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VFC 14: Mills vs. Turnbuckle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Pasadinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasadinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Foo Fighters - My Hero. Jesus Pasadinho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Charles Brock's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Pasadinho!
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, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasadinho throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Brock crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Pasadinho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vanEsselstyn comes to the cage accompanied by Day and Night. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach vanEsselstyn!
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, Hugh Jass!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jass tries to clinch up but vanEsselstyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from vanEsselstyn. No joy for Jass on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from vanEsselstyn.
Jass misses with a takedown attempt - vanEsselstyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jass feints and as vanEsselstyn raises his hands in defense, Jass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
vanEsselstyn wants to stand up but Jass is controlling him.
Jass is looking to work some ground and pound but vanEsselstyn has wrist control.
vanEsselstyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jass passes into side control.
Jass cracks vanEsselstyn with a big elbow.
Jass is chipping away with strikes.
vanEsselstyn is trying to get back to his feet.
Jass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
vanEsselstyn is looking for a sweep.
Jass should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
vanEsselstyn is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass advances to full mount.
Jass landing strikes from the mount and vanEsselstyn is in trouble!
It looks like Zach vanEsselstyn has been cut.
vanEsselstyn is working to get back to half guard.
Jass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jass won't let vanEsselstyn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns vanEsselstyn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jass goes for an armbar but he's not got it… vanEsselstyn turns into him and now he's in Jass's guard.
Jass working a defensive guard here.
Jass looking for a sweep. Not yet Jass, not yet.
vanEsselstyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jass keeping full guard, as vanEsselstyn tries to pass.
vanEsselstyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
vanEsselstyn looking to pass the guard.
Jass wants to sweep but no luck.
Jass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
vanEsselstyn missing with a left hand there. Jass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jass wants to clinch up but vanEsselstyn keeps it at a distance.
Jass moves out of range as vanEsselstyn strikes.
Jass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zach vanEsselstyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jass.
Jass looks gassed!
Jass defending well as vanEsselstyn loads up on a big left hand.
vanEsselstyn clinches.
Jass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. vanEsselstyn smiles and moves away.
Hugh Jass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
vanEsselstyn throws a nice looking combination but Jass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vanEsselstyn misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jass shoots for a double leg takedown but vanEsselstyn sprawls well. He's pushed Jass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
vanEsselstyn looks to land a right hand but Jass moved out of range.
vanEsselstyn instigates a clinch.
Jass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. vanEsselstyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
vanEsselstyn breaks the clinch.
Jass looks for a takedown but vanEsselstyn sprawls well.
Jass tries for a takedown but vanEsselstyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
vanEsselstyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jass backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hugh Jass has been cut.
Jass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
vanEsselstyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jass shoots in and drives through. vanEsselstyn sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
vanEsselstyn lands a with a good body shot.
A choreographed right hand from vanEsselstyn misses the target.
Jass moves into the clinch.
Jass wants to break the clinch but can't.
vanEsselstyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. vanEsselstyn smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with vanEsselstyn but vanEsselstyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jass feints and as vanEsselstyn raises his hands in defense, Jass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
vanEsselstyn 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.
Jass trying to control but vanEsselstyn is working from the bottom.
Jass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jass stops vanEsselstyn from standing up.
Jass passes vanEsselstyn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jass prevents vanEsselstyn from standing back up.
Jass wants to lay and pray for a moment but vanEsselstyn keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vanEsselstyn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
vanEsselstyn pushes Jass off and gets back to his feet.
Jass wants to clinch up but vanEsselstyn keeps it at a distance.
vanEsselstyn fakes the leg kick and cracks Jass in the body.
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 Zach vanEsselstyn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
vanEsselstyn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jass is looking to close the distance but vanEsselstyn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jass crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jass is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Zach vanEsselstyn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zayrion Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Bianco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temple comes to the cage accompanied by Birdman-I Run This. Bianco has chosen Beautiful as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tim Bianco has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zayrion Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Bianco!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bianco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Temple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bianco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temple dodges the punch combination from Bianco.
Temple is looking to clinch but Bianco is avoiding it.
Bianco takes a swing at Temple's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Temple slams his shin into Bianco's torso.
Temple closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianco wants to control but Temple postures up.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bianco keeps working.
Bianco being controlled for a moment.
Temple stands up.
Zayrion Temple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Bianco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bianco scores with a hook to the body. Temple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bianco looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Bianco thuds a left hand into Temple's body.
Temple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bianco counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple clinches with his opponent.
Temple jumps guard and drags Bianco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Temple pulls Bianco in to control the position.
Temple is looking to stand up but Bianco isn't so interested in that idea.
Bianco wants to control from the top but Temple keeps moving.
Bianco prevents Temple from getting back to his feet.
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.
Bianco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zayrion Temple dominated that round.
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.
Bianco's corner calls for a 1-2. Bianco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Temple throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Temple.
Temple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bianco circles away.
Bianco tries for a takedown but Temple circles away easily
and Temple counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bianco's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Temple is in all sorts of trouble here.
Temple is working hard here to advance position.
Bianco trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bianco avoids the attempt from Temple to control.
Bianco trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
Temple tries to lock up and control but Bianco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying to stand.
Temple working to try and regain half guard.
Bianco wants to control the pace but Temple is squirming around nicely.
Temple is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Temple can't escape the position.
Temple'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.
Temple tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zayrion Temple dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Temple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temple blocks the body kick.
Temple drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Temple tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bianco's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple trying to control the action but Bianco is working from the bottom.
Temple goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bianco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Temple's guard! Nice work there by Bianco!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple wants to get back to his feet but Bianco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Bianco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temple keeping busy on the bottom but Bianco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Temple is trying to escape back to his feet but Bianco uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianco prevents Temple from escaping the position.
Temple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bianco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temple is trying to buck Bianco off.
Temple trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bianco wants to control but Temple is keeping him busy.
Temple wants to control but Bianco postures up.
Tim Bianco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bianco wants to control but Temple is keeping him busy.
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 Zayrion Temple.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Temple, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayrion Temple!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Doerkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee comes to the cage accompanied by RUMBLE-BEE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bee!
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, Byron Doerkson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerkson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doerkson walks into a stiff left hand from Bee.
Doerkson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doerkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doerkson walks into a jab.
Bee stuffs the takedown attempt from Doerkson. Doerkson gets slowly back to his feet.
James Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Doerkson.
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Bee lands an overhand right.
Doerkson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee swinging wilding here.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throws a right and a left that Doerkson avoids nicely.
Doerkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bee circles away.
James Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bee throws out the jab.
Bee swinging wilding here.
Doerkson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doerkson tries to keep at a distance but Bee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doerkson tries to pull guard but Bee holds him up against the cage and eventually Doerkson drops back down to his feet.
Doerkson avoiding damage as Bee throws knees to the body.
Bee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doerkson's face.
Bee scores a nice knee to the body.
Doerkson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doerkson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doerkson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bee scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Bee lands a knee to the head.
Bee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doerkson jumps guard but Bee stands there with Doerkson around his waist. Doerkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bee looking to throw knees to the head but Doerkson is blocking nicely.
Bee connects with a knee to the head.
Bee just leaning against Doerkson, taking a breather.
Bee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doerkson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doerkson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Doerkson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doerkson jumps guard but Bee stands there with Doerkson around his waist. Doerkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Doerkson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bee misses with a knee strike.
Bee breaks the clinch.
Bee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bee lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee misses with a wild combination.
Bee lands a glancing blow to the side of Doerkson's head.
Bee throws a series of punches but Doerkson moves out of range.
Bee lands a really nice looking cross but Doerkson seems unphased.
Bee scores with a jab to the head.
Bee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bee throws a series of punches but Doerkson moves out of range.
A choreographed right hand from Bee misses the target.
Bee scores with the left hand. Doerkson knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee missing with a left hand there. Doerkson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Bee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Bee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bee lands a jab-cross combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bee sends Doerkson down but not out. Bee dives into side control looking to finish.
Doerkson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doerkson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Doerkson is still in real trouble! Can Bee finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doerkson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bee off and has taken his back!
Doerkson working for the choke.
Doerkson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bee wants to control his opponent's hands but Doerkson gets his hands free.
Bee holding on to Doerkson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Doerkson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Doerkson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doerkson looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee looking to control the position.
Bee rolls, trying to escape but Doerkson keeps control of the position.
Bee is working hard here to advance position.
Bee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doerkson gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doerkson throwing shots but Bee is blocking nicely.
Bee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doerkson on the ground.
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.
Bee is defending against the submission attempts here by Doerkson.
Bee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doerkson is working away from the top position though.
Doerkson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doerkson wants to pass the guard but Bee is defending well.
Bee is holding on to half guard well.
Doerkson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doerkson walks into a stiff left hand from Bee.
Some wild striking there from Bee.
Bee cracks Doerkson with an open hand slap.
A big left from Bee misses.
Bee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doerkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bee.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
James Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Doerkson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Bee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doerkson actively working from the bottom here.
Bee controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee prevents Doerkson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Doerkson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doerkson.
Bee stalks Doerkson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doerkson's face. Doerkson staggers backwards, shaken.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on Doerkson's shoulder, as Doerkson tries to avoid the shot.
Doerkson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bee connects with a jab.
Bee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bee loads up on a big right hand but Doerkson slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Bee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Bee scores with a four punch combination!
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doerkson.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Doerkson's head but Doerkson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Bee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doerkson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doerkson.
Bee tries to clinch but Doerkson is having none of it.
Doerkson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bee misses with a few strikes there.
Bee lands a nice shot that snaps Doerkson's head back.
Doerkson dodges the punch combination from Bee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee clobbers Doerkson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bee misses with a hook.
Doerkson moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
Doerkson blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Bee.
Doerkson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee throws a series of punches but Doerkson avoids them all with ease.
Bee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Bee misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doerkson wants to sweep here but Bee controlling him for the moment.
Doerkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doerkson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doerkson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doerkson is looking for a triangle but Bee pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee is stalling in the full guard.
Doerkson looking for a sweep. Not yet Doerkson, not yet.
Doerkson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Doerkson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bee's back instead.
Bee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doerkson.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doerkson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 James Bee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thissim sux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. sux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by we ready. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Hunecke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thissim sux!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but sux manages to avoid it.
Hunecke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Thissim sux has been cut.
sux throws a right and a left that Hunecke avoids nicely.
Hunecke drops sux with a right and a left! Hunecke comes rushing in but sux regains his composure and manages to keep Hunecke in guard.
sux is rocked!
Hunecke won't allow sux to sweep him here.
sux is still in real trouble! Can Hunecke finish him?
Hunecke wants to pass the guard but sux is keeping the position.
sux seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunecke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thissim sux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunecke throws a nice looking combination but sux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
sux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
sux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
sux shoots in and drives through. Hunecke sprawls well.
sux misses with the combination.
Hunecke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
sux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunecke counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops sux! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hunecke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Hunecke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime has chosen The Last Prime as his entrance music. Dennis Brennan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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282 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Brennan!
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, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Brennan saw that one coming.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
Prime bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brennan's head backwards.
Brennan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prime circles away.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Brennan moved out of range nicely.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brennan shoots in but no luck this time.
Prime throws a hook but Brennan avoids it easily.
Brennan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brennan trying to pass the guard but Prime defending well.
Prime misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Prime tries to roll over but Brennan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan slips a nice elbow through Prime's hands, connecting with Prime's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brennan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prime trying to hold on to Brennan's head to control him but Brennan postures up.
Prime is not content to let Brennan control the position.
Prime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brennan is working away from the top position though.
Brennan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brennan is working hard here to advance position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Good shot there by Prime.
Brennan moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brennan is rocked!
Prime fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brennan square on the jaw! Damn, Brennan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Refuse to Lose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Russell Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jimenez!
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, Russell Martinez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Jimenez leaning against his opponent.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimenez tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Jimenez jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimenez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimenez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Jimenez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez throws a strike but Jimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jimenez is now in half guard.
Jimenez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Jimenez eventually gives up the hold.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimenez working over Martinez with some ground and pound. Martinez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Jimenez is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jimenez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Jimenez pulls Martinez into guard.
Jimenez being controlled here, momentarily.
Jimenez wriggles free and stands up.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jimenez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jimenez stands up and beckons Martinez to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez drives through and clinches with Jimenez against the cage.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martinez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jimenez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Jimenez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez swings around for an armbar but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's guard.
Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martinez, up you get!
Jimenez looks to clinch
and Martinez counters with a low kick, right behind Jimenez 's knee.
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Jimenez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jimenez wants to stall.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimenez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jimenez wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Jimenez keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Jimenez.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimenez lands a damaging elbow.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jimenez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez pulls guard successfully.
Martinez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jimenez is looking to stand back up but Martinez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jimenez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jimenez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jimenez gets to his feet - Martinez follows without any prompting.
Jimenez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mike Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mike Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Jimenez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez manages to get to full guard.
Martinez working a defensive guard here.
Martinez is striking off his back. Jimenez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jimenez throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
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.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Jimenez slows the pace down in half guard.
Jimenez has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Martinez works to full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jimenez tries to clinch
and Martinez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jimenez!
The referee warns Jimenez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Jimenez bucks and avoids them well.
Martinez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez prevents Martinez from taking his back.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Jimenez is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is trying to stand but he's just given Martinez his back.
Russell Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez tries to escape the position.
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 Mike Jimenez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jimenez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen Emergence Of Talents as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident |
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Counter striker
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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, Mark Henry!
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, Ben Benson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benson regains half guard.
Henry tries to stand and escape but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benson keeps working.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henry.
Henry is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson gets full guard.
Benson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry's guard.
Benson trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Benson drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Benson off! Benson jumps back into Henry's guard.
Benson drops back looking for a leg! Henry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henry manages to kick Benson off! Benson jumps back into Henry's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to get up but he can't break Henry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry has his foot on Benson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benson is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benson forces his way into half guard.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Henry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Benson lands strikes from half guard.
Benson works his way into full mount!
Benson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mark Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henry!
Benson wants to control the pace but Henry is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Henry tries to lock up and control but Benson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Benson has isolated one of Henry's arms. Henry looking to fight him off but Benson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Benson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick's entrance music is Indestructable. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobbick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroud.
Bobbick keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Bobbick trying to control the position.
Stroud is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobbick 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.
Stroud 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.
Stroud tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobbick is retaining full guard.
Stroud is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Stroud or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobbick which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroud has a takedown stuffed.
Bobbick drops his shoulder and cracks Stroud with a huge uppercut! Stroud goes down! Can Bobbick finish him?
Stroud is rocked!
It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Bobbick is looking to stand up but Stroud won't let him.
Stroud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bobbick has picked Stroud up and slammed him! Stroud can't keep hold of the triangle and Bobbick manages to pass to side control!
Bobbick controls the position.
Bobbick decides to stand back up.
Bobbick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stroud shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobbick tries to sprawl out of it but Stroud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobbick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duane Bobbick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stroud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Bobbick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bobbick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobbick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobbick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobbick swivels and escapes.
Bobbick misses the shot to the body.
Bobbick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobbick misses with a straight right.
Bobbick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bobbick tests Stroud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bobbick catches Stroud napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Stroud to the canvas!
Stroud is still in real trouble! Can Bobbick finish him?
That has opened up Lee Stroud's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stroud seems to have recovered his senses.
Stroud wants to free his trapped foot but Bobbick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroud wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobbick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobbick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stroud is looking to advance position but Bobbick won't allow it.
Stroud is looking for submissions but instead, Bobbick has regained full guard.
Stroud looks gassed!
Bobbick keeping full guard, as Stroud tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bobbick wants to sweep here but Stroud controlling him for the moment.
Stroud is pushing down on Bobbick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobbick is fighting to maintain full guard but Stroud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobbick is trying to stand up here but Stroud is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobbick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroud.
Stroud is looking for a kimura but Bobbick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stroud to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Bobbick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bobbick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobbick catches Stroud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stroud ducks straight into an uppercut from Bobbick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stroud maanges to regain guard straight away.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobbick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobbick stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bobbick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobbick stands up from Stroud's guard - Bobbick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stroud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is tying to control. Bobbick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stroud is looking for a kimura here.
Bobbick is trying to maintain the position but Stroud is very close to passing his half guard.
Stroud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bobbick is trying to stand up here but Stroud is controlling him well.
Bobbick is trying to escape back to his feet but Stroud uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stroud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bobbick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stroud connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bobbick some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stroud is working Bobbick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bobbick tries to bench press Stroud off him but Stroud keeps the position.
Stroud stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bobbick throws a head kick but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobbick.
Stroud dodges the punch combination from Bobbick.
A big left from Bobbick misses.
Bobbick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stroud at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud fails to land the takedown.
Bobbick throws a looping overhand right but Stroud ducks down to avoid it.
Bobbick misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Bobbick scores with a four punch combination!
The cut above Lee Stroud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stroud looks for a takedown but Bobbick sprawls well.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobbick circles away.
Bobbick swinging wilding here.
Bobbick throws an overhand right that lands on Stroud's shoulder, as Stroud tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud ducks under a wild hook from Bobbick.
Bobbick throws a nice looking combination but Stroud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroud fails to land the takedown.
Duane Bobbick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Stroud.
Bobbick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stroud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duane Bobbick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobbick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroud shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobbick sprawls well. He's pushed Stroud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobbick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobbick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stroud in his tracks.
Bobbick tries to bum rush Stroud with a series of wild strikes but Stroud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobbick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Bobbick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Stroud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Bobbick misses.
Bobbick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud gets the takedown into side control.
Stroud goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bobbick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stroud's guard! Nice work there by Bobbick!
Stroud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobbick's guard.
Stroud trying to control but Bobbick is working from the bottom.
Bobbick trying to keep a closed guard but Stroud is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud wants to pass the guard but Bobbick is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroud is controlling him.
Stroud passes into half guard.
Bobbick is trying to stand up here but Stroud is controlling him well.
Stroud is nestled in close to Bobbick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bobbick tries to kick Stroud off but Stroud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stroud seems to be looking for submissions.
Stroud is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stroud tries to pass to full mount but Bobbick defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee Stroud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobbick is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.
Stroud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobbick wants to get back to his feet.
Lee Stroud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroud wants to take a breather but Bobbick is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bobbick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobbick throws a right hand that Stroud ducks under and follows up with a left that Stroud also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud wants to clinch up but Bobbick keeps it at a distance.
Bobbick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobbick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobbick lands with a nice body punch.
Duane Bobbick is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Stroud looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bobbick lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stroud. Bobbick pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Bobbick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES - Deth Kult Social Club. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbuckle moves out of range easily.
Turnbuckle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbuckle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turnbuckle lands a nice forearm strike.
Mills is looking to reverse the position.
Turnbuckle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mills managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turnbuckle.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
Turnbuckle trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnbuckle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Mills takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mills tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Turnbuckle easily slips into full mount!
Turnbuckle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mills can't escape the position.
BOOM! Turnbuckle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turnbuckle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mills can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turnbuckle looking to control but Mills is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mills tries to hold on but Turnbuckle postures up.
Turnbuckle prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Turnbuckle unloading with bombs!
Turnbuckle raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle working the ground and pound effectively.
Turnbuckle lands a big shot there that rocks Mills but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turnbuckle wants to control the pace but Mills is squirming around nicely.
Turnbuckle with shots to the head and body - Mills looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mills is working to get back to half guard.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mills takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turnbuckle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turnbuckle scoring with strikes but Mills is staying in there.
Turnbuckle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mills is in a horrible position here. Turnbuckle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mills is rocked!
Turnbuckle looking for a guillotine from mount but Mills is having none of it.
Oh Mills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnbuckle lands a nice shot to the head.
Mills seems to have got his legs back now.
Turnbuckle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mills looks a forlorn figure.
Mills working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle raining down shots from the mount!
Turnbuckle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mills tries to improve his position but instead Turnbuckle has taken his back!
Mills is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Turnbuckle lands a shot to the head.
Turnbuckle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills turns into Turnbuckle and is now in his guard.
Turnbuckle working for a triangle but Mills defends it easily.
Mills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turnbuckle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Turnbuckle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
Josh Turnbuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Turnbuckle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turnbuckle wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Turnbuckle advances to half guard.
Turnbuckle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turnbuckle stands up from half guard.
Turnbuckle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mills!
Mills is desperately trying to improve his position but Turnbuckle has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turnbuckle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mills hang on?
Mills can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle tries to control but Mills wriggling away.
Turnbuckle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
Josh Turnbuckle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turnbuckle with a couple of short strikes.
Turnbuckle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mills is trying desperately to improve position.
Mills throwing hammer fists to the chest of Turnbuckle. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Turnbuckle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mills is looking to escape.
Turnbuckle controlling his opponent.
Turnbuckle prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Turnbuckle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turnbuckle lands a heavy elbow.
Turnbuckle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mills can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mills is desperately trying to improve his position but Turnbuckle has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is bucking up trying to escape but Turnbuckle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turnbuckle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turnbuckle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turnbuckle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turnbuckle with shots to the head and body - Mills looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turnbuckle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mills really wants to buck Turnbuckle off and get back to his feet.
Turnbuckle controlling the pace for now.
Turnbuckle prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills gets back to half guard.
Mills makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mills.
Mills has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Turnbuckle doesn't defend quickly enough and Mills has managed to lock this one up! Can Turnbuckle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mills on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Mills!
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