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EEC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Godlike as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuo Takeda!
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, Steve Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda pushes Dengel up against the cage in a clinch.
Dengel lands an uppercut.
Dengel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dengel keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Takeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takeda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dengel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Takeda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Dengel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dengel manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Dengel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Takeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Dengel.
Dengel being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kazuo Takeda just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Dengel shoots in but Takeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dengel drops Takeda with a left and a right! Oh, Takeda is hurt - Dengel dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Kazuo Takeda has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dengel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Takeda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard.
Dengel tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda prevents Dengel from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takeda connects with a nice short shot to Dengel's temple.
Dengel tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Dengel looks gassed!
Dengel is looking to escape.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeda is trying for a kimura here. Dengel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takeda wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takeda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johans Belforte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johans Belforte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Lahey!
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, Johans Belforte!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belforte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lahey gets the takedown into side control.
Belforte is looking for a sweep.
Belforte can't do much from the bottom here.
Belforte tries to buck Lahey off but Lahey is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belforte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belforte gets back to half guard.
Lahey trying to control the action but Belforte is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belforte working for a triangle but Lahey defends it easily.
Belforte looking to control but Lahey passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belforte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lahey trying to control but Belforte is working from the bottom.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lahey is working hard here to advance position.
Lahey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belforte is proving hard to escape from.
Belforte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lahey pushes down on Belforte's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belforte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lahey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lahey's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belforte looking for the choke but no joy.
Belforte looks gassed!
Belforte looking to break Lahey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lahey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belforte will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lahey is trying to get back to his feet but Belforte has full control of the position and if anything, Lahey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lahey turns into Belforte and is now in his guard.
Lahey trying to control but Belforte is working from the bottom.
Lahey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belforte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belforte looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
Belforte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lahey won't allow Belforte to sweep him here.
Lahey wants to pass the guard but Belforte is keeping the position.
Belforte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lahey passes into side control.
Belforte is looking for a sweep.
Belforte taking a bit of punishment here - Lahey scoring with strikes.
Lahey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belforte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lahey decides to stand back up.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belforte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lahey.
Belforte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belforte looking to pass the guard.
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belforte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Randy Lahey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belforte scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belforte trying to control the position but Lahey is working away.
Belforte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lahey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belforte's guard! Nice work there by Lahey!
Belforte keeping full guard, as Lahey tries to pass.
Belforte is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey stays in close to Belforte's body and controls the position.
Lahey tries to free his leg and advance position but Belforte is retaining full guard.
Lahey wants to get up but he can't break Belforte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belforte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belforte keeping full guard, as Lahey tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belforte trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belforte shoots and misses
so Lahey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Belforte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lahey 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.
Belforte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belforte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belforte is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belforte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lahey is trying to control the position but Belforte postures up.
Belforte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lahey's guard.
Lahey is defending against the submission attempts here by Belforte.
Lahey tries to roll over but Belforte keeps him under control.
Belforte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belforte wants to free his trapped foot but Lahey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lahey is trying to control but can't.
Lahey won't allow Belforte to pass to mount.
Johans Belforte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lahey throws a right hand that Belforte ducks under and follows up with a left that Belforte also avoids with ease.
Lahey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belforte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lahey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belforte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belforte looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
Lahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belforte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belforte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belforte looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
Belforte had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lahey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Belforte Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lahey's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johans Belforte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lahey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belforte sprawls well initially but Lahey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lahey in particular looking to stall.
Belforte tries to get to full guard but Lahey has control of the leg.
Belforte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lahey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lahey in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey is keen to just control but Belforte is a slippery customer.
Belforte tries to roll over but Lahey keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belforte gets a takedown into half guard.
Lahey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belforte.
Lahey is looking for a sweep. Belforte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belforte is looking for a kimura here.
Belforte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is refusing to be controlled, as Belforte sits in half guard.
Belforte works his way into full mount!
Belforte wants to take his opponent's back but Lahey doesn't allow it.
Belforte looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lahey gets back to half guard.
Lahey trying to hold on to Belforte's head to control him but Belforte postures up.
Belforte seems to be working for a kimura but Lahey defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is trying to get back to full guard.
Belforte is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lahey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belforte wants to free his trapped foot but Lahey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belforte seems to be working for a kimura but Lahey defends the submission attempt.
Lahey is looking to control Belforte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lahey avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belforte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belforte trying to mount his opponent but Lahey defends it.
Belforte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lahey is just riding it out for now. Belforte eventually gives up the hold.
Lahey controlling the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lahey with a poor takedown
and Belforte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lahey's guard.
Belforte pushing down on Lahey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lahey is looking for a sweep. Belforte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johans Belforte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belforte 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Johans Belforte!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Johans Belforte!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Johans Belforte!
Johans Belforte wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potato Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Roy Jones Jr.- Cant Be Touched. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khan's choice of entrance music: Meatloaf - The Monster Is Loose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarcus Wright!
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, Potato Khan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Wright wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Wright tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright wants to control but Khan postures up.
Khan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
Wright is trying to control Khan's posture but Khan avoids it.
Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khan off and has taken his back!
Khan tries to break free.
Wright trying to control momentarily.
Khan tries to escape the position.
Wright controls the action.
Wright tries to get the hooks in deep but Khan pushed the leg off.
Khan rolls, trying to escape but Wright keeps control of the position.
Wright doesn't have the hooks in and Khan manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Khan wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wright is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wright and Khan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wright struggling a bit here.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
Khan tries to move to mount but Wright blocks the move with his legs.
Khan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
DeMarcus Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Khan to the ground! Wright dives into full mount looking to finish!
Khan is rocked!
Wright is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khan.
Wright is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan advances position into side control!
Khan tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Khan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Khan's guard! Nice work there by Wright!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potato Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright tries to clinch but Khan moves away
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan wants a takedown.
Wright crunches a lovely knee into Khan's ribcage.
Wright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Wright.
Khan tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
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!
Khan wants to stall.
Wright is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Wright looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright lands a knee to the head.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Wright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wright wants to stall.
Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMarcus Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potato Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is working for takedown but Wright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Wright.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wright wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan has hold of Wright's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wright manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khan mounts Wright! Really nice guard pass there!
Khan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khan tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to finish with strikes here!
Wright tries to hold on but Khan postures up.
Khan looking to ground and pound but Wright is blocking nicely.
Potato Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan with shots to the head and body - Wright looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wright tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wright turns into him and now he's in Khan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Khan is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Khan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wright puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wright wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
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.
Khan missing with punches from the back.
Wright controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Khan is trying to control but Wright is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Khan looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wright tries to lock up and control but Khan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Wright tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Wright dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khan counters with a takedown into side control.
Khan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wright is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Slater!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater checks the leg kick.
Slater fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bradshaw.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradshaw looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradshaw misses with a head kick.
Bradshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradshaw shoots in and drives through. Slater sprawls well.
Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slater trying to control the action but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bradshaw is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
Bradshaw working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
Slater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater won't allow Bradshaw to sweep him here.
Bradshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater cracks Bradshaw with a solid left hand.
Slater distracts Bradshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Bradshaw is keeping the position.
Bradshaw looking to control.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Bradshaw blocks nicely.
Bradshaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slater!
Slater can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to hold on but Bradshaw pushes him away.
Bradshaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Bradshaw.
Slater tries to hold on but Bradshaw pushes him away.
Slater is bucking up trying to escape but Bradshaw cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slater can't escape the position.
Slater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bradshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradshaw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bradshaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Slater tries to lock up and control but Bradshaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bradshaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bradshaw looking to control but Slater is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bradshaw prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Slater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw has hold of Slater's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Slater manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Slater really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slater tries to lock up and control but Bradshaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Bradshaw.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradshaw.
Slater shoots and misses
and Bradshaw counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradshaw drops an elbow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradshaw won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Bradshaw postures up.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater is pulling down on Bradshaw's head to control his posture.
Bradshaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bradshaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bradshaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slater can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater wants to get back to full guard.
Bradshaw winds up and cracks Slater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bradshaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slater throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bradshaw manages to pass to side control.
Slater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bradshaw off and has taken his back!
Bradshaw covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bradshaw trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bradshaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Slater doesn't have the hooks in and Bradshaw manages to turn into his guard.
Slater working for a triangle but Bradshaw defends it easily.
Bradshaw pushes down on Slater's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Bradshaw has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Bradshaw preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slater's guard now.
Buck Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Slater.
Slater has his foot on Bradshaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradshaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Slater trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working for submissions but it's allowed Bradshaw to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slater tries to roll over but Bradshaw keeps him under control.
Buck Bradshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater shoots in and bounces Bradshaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater is pushing down on Bradshaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradshaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Slater has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slater uses his free foot to push down on Bradshaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bradshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slater tries for a takedown but Bradshaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bradshaw wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Bradshaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater is trying to hold Bradshaw in close to prevent damage but Bradshaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Bradshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slater is just riding it out for now. Bradshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Slater tries to roll over but Bradshaw keeps him under control.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater wants to control but Bradshaw is keeping busy.
Bradshaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slater trying to control from the bottom.
Bradshaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradshaw winds up and cracks Slater with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bradshaw connects with a nice short shot to Slater's temple.
Bradshaw is tying to control. Slater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slater throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bradshaw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater is rocked!
Bradshaw passes to full mount!
Bradshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slater is in a horrible position here. Bradshaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slater is still in real trouble! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Slater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw has isolated one of Slater's arms. Slater looking to fight him off but Bradshaw twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Birch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Birch!
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, Anthony Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Birch.
Birch jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Birch.
A big left from Birch misses.
Anthony Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins dips to his left and cracks Birch with an uppercut!
Hawkins throws a combination that misses
and Birch counters with a crisp right that sends Hawkins to the canvas! Birch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Birch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Yaazzout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaazzout comes to the cage accompanied by act a fool remix. Bomb has chosen Adam Bomb Entrance Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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291 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Knock Yaazzout!
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, Adam Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Yaazzout sends Bomb down but not out. Yaazzout dives into side control looking to finish.
Bomb is rocked!
It looks like Adam Bomb has been cut.
Yaazzout moves into full mount!
Bomb is still in real trouble! Can Yaazzout finish him?
Yaazzout get's back to his feet.
Bomb seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaazzout misses with a double jab.
Yaazzout throws a hook but Bomb avoids it easily.
Yaazzout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaazzout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomb dodges the punch combination from Yaazzout.
Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Yaazzout.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaazzout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaazzout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaazzout on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bomb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A choreographed right hand from Yaazzout misses the target.
Bomb gets a takedown into half guard.
Bomb seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yaazzout defends it well.
Yaazzout keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yaazzout is trying to stand.
Yaazzout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bomb on the ground.
Bomb is pressing down on Yaazzout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yaazzout is holding on for now.
Bomb moves into full mount! Yaazzout won't be happy about that!
Bomb has hold of Yaazzout's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yaazzout manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yaazzout is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Yaazzout gets back to half guard.
Yaazzout wants to get back to his feet.
Yaazzout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yaazzout is breathing heavily.
Bomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yaazzout is just riding it out for now. Bomb eventually gives up the hold.
Bomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yaazzout is just riding it out for now. Bomb eventually gives up the hold.
Yaazzout controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaazzout is trying to control but Bomb passes into side control!
Bomb working away.
Yaazzout is looking to regain half guard here but Bomb keeps moving and retains side control.
Yaazzout prevents Bomb from improving position.
Bomb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yaazzout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yaazzout is trying to buck Bomb off.
Yaazzout is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yaazzout is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bomb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yaazzout throws a hook to the side of Bomb's head but Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaazzout swats away the attempt to clinch by Bomb.
Knock Yaazzout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yaazzout 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 Bomb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bomb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yaazzout lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yaazzout tries to land a leg kick but Bomb saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaazzout throws a head kick but Bomb moves out of range.
Yaazzout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yaazzout moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Yaazzout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Bomb's cut.
That's time! Yaazzout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yaazzout tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yaazzout tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yaazzout is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yaazzout's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yaazzout gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yaazzout wants to get back to his feet.
Yaazzout has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomb is working away from the top position though.
Yaazzout regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yaazzout wants to stand and escape but Bomb is having none of it.
Yaazzout controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
Bomb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yaazzout wants to stand and escape but Bomb is having none of it.
Bomb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaazzout tries to get to full guard but Bomb has control of the leg.
Bomb trying to mount his opponent but Yaazzout defends it.
Yaazzout looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yaazzout misses with the combination.
Yaazzout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Yaazzout does no damage.
Bomb moves into the clinch successfully.
Bomb manages to pull guard.
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yaazzout controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bomb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yaazzout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yaazzout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yaazzout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomb is keeping the position for now.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yaazzout from controlling successfully.
Bomb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yaazzout showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bomb has his foot on Yaazzout's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yaazzout works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb has a closed guard, preventing Yaazzout from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaazzout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Yaazzout does no damage.
Yaazzout takes one to the side of the head.
Yaazzout is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bomb hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Knock Yaazzout!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Burns!
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, Berdo Haaasik!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a right hand that Haaasik ducks under and follows up with a left that Haaasik also avoids with ease.
Haaasik slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Haaasik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haaasik.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Haaasik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Nate Burns has been cut.
Burns drops Haaasik with a beautiful combination! Haaasik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burns is looking for the KO!
Haaasik is rocked!
Burns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haaasik is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
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!
Haaasik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haaasik seems to have recovered his senses.
Haaasik misses with a wild combination.
Haaasik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns is rocked!
Haaasik throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haaasik swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Burns's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Haaasik before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berdo Haaasik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yefar Mehwadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alco Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehwadi comes to the cage accompanied by Khe Sahn. Yefar Mehwadi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alco Holic's chin.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yefar Mehwadi!
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, Alco Holic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehwadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Holic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holic passes into half guard.
Mehwadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Holic.
Holic is looking to take a break and control but Mehwadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mehwadi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehwadi's head.
Holic is looking for a kimura here.
Holic passes to side control.
Holic wants to control but Mehwadi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehwadi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mehwadi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holic is working away from the top position though.
Holic passes to side control.
Holic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holic tries to advance to mount but Mehwadi denies him.
Holic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic is looking to take a break and control but Mehwadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holic looks gassed!
Mehwadi stops Holic from passing to mount.
Mehwadi can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mehwadi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holic thows a huge punch but Mehwadi dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holic wants to free his trapped foot but Mehwadi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehwadi wants to control but Holic is keeping busy.
Mehwadi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mehwadi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alco Holic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mehwadi with a lazy takedown attempt
so Holic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holic throws a big right hand that misses.
Mehwadi working for a triangle but Holic defends it easily.
Holic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mehwadi is keeping the position for now.
Holic wants to control from the top but Mehwadi keeps moving.
Mehwadi is trying to control the position but Holic postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mehwadi moves into full guard.
Holic slips nicely into half guard.
Holic winds up and cracks Mehwadi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mehwadi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holic is trying to work for a kimura but Mehwadi is defending well.
Mehwadi gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mehwadi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holic's guard! Nice work there by Mehwadi!
Mehwadi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holic regains half guard.
Mehwadi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holic is looking to improve his position.
Holic moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic has an active guard here but Mehwadi has managed to pass into half guard.
Holic actively working from the bottom here.
Holic moves into full guard.
Holic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mehwadi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Holic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mehwadi's back instead.
Holic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehwadi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mehwadi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mehwadi turns into Holic and is now in his guard.
Holic working a defensive guard here.
Mehwadi trying to control but Holic is working from the bottom.
Holic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alco Holic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mehwadi shoots and misses
and Holic counters with a shoot takedown. Mehwadi fights it but they end up in guard.
Holic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mehwadi's guard.
Holic wants to free his trapped foot but Mehwadi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holic works his way into side control.
Alco Holic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mehwadi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mehwadi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holic lets go of the hold and Mehwadi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alco Holic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaconda has chosen Be Quick or Be Dead! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Kyle Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anaconda Anaconda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anaconda swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anaconda.
It looks like Kyle Rogers has been cut.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anaconda is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Anaconda circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Anaconda moved out of range nicely.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers shoots in but Anaconda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anaconda lands a with a good body shot.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Anaconda scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Anaconda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anaconda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anaconda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyle Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anaconda lands with a right that hurts Rogers. Rogers looks to clinch but Anaconda throws a short knee that drops Rogers. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Anaconda Anaconda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lowrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's entrance music is Lucky You. A fine choice. Lowrey has chosen Inner Circle - Bad Boys as his entrance music. Peter Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lowrey!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker is looking to clinch but Lowrey is avoiding it.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowrey.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lowrey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker tries to bum rush Lowrey with a series of wild strikes but Lowrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Lowrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lowrey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker lands a head kick. Lowrey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lowrey is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lowrey has time to react.
Lowrey is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Lowrey backpedaling.
Lowrey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lowrey is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
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