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NACF 19: Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladsislas Wshivtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harmon has chosen Dead! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vladsislas Wshivtsev!
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, Eric Harmon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wshivtsev tries to clinch up.
Wshivtsev moves in looking to clinch but Harmon pushes him off.
Wshivtsev looks for a takedown but Harmon sprawls well.
Wshivtsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harmon tries to avoid it but Wshivtsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harmon to the ground. Harmon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wshivtsev shoots for a double leg takedown but Harmon sprawls well. He's pushed Wshivtsev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladsislas Wshivtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wshivtsev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wshivtsev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harmon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harmon scores with a nice head shot.
Wshivtsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wshivtsev is breathing heavily.
Wshivtsev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wshivtsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harmon breaks the clinch.
Harmon drives through and clinches with Wshivtsev against the cage.
Wshivtsev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmon is keeping busy.
Harmon avoiding damage as Wshivtsev throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wshivtsev wants a takedown.
Harmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wshivtsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wshivtsev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wshivtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wshivtsev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Harmon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wshivtsev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Harmon's back instead.
Wshivtsev looking to hold on to the position here but Harmon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Harmon pulls Wshivtsev in close to his closed guard and prevents Wshivtsev from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev stands up and waves to Harmon to follow him.
Wshivtsev with a poor takedown
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wshivtsev misses with a takedown
and Harmon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wshivtsev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wshivtsev wants to get back to his feet but Harmon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wshivtsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmon is one step ahead 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.
Harmon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wshivtsev has an active guard here but Harmon has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wshivtsev is looking to get back to full guard here but Harmon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Harmon prevents Wshivtsev from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harmon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wshivtsev tries to hold on but Harmon pushes him away.
Wshivtsev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wshivtsev distracts Harmon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wshivtsev stands and steps away. Harmon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harmon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wshivtsev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Harmon 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.
Wshivtsev with a poor takedown
enabling Harmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Wshivtsev has his takedown stuffed
and Harmon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wshivtsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harmon counters with a single leg into guard. Wshivtsev didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladsislas Wshivtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wshivtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wshivtsev working a defensive guard but Harmon passes into half guard.
Harmon is taking a breather. Wshivtsev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harmon prevents Wshivtsev from improving his position.
Harmon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wshivtsev misses with a takedown
and Harmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wshivtsev thinking.
Wshivtsev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wshivtsev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wshivtsev wants to stand but Harmon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harmon working a defensive guard here.
Wshivtsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wshivtsev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harmon has escaped and now he's on top!
Wshivtsev keeping busy on the bottom but Harmon has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev manages to get to full guard.
Harmon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wshivtsev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harmon is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev looking for submissions off his back.
Harmon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wshivtsev tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Harmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Wshivtsev clinches but Harmon breaks the clinch
and Harmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wshivtsev regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wshivtsev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wshivtsev is looking to stand up but Harmon isn't so interested in that idea.
Wshivtsev looking to control.
Eric Harmon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wshivtsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wshivtsev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wshivtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Harmon 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! This is the final round!
Wshivtsev fails with the takedown
and Harmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harmon.
Wshivtsev jumps into guard, dragging Harmon to the mat.
Wshivtsev is trying to control the position but Harmon postures up.
Wshivtsev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harmon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wshivtsev.
Wshivtsev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Harmon get's back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harmon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wshivtsev sprawls well initially but Harmon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wshivtsev gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wshivtsev looking for a guillotine here but Harmon defends easily.
Wshivtsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harmon is fighting to break Wshivtsev's control of his arms but Wshivtsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wshivtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wshivtsev controls Harmon momentarily but Harmon frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wshivtsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladsislas Wshivtsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wshivtsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harmon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wshivtsev working for submissions but it's allowed Harmon to get to half guard.
Wshivtsev wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wshivtsev is looking to improve his position.
Wshivtsev wants to control but Harmon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wshivtsev has one foot on Harmon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wshivtsev shoots and misses
and Harmon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wshivtsev kicks Harmon off and gets back to his feet.
Wshivtsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladsislas Wshivtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wshivtsev with a poor takedown
and Harmon counters with a three punch combo that has Wshivtsev backing up. Wshivtsev nods at Harmon to acknowledge the strikes.
Wshivtsev closes the distance but Harmon moves to the side
and Harmon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harmon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harmon stands up and waves to Wshivtsev to follow him.
Wshivtsev fails with the takedown.
Eric Harmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmon moves into range and clinches up with Wshivtsev.
Wshivtsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Harmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harmon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Harmon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corporal Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Makano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes into the arena with "Indestructible" by Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. Corporal Sanders has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corporal Sanders!
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, Juan Makano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makano to the mat! Makano manages to get full guard.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makano wants to sweep but no luck.
Makano is looking to sweep but instead, Sanders has passed into half guard.
Sanders 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.
Makano tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanders prevents Makano from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Makano. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
Sanders scores a takedown into full mount!
Makano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanders in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makano working to try and regain half guard.
Makano looks gassed!
Sanders looking for a guillotine from mount but Makano is having none of it.
Sanders fails to take his opponent's back.
Makano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makano is in a horrible position here. Sanders smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanders looking for a guillotine from mount but Makano is having none of it.
Makano is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to control but Makano wriggling away.
Sanders working for a submission but Makano is keeping him at bay.
Makano wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sanders working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Makano breaks Sanders's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to keep a closed guard but Makano is proving a slippery customer.
Makano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Makano rolls with it to try and escape but Sanders cranks on the arm and Makano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corporal Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nati Kuperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's entrance music is Bodies by Drowning Pool. A fine choice. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Arlovski!
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, Nati Kuperman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuperman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nati Kuperman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arlovski advances to half guard.
Arlovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuperman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arlovski.
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuperman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arlovski.
Arlovski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuperman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovski is looking to stall here but Kuperman recovers full guard.
Kuperman working for a triangle but Arlovski defends it easily.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
Arlovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuperman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuperman controlling the position.
Arlovski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuperman has wrist control.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuperman is retaining full guard.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski wants to pass the guard but Kuperman is keeping the position.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Kuperman working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuperman but Kuperman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuperman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuperman is fending him off so far but Arlovski persists. Nope, Kuperman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuperman tries to clinch up.
Kuperman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arlovski.
Arlovski won't allow Kuperman to sweep him here.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuperman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuperman is retaining full guard.
Arlovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuperman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuperman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuperman!
Kuperman trying to control the position but Arlovski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arlovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuperman counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlovski is looking to regain half guard here but Kuperman keeps moving and retains side control.
Arlovski sneaks back into half guard.
Arlovski tries to get to full guard but Kuperman has control of the leg.
Arlovski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kuperman pulls his head out easily.
Kuperman is tying to control. Arlovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuperman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arlovski moves into full guard.
Arlovski keeping full guard, as Kuperman tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski controls Kuperman momentarily but Kuperman frees himself.
Kuperman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuperman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arlovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arlovski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuperman is breathing heavily.
Kuperman 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.
Arlovski is pushing down on Kuperman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuperman is fighting to maintain full guard but Arlovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuperman is looking for a sweep. Arlovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arlovski tries to pass to full mount but Kuperman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuperman gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski chips away with some ground and pound.
Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arlovski passes Kuperman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuperman is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Kuperman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura but Kuperman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovski to get the leverage.
Arlovski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuperman stops Arlovski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Arlovski wants to control the pace but Kuperman is squirming around nicely.
Arlovski is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman frees his head quite easily.
Arlovski has control of Kuperman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuperman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arlovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuperman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack Arlovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuperman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arlovski working for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman is in no mood to give up.
Arlovski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuperman is on top in guard.
Arlovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuperman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Arlovski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arlovski.
Kuperman can't do much from the bottom here.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuperman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuperman is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Arlovski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arlovski is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuperman tries to buck Arlovski off but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuperman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuperman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuperman wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuperman is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Arlovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuperman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Kuperman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuperman keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Kuperman trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski passes Kuperman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arlovski is keen to just control but Kuperman is a slippery customer.
Arlovski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuperman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arlovski.
Arlovski trying to control but Kuperman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looking for a guillotine from mount but Kuperman is having none of it.
Kuperman regains half guard.
Arlovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuperman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arlovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski thows a huge punch but Kuperman dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuperman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.
Arlovski prevents Kuperman from improving his position.
Kuperman wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuperman tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
Nati Kuperman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuperman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Arlovski.
Well Arlovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Hamels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool's Bodies. Lukus Haas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cole Hamels's chin.
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Hamels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamels with a jab.
It looks like Lukus Haas has been cut.
Hamels lands with a big right hook that stumbles Haas - he's out on his feet here! Hamels follows up with another monster hook that separates Haas from consciousness! Haas falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hamels stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Hamels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Trevally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevally has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenshin Himura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Trevally!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trevally pinned against the cage. Trevally gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trevally with a poor takedown
so Himura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trevally keeping moving, preventing Himura from controlling successfully.
Trevally controlling the position.
Himura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trevally is trying to control the position but Himura postures up.
Himura trying to control but Trevally is working from the bottom.
Himura tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevally is retaining full guard.
Himura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trevally works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trevally misses with a takedown
and Himura counters by clinching up.
Trevally is pressed up against the cage. Himura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trevally down to the mat. Trevally avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trevally with a lazy takedown attempt
and Himura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kenshin Himura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Trevally.
Himura lands a left and a right that sends Trevally crashing to the canvas! Himura dives into mount looking to finish!
Trevally is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Trevally has been cut.
Trevally tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trevally is still in real trouble! Can Himura finish him?
Himura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Himura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trevally wants to get back to his feet.
Trevally looks gassed!
Himura goes for an armbar but Trevally turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trevally.
Trevally seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trevally has picked Himura up and slammed him! Himura can't keep hold of the triangle and Trevally manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Himura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trevally trying to control the position but Himura is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himura is trying to improve his position.
Trevally tries to move to mount but Himura blocks the move with his legs.
Himura gets back to half guard.
Trevally is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Himura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trevally.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trevally prevents Himura from improving his position.
Trevally trying to control the action but Himura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Himura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Trevally's cut.
That's time! Himura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trevally shoots and misses
and Himura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Himura slips nicely into half guard.
Himura trying to pass the guard but Trevally defending well.
Himura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevally keeps working.
Himura wants to stand up but Trevally manages to regain full guard.
Trevally not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trevally looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trevally looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trevally!
Trevally tries to move to mount but Himura blocks the move with his legs.
Himura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Himura tries to get out of the position.
Trevally thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trevally grinds an elbow into Himura's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trevally trying to control the action but Himura is working from the bottom.
Trevally has hold of Himura's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Himura tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Trevally cranks the arm and Himura screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Himura, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gavin Trevally!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes to the cage accompanied by Stale Thoughts by Ground Components. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Turner!
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, Michael Requina!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Requina as Turner shoots in.
Requina tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Requina throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner shoots in but Requina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requina tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requina to the ground. Requina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Requina tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Requina misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Requina.
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
Turner scores a takedown into full mount!
Requina is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Requina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner has isolated one of Requina's arms. Requina looking to fight him off but Turner twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Turner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen bispings isIand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Arrows had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Arrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrows throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Arrows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arrows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arrows's waist but Arrows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Arrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Arrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Brown.
Arrows wants to clinch.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arrows throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Arrows fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Arrows, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Arrows against the cage but Arrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arrows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrows swinging wilding here.
Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Arrows somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Arrows had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arrows.
Arrows stuffs the takedown.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown looks gassed!
Arrows scores with a three punch combo!
Brown is rocked!
Arrows drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Arrows dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). James Arrows!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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, Steve Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with a wild combination.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash fails to land the takedown.
Nash shoots for a double leg takedown but Winchester sprawls well. He's pushed Nash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nash blocks a jab.
Nash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nash slips under a jab from Winchester.
No joy there for Winchester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winchester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nash moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester breaks from the clinch.
Winchester misses with the combination.
Winchester throws a hook to the side of Nash's head but Nash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Nash. Nash gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash misses with a body kick.
Winchester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nash doesn't seem bothered though.
Nash is looking to clinch.
Nash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winchester.
A jab lands there for Winchester.
It looks like Steve Nash has been cut.
Nash fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Nash or perhaps it was just good defense by Winchester which made him look bad.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Winchester. Nash shrugs it off though.
Winchester throws an overhand right that has Nash reeling! Winchester follows up with a more punches and Nash is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Winchester!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Kraylen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnum P I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraylen comes into the arena with Me Against the World - Tupac blaring out of the sound system. Magnum P I has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Kraylen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnum P I!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraylen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by P I.
Kraylen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
P I shoots in looking for a takedown. Kraylen tries to sprawl out of it but P I keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kraylen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kraylen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as P I backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
P I bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
P I trying to control the action but Kraylen is working from the bottom.
P I wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraylen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraylen is not content to let P I control the position.
P I is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kraylen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P I is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraylen has escaped the position, nice work there.
P I tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
P I looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P I tries to advance to mount but Kraylen denies him.
Kraylen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for P I on the ground.
Kraylen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but P I is controlling him well.
Kraylen is not content to let P I control the position.
Kraylen has control of an arm but P I manages to advance to P I's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P I trying to control momentarily.
P I sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kraylen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnum P I!
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