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NACF 25: Champions Collides PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Chamberlaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Knight!
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, Travis Chamberlaine!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Chamberlaine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chamberlaine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chamberlaine is rocked!
Knight closes the distance looking for a takedown. Chamberlaine stuffs it but Knight still has hold of him. Knight picks Chamberlaine up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Knight slams Chamberlaine to the floor and that's really hurt Chamberlaine - he doesn't know where he is! Knight throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Knight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel VanRoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Trevally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trevally's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. Axel VanRoth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Axel VanRoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Trevally!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevally clinches.
VanRoth lands a right hand.
It looks like Gavin Trevally has been cut.
VanRoth drags the fight down to the ground.
VanRoth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Trevally has passed into half guard!
VanRoth wants to control but Trevally is keeping busy.
Trevally 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevally is looking to take a break and control but VanRoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanRoth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
VanRoth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for VanRoth.
VanRoth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trevally trying to control but VanRoth is working from the bottom.
Trevally drops back looking for a leg! VanRoth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and VanRoth manages to kick Trevally off! Trevally jumps back into VanRoth's 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.
VanRoth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VanRoth keeping moving, preventing Trevally from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trevally is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trevally trying to control but VanRoth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
VanRoth gets the takedown into side control.
Trevally sneaks back into half guard.
Trevally on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
VanRoth is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Trevally has managed to free his arm - good work.
VanRoth is working for a kimura but Trevally is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevally wants to control but VanRoth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
VanRoth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
VanRoth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trevally defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanRoth trying to mount his opponent but Trevally defends it.
VanRoth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel VanRoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Trevally's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trevally fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
VanRoth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trevally, pushing him back against the cage.
VanRoth pulls guard.
Trevally thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trevally trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
VanRoth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Trevally is defending well. VanRoth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Trevally has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! VanRoth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axel VanRoth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool's Bodies. Lukus Haas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chino Bandito!
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, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bandito.
Bandito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandito moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Haas goes down! Can Bandito finish him!?
Haas is rocked!
It looks like Lukus Haas has been cut.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haas is still in real trouble! Can Bandito finish him?
Haas 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.
Bandito lands a couple of digs.
Bandito gets to his feet - Haas follows without any prompting.
Haas seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandito drops Haas with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Haas! Bandito dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Chino Bandito!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Makano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simppa Koivu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koivu has chosen Pain Confessor - Another Door as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Makano!
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, Simppa Koivu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makano shoots for a takedown but Koivu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koivu as he jumps to the side.
Koivu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivu drops Makano with a nice combination! Koivu dives into Makano's guard, looking to finish!
Makano is rocked!
It looks like Juan Makano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu loads up on a big left hand. Makano felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Koivu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Makano can't hide his disappointment, as Koivu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simppa Koivu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Halloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni comes to the cage accompanied by Sexyama Slideshow, which has impregnated every woman here tonight...and man. Halloway has chosen AFI- Prelude 12/21 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Halloway told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Baroni!
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, Luke Halloway!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni misses with a two punch combination.
Baroni looks to land a combination but Halloway avoids it well.
Baroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halloway slips a jab and a cross from Baroni.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halloway drives through and clinches with Baroni against the cage.
Baroni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baroni tries to break the clinch but Halloway is controlling the position.
Halloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baroni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baroni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baroni tries to break the clinch but Halloway is controlling the position.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
Halloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baroni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halloway.
Baroni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joey Baroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Halloway avoids nicely.
Halloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baroni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baroni wants to break free but Halloway has control.
Halloway fails to pull guard.
Baroni just leaning against Halloway, taking a breather.
Halloway jumps guard but Baroni stands there with Halloway around his waist. Halloway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Halloway.
Halloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Baroni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Baroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baroni.
Halloway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halloway stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Halloway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baroni is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Halloway shoots in for a takedown but Baroni shows good takedown defense.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Baroni misses.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Halloway avoids nicely.
Halloway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Halloway trying to advance position but Baroni counters by regaining guard.
Baroni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baroni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baroni is trying to control the position but Halloway postures up.
Baroni keeping moving, preventing Halloway from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baroni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baroni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halloway looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halloway moves away.
Baroni thows a body shot but no joy.
Halloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baroni swings for the body but Halloway moves out of range.
Baroni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baroni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloway is looking to clinch but Baroni is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baroni thows a body shot but no joy.
Halloway is looking to clinch but Baroni is avoiding it.
Halloway throws a right hand that Baroni ducks under and follows up with a left that Baroni also avoids with ease.
Baroni misses with a double jab
and Halloway counters with a single leg into guard. Baroni didn't expect that.
Halloway preventing the sweep.
Halloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baroni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baroni is looking to stand up but Halloway isn't so interested in that idea.
Halloway looking to pass the guard.
Halloway wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Halloway 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.
Baroni just misses with a punch to the body.
Baroni works Halloway's body with a nice hook.
Baroni swings for the body but Halloway moves out of range.
Baroni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Halloway avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halloway.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baroni throws a series of punches but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway tries for a takedown but Baroni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halloway forces Baroni back against the cage and clinches.
Halloway tries for a takedown but Baroni manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Halloway.
Halloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Halloway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halloway is trying to maintain a safe position but Baroni gets an underhook and turns Halloway into the cage.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baroni lands a nice looking body shot.
Baroni misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baroni circles away.
Baroni scores with a hook to the body. Halloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halloway avoids the body shot from Baroni.
Halloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halloway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baroni's guard.
Baroni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baroni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halloway!
Baroni content just to control the position here.
Halloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloway wants to get back to full guard.
Baroni is trying to work for a kimura but Halloway is defending well.
Baroni is trying to work for a kimura but Halloway is defending well.
Baroni trying to mount his opponent but Halloway defends it.
Halloway is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baroni pulls his head out easily.
Baroni trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni wants to stand but Halloway has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baroni wants to pass the guard but Halloway is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Halloway misses.
Halloway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baroni throws a body punch but Halloway moves out of range.
Baroni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halloway doesn't seem bothered though.
Baroni lands with a nice body punch.
Baroni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Halloway gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni has a hand on Halloway's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halloway takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baroni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloway goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Baroni is on top in guard.
Halloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baroni is one step ahead there.
Halloway wants to control the position but Baroni says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Baroni is trying to work for a kimura but Halloway is defending well.
Baroni is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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 Joey Baroni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halloway thows a body kick. Baroni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baroni throws a body punch but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway slips a jab and a cross from Baroni.
Halloway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baroni pinned against the cage. Baroni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Halloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halloway moves away from the strike by Baroni.
Halloway shoots for a double leg takedown but Baroni sprawls well. He's pushed Halloway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway is looking to clinch.
Halloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Baroni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halloway dodges the punch combination from Baroni.
Halloway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joey Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Halloway.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baroni looks to land a combination but Halloway avoids it well.
Halloway tries to clinch but Baroni is having none of it.
Baroni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baroni throws a series of punches but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Halloway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baroni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baroni is trying to break the clinch but Halloway has him pressed against the cage.
Halloway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baroni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baroni is looking to break free of the clinch but Halloway has double underhooks.
Baroni digs a right hand underneath Halloway's ribcage. Halloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baroni can't break the clinch.
Baroni is trying to break free.
Halloway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Halloway wants a takedown.
Baroni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halloway is keeping busy.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
Baroni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halloway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baroni!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloway wants to control the pace but Baroni is squirming around nicely.
Baroni is desperately trying to improve his position but Halloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Luke Halloway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baroni wants to control but Halloway is having none of it.
Baroni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halloway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baroni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halloway is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baroni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baroni is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway misses with a head shot.
Halloway goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baroni turns into him and now he's in Halloway's guard.
Baroni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halloway's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baroni wants to pass to mount but Halloway is defending the position.
Halloway is looking for a sweep. Baroni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baroni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halloway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baroni.
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.
Baroni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halloway is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baroni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baroni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Halloway.
I think Halloway 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 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Halloway!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naor Yozem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by bispings isIand. Yozem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chris Cornell - You Know My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Naor Yozem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naor Yozem!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yozem circles away.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yozem is looking for a sweep.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yozem wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yozem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yozem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yozem, who protects the arm well.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yozem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yozem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yozem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yozem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yozem tries to escape but Brown is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yozem is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yozem, who protects the arm well.
Brown advances to full mount.
Brown is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yozem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yozem!
Yozem wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yozem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yozem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown has his foot on Yozem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yozem works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yozem is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brown Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yozem's back instead.
Brown is trying to stick to Yozem's back but Yozem is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yozem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yozem!
Brown has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yozem is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson has chosen Highway To Hell By ACDC as his entrance music. Stringer Bell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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213 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stringer Bell!
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, Hawk Henson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henson.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Henson.
Nice cross by Bell.
It looks like Hawk Henson has been cut.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Stringer Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Bell throws a right hand that Henson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henson also avoids with ease.
Henson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Henson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henson.
Bell throws a series of punches but Henson avoids them all with ease.
Bell throws a hook but Henson avoids it easily.
Henson shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henson tries to clinch up.
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.
Henson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bell as he connects with a hook.
Bell cracks Henson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Henson falls to his knees and Bell doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stringer Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test SubMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test SubMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Bickle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SubMan misses with a straight left.
SubMan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on SubMan's shoulder, as SubMan tries to avoid the shot.
Bickle tries to bum rush SubMan with a series of wild strikes but SubMan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SubMan clinches.
SubMan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bickle is keeping busy.
Bickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SubMan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bickle goes for a takedown in the clinch but SubMan prevents it.
SubMan has Bickle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. SubMan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bickle tumbling to the mat - SubMan dives into Bickle's guard.
Bickle is looking for a triangle but SubMan pushes his legs off easily.
SubMan looking to pass the guard.
SubMan stopping the sweep attempt from Bickle.
SubMan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle looking for submissions off his back.
Bickle gets full guard.
Bickle has his foot on SubMan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SubMan works his way back into a safe position though.
SubMan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SubMan stopping the sweep attempt from Bickle.
SubMan pushes down on Bickle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bickle looks gassed!
SubMan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bickle moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SubMan passes Bickle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bickle moves into full guard.
Bickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bickle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. SubMan manages to get himself to full guard.
SubMan 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.
SubMan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bickle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SubMan keeping full guard, as Bickle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle pushing down on SubMan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bickle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SubMan is just riding it out for now. Bickle eventually gives up the hold.
Bickle is thwarting SubMan's attempts to control the position.
SubMan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SubMan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bickle.
SubMan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bickle 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.
Bickle seems to be looking for submissions.
SubMan is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SubMan avoid being mounted?
Bickle 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.
Bickle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. SubMan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bickle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SubMan's guard.
Bickle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bickle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bickle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SubMan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SubMan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bickle drops back looking for a leg! SubMan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and SubMan manages to kick Bickle off! Bickle jumps back into SubMan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SubMan is trying to keep Bickle in close.
Bickle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SubMan is keeping the position for now.
Bickle slips nicely into half guard.
Bickle prevents SubMan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to pass to full mount but SubMan defends it.
SubMan wants to improve his position but Bickle is controlling well.
Bickle tries to pass the half guard into mount. SubMan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bickle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bickle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SubMan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SubMan passes Bickle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bickle is looking for a sweep. SubMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bickle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SubMan stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle wants to improve his position but SubMan is controlling well.
Bickle with the active half guard here but SubMan passes nicely into side control.
SubMan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bickle!
Bickle regains half guard.
Bickle regains full guard. Nicely done.
SubMan wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickle 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.
Bickle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SubMan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SubMan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
Bickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bickle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SubMan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
SubMan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Test SubMan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bickle with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bickle.
SubMan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SubMan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Travis Bickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bickle cracks SubMan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
SubMan wants to clinch up but Bickle keeps it at a distance.
Bickle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
SubMan tries to clinch up.
Bickle shoots for a double leg takedown but SubMan sprawls well. He's pushed Bickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bickle throws a looping overhand right but SubMan ducks down to avoid it.
SubMan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SubMan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bickle pushes a forearm under SubMan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, SubMan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Bickle!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejanrdo Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatty McFatty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejanrdo Cordoba!
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, Fatty McFatty!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba lands a body shot.
Cordoba misses with a low kick.
Cordoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cordoba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McFatty gets caught flat footed, as Cordoba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cordoba advances to half guard.
Cordoba wants to advance to full mount but McFatty doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cordoba wants to control from the top but McFatty keeps moving.
McFatty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cordoba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cordoba stops McFatty from standing up.
Cordoba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cordoba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McFatty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cordoba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McFatty throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McFatty lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cordoba can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McFatty and Cordoba drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McFatty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanak Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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181 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nanak Singh!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Brown lands a with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singh backs up against the cage.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Singh's defenses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Mordecai Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown blocks a head kick by Singh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Singh! Brown is out on his feet! Singh rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brown is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brown is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nanak Singh! Nanak Singh retains his middleweight title!
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