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VFC 11: Johnson vs. Youth PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between scott jojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think jojo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to twist. scott jojo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, scott jojo!
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, Jerome McCool!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jojo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCool avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jojo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
jojo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
jojo lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown by McCool or perhaps it was just good defense by jojo which made him look bad.
jojo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerome McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
jojo shoots in but McCool avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCool throws an overhand right that lands on jojo's shoulder, as jojo tries to avoid the shot.
McCool circles away from the clinch attempt.
jojo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott jojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCool falls off balance throwing a combination
and jojo counters by clinching up.
McCool drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jojo misses with a body punch.
jojo lands a shot to the body.
McCool drops down looking for an ankle pick but jojo pulls his leg out and moves away.
jojo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCool sprawls well initially but jojo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
jojo is breathing heavily.
McCool moves into full guard.
McCool pulls jojo in close to his closed guard and prevents jojo from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCool looking to hit a scissor sweep but jojo is one step ahead there.
McCool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jojo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool is pushing down on jojo's leg trying to pass to half guard. jojo is fighting to maintain full guard but McCool has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCool takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCool uses his free foot to push down on jojo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for jojo.
McCool content just to control the position here.
McCool fails to advance to jojo's back.
McCool controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool stands up from mount. Strange move.
McCool scores with a takedown into jojo's guard.
McCool controlling from the top position.
jojo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCool!
jojo raining down shots from the mount!
McCool really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
jojo tries to control but McCool wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jojo lands a heavy elbow.
jojo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCool is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by jojo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCool is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
jojo controlling from the full mount.
jojo trying to control but McCool is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCool is desperately trying to improve his position but jojo has a good base and remains in mount.
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 scott jojo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
jojo lands a slapping body shot.
jojo scores with a body shot.
McCool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCool.
jojo clinches.
jojo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCool drops to a knee looking for a takedown but jojo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
jojo lands a body shot in the clinch.
jojo cracks McCool with a nice body shot.
McCool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. jojo smiles and moves away.
scott jojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McCool.
McCool is breathing heavily.
McCool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jojo but jojo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jojo scores a takedown into full mount!
jojo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCool can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCool swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McCool regains half guard.
jojo wants to control but McCool is keeping him busy.
McCool moves into full guard.
jojo trying to control the position from guard on top but McCool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCool is pulling down on jojo's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
jojo with a flurry of punches that miss.
jojo is fighting to break McCool's control of his arms but McCool is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
jojo trying to control the position from guard on top but McCool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jojo's guard.
McCool controls from within his opponent's guard.
jojo looking for a sweep. Not yet jojo, not yet.
McCool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. jojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jojo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
jojo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCool is one step ahead there.
Jerome McCool has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCool gets to his feet - jojo follows without any prompting.
jojo wants to clinch up but McCool keeps it at a distance.
McCool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jojo but jojo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
jojo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCool with a poor takedown
and jojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCool shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCool showed some decent athleticism there.
McCool stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCool is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! jojo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome McCool!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pushing YourLuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Fade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slow Fade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pushing YourLuck!
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, Slow Fade!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YourLuck closes the distance and clinches up with Fade, looking for a takedown. YourLuck pushes Fade against the cage but Fade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
YourLuck fails with a takedown attempt.
Fade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
YourLuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fade as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pushing YourLuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fade ducks under a wild hook from YourLuck.
YourLuck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fade throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends YourLuck stumbling backwards into the cage! YourLuck bounces back off the cage towards Fade, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fade lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fade celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slow Fade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIKE TYSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TYSON comes to the cage accompanied by FUCKING KNOCK YOU OUT. MIKE TYSON has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, MIKE TYSON!
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, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TYSON fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for TYSON, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa stalling against the cage.
TYSON breaks the clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from TYSON. TYSON gets slowly back to his feet.
TYSON looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIKE TYSON. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa pushes TYSON up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Balboa looking to pass the guard.
TYSON has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Balboa has passed into side control.
TYSON on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balboa scoring with punches and elbows.
TYSON struggling a bit here.
Balboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balboa controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TYSON gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
TYSON tries to lock up and control but Balboa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa looking to finish TYSON with some ground and pound. This is bad for TYSON!
Balboa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Balboa breaks from TYSON's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Balboa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa looking to secure an arm triangle but TYSON defends it well.
TYSON is breathing heavily.
Balboa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TYSON is looking to improve his position but Balboa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa content just to control the position here.
Balboa working TYSON over with strikes here.
Balboa landing punches.
Balboa dominating with strikes here.
Balboa controlling from mount.
Balboa landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Balboa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
TYSON slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TYSON is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balboa lands a nice short elbow.
Balboa working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TYSON on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balboa in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Balboa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Balboa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
TYSON throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balboa lands a nice short elbow.
TYSON really is a fat lump.
TYSON throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Balboa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
TYSON is looking to get back to full guard here but Balboa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Balboa controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TYSON is working to get back to half guard.
TYSON gets back to half guard.
TYSON is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TYSON trying to control but Balboa postures up.
TYSON tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balboa lands a nice short elbow.
TYSON manages to get to full guard.
TYSON throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TYSON manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Balboa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
TYSON just misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa feints and as TYSON raises his hands in defense, Balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
TYSON is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
TYSON with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balboa counters by clinching up.
Balboa wants to stall.
Balboa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
TYSON is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of TYSON backwards.
TYSON ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. TYSON no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
TYSON is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
TYSON wants to sweep but no luck.
Balboa landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa won't allow TYSON to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but TYSON is retaining full guard.
TYSON keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but TYSON is keeping the position.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TYSON shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown. TYSON fights it but they end up in guard.
Balboa stops TYSON from standing up.
TYSON tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TYSON wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from TYSON.
TYSON lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Balboa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TYSON lands a heavy elbow.
TYSON in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Balboa is rocked!
BOOM! TYSON connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Balboa is still in real trouble! Can TYSON finish him?
TYSON lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Balboa hang on?
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!
A nice elbow there by TYSON.
TYSON loads up with a big shot that hurts Balboa! He's pulled TYSON in close but TYSON has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Balboa survive? More strikes from TYSON and Balboa is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). MIKE TYSON!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hickson Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Blood and Thunder - Mastodon. This should be fireworks!
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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, Leviathan Jones!
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, Hickson Ray!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Hickson Ray has been cut.
Jones connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ray tumbling to the canvas! Jones pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ray was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leviathan Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murphy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death. Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy McGee!
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, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
Murphy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by McGee.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
A knee to the head by McGee.
Knees to the body from McGee.
Jackson looks gassed!
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
Murphy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee lands a big knee to the head and Jackson goes down! McGee pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murphy McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgemeister's entrance music is Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa. A fine choice. Avon Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
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, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgemeister misses with a low kick.
Barksdale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.
Burgemeister breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burgemeister, right into the meat.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgemeister.
A shot to de liver by Burgemeister. Beautiful body shot.
Burgemeister throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Burgemeister circles away.
Burgemeister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barksdale stops Burgemeister from standing up.
Burgemeister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgemeister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister managing to control the position.
Barksdale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Barksdale wants to stand and escape but instead Burgemeister has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Burgemeister stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Barksdale blocks the low kick.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burgemeister misses with a body shot.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burgemeister!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister wants to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
Burgemeister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barksdale on the ground.
Barksdale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burgemeister is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Barksdale postures up.
Burgemeister's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burgemeister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burgemeister blocking the ground and pound.
Barksdale goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Burgemeister turns into him and now he's in Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale has an active guard here but Burgemeister has managed to pass into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avon Barksdale 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.
Burgemeister throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Burgemeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barksdale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgemeister's guard.
Burgemeister wants to stand up but Barksdale is controlling him.
Burgemeister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgemeister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister has his hands on Barksdale's head, controlling the position.
Burgemeister wants to stand but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Burgemeister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a two punch combo.
Burgemeister throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale shoots in but no luck this time.
Barksdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Barksdale misses.
Burgemeister misses the shot to the body.
Burgemeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barksdale counters with a three punch combo that has Burgemeister backing up. Burgemeister nods at Barksdale to acknowledge the strikes.
Barksdale lands with a nice combination. Burgemeister backs away looking to recover.
Burgemeister throws a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Burgemeister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgemeister misses with a shot to the body
and Barksdale counters with a single leg into guard. Burgemeister didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgemeister keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Burgemeister is working an open guard so Barksdale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Burgemeister throws a hook to the side of Barksdale's head but Barksdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgemeister throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgemeister waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Burgemeister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burgemeister misses with a double jab
and Barksdale counters with a two punch combo.
Burgemeister throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Burgemeister avoids nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burgemeister swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Burgemeister misses the body punch
and Barksdale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barksdale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barksdale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barksdale manages to end up in side control.
Barksdale decides to stand back up. Barksdale steps back and let's Burgemeister get back to his feet.
Burgemeister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Burgemeister.
Barksdale throws a nice looking combination but Burgemeister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Burgemeister.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Burgemeister.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Burgemeister.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgemeister circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burgemeister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale moves out of range as Burgemeister strikes.
Burgemeister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgemeister.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgemeister misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Burgemeister throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Burgemeister.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Burgemeister.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Burgemeister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Barksdale hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Burgemeister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Steak!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Steak tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Steak is looking to clinch.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steak.
Steak wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams drops Steak with a naaaaasty hook - Steak is in real trouble here! Williams dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davey Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasted Youth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Mamma Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Wasted Youth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wasted Youth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Youth is avoiding it.
Youth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson feints and as Youth raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Youth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Youth is working from the bottom.
Youth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Youth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Youth is avoiding it.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Youth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Youth throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Youth's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Youth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youth controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Youth looking for a sweep. Not yet Youth, not yet.
Youth keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Youth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson stands and throws Youth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Youth is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Youth keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Youth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Youth sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Youth trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Youth won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Youth is defending it quite comfortably.
Youth regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youth has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Youth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Youth.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Youth lands a decent shot there.
Youth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Youth 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.
Youth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Youth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Youth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson cracks Youth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws the left hand but Youth avoids the punch easily.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Youth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Youth pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Youth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Youth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Quinton Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Youth to see if he's OK.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Youth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Youth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Youth is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Youth is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Youth wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Youth is trying to stand.
Johnson working Youth over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Youth wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking for a submission but Youth manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Youth blocks nicely.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Youth 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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Youth is retaining full guard.
Youth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Youth swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Youth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Youth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Youth, who protects the arm well.
Youth parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Youth to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Youth prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Youth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Youth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Youth has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Youth.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Youth!
Johnson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youth is landing with strikes from the back.
Youth throwing damaging strikes from the back! Johnson could be in trouble here!
Youth scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Johnson is looking for a way out.
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Youth are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Youth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Youth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Youth is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Youth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Youth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
Youth looking for a sweep. Not yet Youth, not yet.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Youth is keeping the position.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wasted Youth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Youth which made him look bad.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Youth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Youth trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Youth is proving a slippery customer.
Youth controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Youth lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Youth scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is working an open guard so Youth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Youth.
Quinton Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Youth throws a one two combo.
Youth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Youth is avoiding it.
Youth misses with a wild combination.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Youth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasted Youth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wasted Youth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Youth wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Youth dives on top into guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Youth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Youth drops Johnson with a left and a right! Oh, Johnson is hurt - Youth dives into side control looking to finish!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Quinton Johnson has been cut.
Youth is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Youth takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Youth stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Youth clinches with his opponent.
Youth tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Youth drops back down to his feet.
Youth wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Youth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Youth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Youth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Youth controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Youth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Youth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Youth's back instead.
Youth staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
Johnson lands a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasted Youth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Youth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Youth keeps the fight on the outside.
Youth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Youth misses with the combination.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Youth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Youth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Youth looking to pass the guard.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working for a triangle but Youth defends it easily.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Youth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Youth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Youth's back instead.
I really don't envy Youth right now.
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.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Youth just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Youth taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton Johnson!
Quinton Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
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