grey in his half guard.
Jakes is rocked!
Grey is trying for a kimura here. Jakes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Grey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adolf christ (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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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Sam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, adolf christ!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sam!
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but christ circles away.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
Sam connects with a jab.
Sam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
christ stuffs the takedown attempt from Sam. Sam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to de liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot.
Sam drops christ with a beautiful combination! christ stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sam is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
christ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sam.
Sam throws a front kick aimed at christ's knee but christ avoids it well.
Sam misses with the combination.
Sam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
christ looks gassed!
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sam misses with a wild body shot.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and christ moves out of range easily.
Sam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
christ tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam throws and low kick but christ moves out of range easily.
christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
christ clinches.
christ with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
christ landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, christ just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sam's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
christ tries a knee to the head but Sam blocks it.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sam takes a knee right on the jaw!
christ keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
christ crunches a lovely knee into Sam's ribcage.
christ landing knees to the body.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
christ with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
christ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
christ scores with a knee to the head.
christ misses with a knee to the head.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but christ has him pressed against the cage.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
christ misses with an elbow strike.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
christ comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam tries to break the clinch but christ is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from christ.
Sam wants to get back to striking at distance but christ won't allow it.
christ crunches a lovely knee into Sam's ribcage.
christ missing with knees to the body.
christ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
christ throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
christ unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
christ connects with a knee to the head.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
Knees to the body from christ.
Sam tries to break the clinch but christ is controlling the position.
christ lands an elbow inside.
christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
christ missing with knees to the body.
Sam tries to break the clinch but christ is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
christ lands a knee to the head.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
christ landing knees to the head.
It looks like Uncle Sam has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
christ lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Sam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncle Sam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
christ fails with an attempt to clinch.
christ rushes Sam and presses him up against the cage.
christ unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
christ lands a knee to the body.
christ using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
christ trying to land knees to the body.
christ connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by christ.
christ with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
christ gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
christ misses with a knee to the head.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
christ lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off.
christ gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
christ missing with knees to the body.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
christ is breathing heavily.
christ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sam dodges an elbow strike from christ.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
christ misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but christ has him pressed against the cage.
christ connects with a knee to the head.
christ with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
christ unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
christ scores with a knee to the head.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
christ lands an elbow that stopped Sam in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for christ.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but christ has him pressed against the cage.
christ landing knees to the body.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
Sam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but christ has him pressed against the cage.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
christ lands a nice elbow.
christ lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
christ lands a knee to the head.
Sam is rocked!
Uncle Sam's cut is getting worse.
christ lands a knee to the body.
Oh Sam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sam blocks an elbow strike.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
christ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sam seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
Sam tries to break the clinch but christ is controlling the position.
Sam looking to slow down the pace here.
Sam wants to break free but christ has control.
christ trying to land knees to the body.
Sam wants to break free but christ has control.
christ missing with knees to the body.
adolf christ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Knees to the body from christ.
christ landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
christ lands a nice knee to the body.
christ landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sam can't break the clinch.
christ throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sam blocks it with crossed arms.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but christ keeps him there for the moment.
Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sam can't break the clinch.
christ missing with knees to the body.
Sam blocks an elbow strike from christ.
Sam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
christ missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but christ has double underhooks.
Sam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
christ missing with knees to the body.
christ trying to land knees to the body.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
christ trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from christ.
christ unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
Sam can't break the clinch.
christ crunches a lovely knee into Sam's ribcage.
christ connects with a knee to the head.
christ connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sam's face.
christ lands a nice knee to the body.
christ lands a nice knee to the body.
Sam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
christ trying to land knees to the body.
christ with a knee to the head.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but christ has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for christ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
christ unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
christ lands an elbow just above Sam 's eye.
christ lands a nice elbow.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
christ lands an elbow just above Sam 's eye.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
christ gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uncle Sam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
christ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, christ throws an elbow but misses.
christ lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sam can't break the clinch.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
christ pushes off an throws an elbow but Sam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, christ just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sam's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but christ has him pressed against the cage.
Sam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
christ lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off.
Sam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
christ with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
adolf christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uncle Sam's cut.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
christ wants to clinch.
Uncle Sam is winning the standup battle so far.
christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
christ fails with an attempt to clinch.
christ slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Sam misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
christ darts in and clinches Sam up against the cage.
christ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
christ landing knees to the head.
christ missing with knees to the body.
christ misses with a knee strike.
Sam wants to get back to striking at distance but christ won't allow it.
christ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
christ missing with knees to the body.
christ landing knees to the body.
Sam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
christ tries a knee to the head but Sam blocks it.
Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
christ gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
christ landing knees to the body.
christ with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
christ throws an elbow that misses.
Sam avoiding damage as christ throws knees to the body.
Sam managing to block the knees to the body from christ.
christ prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from christ.
Jeez, Uncle Sam's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
christ tries a knee to the head but Sam blocks it.
christ looking to throw knees to the head but Sam is blocking nicely.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
christ keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but christ has him pressed against the cage.
christ prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Sam wants to get back to striking at distance but christ won't allow it.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
christ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
christ scores a nice knee to the body.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
christ landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
christ connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sam's face.
christ landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sam takes a knee right on the jaw!
christ misses with an elbow over the top.
christ tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
christ lands a nice knee to the body.
christ lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uncle Sam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). adolf christ!
adolf christ is the new welterweight champion!
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