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CoV 22: Slutskaya's Lucky #7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Edgar Poe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Poe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Poe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poe is looking to get to half guard.
Poe tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poe is working to get back to half guard.
Stark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Poe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Poe!
Poe won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark pulls Poe in close to prevent any damage.
Stark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poe trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark 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.
Poe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Stark swings for the body but Poe moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Poe is breathing heavily.
Stark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark grinds an elbow into Poe's temple.
Stark tries to advance to mount but Poe denies him.
Poe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Poe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stark happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark cracks Poe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Poe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Poe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stark wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark trying to control the action but Poe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark is working Poe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Poe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Poe taking a bit of punishment here - Stark scoring with strikes.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark drops an elbow to the side of Poe's head.
Poe wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stark 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poe checks a leg kick.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe lands a big head kick that sends Stark to the canvas! Poe follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Poe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Oreskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Oreskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Martinez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oreskin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oreskin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oreskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oreskin wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Oreskin throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Oreskin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez slips a jab from Oreskin.
Frankie Oreskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Oreskin does no damage.
Oreskin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oreskin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oreskin moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Oreskin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oreskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Oreskin misses with a body shot.
Oreskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Oreskin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Oreskin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oreskin is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Oscar Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oreskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oreskin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Oreskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oreskin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Oreskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Oreskin works over Martinez's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Oreskin misses.
Martinez defending well as Oreskin loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oreskin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Oreskin is breathing heavily.
Oreskin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oreskin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Oreskin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Oreskin looks to clinch but Martinez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Oreskin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oscar Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ini Kamoze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamoze has chosen World a Reggae as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ini Kamoze !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamoze can pounce on him.
Granger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamoze is fending him off so far but Granger persists. Nope, Kamoze circles away and we're back to standing.
Granger tries for a takedown but Kamoze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamoze 's waist but Kamoze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Granger off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger tries to clinch up but Kamoze circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamoze lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Granger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kamoze dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ini Kamoze !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Filton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filton comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - In Your Honor. Mitsusada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A-Punk. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Will Filton!
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, Daizu Mitsusada!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsusada avoids the head kick by Filton.
Filton throws the kick towards the body but Mitsusada avoids it.
Filton throws a right hand that Mitsusada ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitsusada also avoids with ease.
Filton scores with a leg kick.
Filton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitsusada keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitsusada scores with a shot to the body.
Filton motions for Mitsusada to come forward. Filton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitsusada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitsusada is rocked!
Mitsusada tries to bum rush Filton with a series of wild strikes but Filton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitsusada is still on wobbly legs! Can Filton finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Filton.
Mitsusada seems to have recovered his senses.
Filton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filton throws a hook but Mitsusada avoids it easily.
Filton looks to land a body kick but Mitsusada moved away.
Filton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitsusada's sensitive parts.
Mitsusada checks a leg kick nicely.
Filton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitsusada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filton lands with a nice body kick.
Filton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Filton lands but Mitsusada takes it in his stride.
Mitsusada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filton.
Filton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitsusada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filton throws a combination that misses
and Mitsusada counters with a left and a right that stings Filton.
Filton misses with a body kick.
Filton throws a chopping leg kick but Mitsusada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitsusada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Mitsusada! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daizu Mitsusada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dontae Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Cullen!
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, Dontae Greenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen looks to land a right hand but Greenberg moved out of range.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greenberg misses with the combination.
Cullen shoots in for a double leg but Greenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Cullen shoots in and drives through. Greenberg sprawls well.
Greenberg tries to keep at a distance but Cullen has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen tries to pull guard but Greenberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Cullen drops back down to his feet.
Greenberg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cullen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cullen is trying to break free.
Cullen turns into Greenberg and is now in his guard.
Cullen passes Greenberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greenberg manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenberg.
A punch combination from Greenberg misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg gets caught flat footed, as Cullen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greenberg keeping moving, preventing Cullen from controlling successfully.
Cullen has gone for a leg lock! Greenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cullen's guard.
Cullen keeping busy on the bottom but Greenberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Cullen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cullen is looking to sweep but instead, Greenberg has passed into half guard.
Cullen wants to improve his position but Greenberg is controlling well.
Greenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Greenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Cullen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Greenberg pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Greenberg working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cullen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cullen.
Greenberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Greenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Cullen is retaining full guard.
Greenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Cullen has wrist control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dontae Greenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cullen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenberg looking for a sweep but Cullen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cullen tries to control but Greenberg wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen cracks Greenberg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cullen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cullen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greenberg is breathing heavily.
Cullen working for a guillotine from mount but Greenberg is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cullen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greenberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Cullen has a good base and remains in mount.
Cullen wants to take Greenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Cullen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cullen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Greenberg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cullen working for a guillotine from mount but Greenberg is in no mood to give up.
Greenberg is bucking up trying to escape but Cullen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cullen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cullen has isolated one of Greenberg's arms. Greenberg looking to fight him off but Cullen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Cullen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Consuelo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela has chosen Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Consuelo Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Consuelo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ismo Laitela!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lands with a straight right. Laitela didn't see that one coming.
Laitela misses with a two punch combination.
Ismo Laitela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laitela dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Laitela moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez scores with a spinning back kick!
Laitela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Laitela finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitela.
Laitela digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Laitela throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Laitela has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Laitela manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Laitela.
Laitela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lopez!
Laitela throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laitela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lopez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laitela tries to score with some ground and pound. Lopez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laitela advances to mount.
Laitela cracks Lopez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laitela tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Laitela there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Laitela throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Laitela throws some wild stikes that Lopez manages to avoid easily.
Laitela swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lopez is now in Laitela's guard. A big mistake from Laitela there, giving up the dominant position!
Laitela wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitela looks gassed!
Laitela doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Laitela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitela has a closed guard, preventing Lopez from standing up.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Laitela.
Laitela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitela is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez tries to stand but Laitela is controlling from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Laitela dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laitela tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Consuelo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laitela drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laitela's sensitive parts.
Lopez throws a right hand that Laitela ducks under and follows up with a left that Laitela also avoids with ease.
Laitela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Laitela avoids nicely.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Laitela.
Laitela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laitela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laitela wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Laitela throws a body kick that misses.
Laitela tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Laitela pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laitela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laitela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laitela throws a lazy body kick
and Laitela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez lands with a slapping head kick.
Laitela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez throws a head kick that Laitela semi-blocks.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Laitela moves out of range.
Lopez slips under a jab from Laitela.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Laitela misses the shot to the body.
Laitela thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Laitela moves out of range.
Lopez clinches but Laitela breaks the clinch
and Laitela counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Laitela closes the distance and clinches.
Laitela unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lopez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laitela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laitela has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez avoiding damage as Laitela throws knees to the body.
Laitela lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Laitela has clasped his hands together around Lopez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laitela working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet.
Laitela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laitela looks up at the clock and then as Lopez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Laitela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laitela.
Laitela has an Americana. Lopez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Laitela is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Laitela hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ismo Laitela!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Daniels!
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, Brandon Stone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Stone wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Daniels looking for a takedown.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels looking to stall.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
Daniels tries to stall but Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels has clasped his hands together around Stone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone tries to escape but Daniels is in control.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Daniels's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Daniels in the domination position with Stone hanging on.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Daniels throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Brandon Stone has been cut.
Stone gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control here.
Stone is looking for a kimura here.
Daniels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daniels trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels!
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Daniels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stone punching from mount but Daniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stone looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Daniels lands a two punch combo.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control.
Daniels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daniels manages to get to full guard.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daniels's guard.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard but Stone has passed into side control.
Daniels looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Daniels trying to control the position but Stone manages to sink in the hooks.
Daniels is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Daniels 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 Stone gets his way!
Stone missing with strikes.
Daniels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stone is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to stick to Daniels's back but Daniels is turning into Stone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daniels.
Daniels is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Stone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone seems keen to control Daniels's posture.
Daniels pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandon Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes Daniels off looking to stand but Daniels dives back in and keeps control.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
Stone is pressing down on Daniels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone is trying to keep Daniels in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels is thwarting Stone's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Stone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daniels postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Daniels thows a big elbow that misses.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels is looking to advance position but Stone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels has a closed guard, preventing Stone from standing up.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniels lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
Daniels punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Daniels trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Daniels content just to control the position here.
Daniels avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
Daniels jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Stone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stone and Daniels has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Stone sneaks back into half guard.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stone wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone missing with strikes from the back.
Will Stone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stone is hanging on to Daniels's back as he tries to escape.
Daniels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone throws some wild stikes that Daniels manages to avoid easily.
Daniels tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
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.
Stone looking to ground and pound but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Stone punching from mount but Daniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stone looking to finish with strikes here!
Stone looking to finish with strikes here!
Daniels wants to control but Stone is having none of it.
Stone misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Austin Daniels!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Austin Daniels!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Austin Daniels!
Austin Daniels wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Public Enemy - Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos. Zimmerman has chosen Bonecrusher- Neva Scared as his entrance music. The key to victory for Eddie Kingston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Zimmerman saw that one coming.
Kingston wants to land a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zimmerman blocks the leg kick.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zimmerman moves away.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston lands a jab to Zimmerman's midsection.
Zimmerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A choreographed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Kingston lunges at Zimmerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zimmerman's hand.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman checks the leg kick.
Eddie Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Good work by Zimmerman as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingston.
Kingston takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but Zimmerman saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston.
Eddie Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zimmerman's sensitive parts.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zimmerman.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zimmerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Zimmerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A choreographed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kingston's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four 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.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zimmerman checks it well.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kingston misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingston.
Zimmerman checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Kingston punishes Zimmerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Zimmerman takes one to the chin there.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingston as he connects with a hook.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
Kingston tests Zimmerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman blocks a low kick nicely.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Kingston.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston tries to score with a low kick but Zimmerman moves his leg out of the way.
Eddie Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston feints and then cracks Zimmerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zimmerman down.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Zimmerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Zimmerman slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Zimmerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston tries to score with a low kick but Zimmerman moves his leg out of the way.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston.
Kingston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range and Kingston settles back down.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston cracks the inside of Zimmerman's front leg.
Kingston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range and Kingston settles back down.
Zimmerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Zimmerman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zimmerman showed some decent athleticism there.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably.
Kingston is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a head kick but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Kingston misses with a leg kick.
Zimmerman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kingston defends it well.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kingston is surviving well by controlling Zimmerman's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingston feints and then cracks Zimmerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zimmerman down.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Zimmerman backpedaling.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimmerman.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston misses the jab.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston wants to slow Zimmerman down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston misses the jab.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimmerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Zimmerman blocks a leg kick.
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Zimmerman scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kingston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kingston is surviving well by controlling Zimmerman's body position as best he can.
Zimmerman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kingston wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kingston is squirming around, avoiding Zimmerman's attempts to control the action.
Zimmerman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kingston trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zimmerman goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Kingston turns into him and now he's in Zimmerman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to stand but Zimmerman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zimmerman is working an open guard so Kingston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zimmerman.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Zimmerman moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Kingston.
Kingston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman advances position into side control!
Kingston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zimmerman moves into full mount!
Zimmerman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
An inside leg kick from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kingston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zimmerman doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingston finds it's way round the side to connect with Zimmerman's head.
Zimmerman tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick but Kingston moved away.
Kingston wants to land a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zimmerman is out of range and Kingston settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston swinging wilding here.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Zimmerman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kingston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zimmerman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kingston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zimmerman tries to control but Kingston wriggling away.
Zimmerman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zimmerman working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kingston looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Zimmerman! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Zimmerman!
Robert Zimmerman is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Slutskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen Smurffit - Tunteisiin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Slutskaya!
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, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slutskaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Slutskaya has Taalasmaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to break the clinch but Slutskaya is controlling the position.
Taalasmaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense.
Slutskaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taalasmaa pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slutskaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Slutskaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slutskaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a good cross that connects.
Taalasmaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slutskaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taalasmaa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Slutskaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slutskaya avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya rushes Taalasmaa and presses him up against the cage.
Taalasmaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taalasmaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slutskaya backwards.
Taalasmaa manages to break the clinch.
Taalasmaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slutskaya is rocked!
Taalasmaa lunges at Slutskaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slutskaya's hand.
Oh Slutskaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slutskaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa cracks Slutskaya with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slutskaya tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Taalasmaa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slutskaya is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!
Seppo Taalasmaa is the new lightweight champion!
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