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GZ22: 11:11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Metis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metis's entrance music is Right Now - Van Halen. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Metis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Metis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metis trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Metis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Metis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Metis's back instead.
Metis is trying to break free.
Wilson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Metis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Metis trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
Wilson working for the choke.
Wilson doesn't have the hooks in and Metis manages to turn into his guard.
Metis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metis wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson wants to improve his position but instead Metis has moved into half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Metis has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metis is looking for a kimura here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Metis keeps it at a distance.
Adam Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Metis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metis is breathing heavily.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Metis circles away.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Metis is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Metis keeps it at a distance.
Wilson clinches.
Metis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Metis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Metis circles away.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Metis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Metis circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Metis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Metis wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Metis uses his free foot to push down on Wilson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wilson.
Wilson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Metis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Metis tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson is trying to reverse the position but instead Metis has taken his back - oops!
Metis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Metis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Metis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Metis scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Metis passes into half guard.
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Metis.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metis passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metis wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.
Metis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metis passes into side control.
Metis is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Metis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Metis working the ground and pound but Wilson is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson is not content to let Metis control the position.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Metis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metis.
Metis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metis advances to full mount.
Wilson stops Metis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Metis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metis wants to take his opponent's back but Wilson doesn't allow it.
Metis throwing strikes here but Wilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wilson stops Metis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metis trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Metis maintains control.
Metis has hold of Wilson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Metis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Metis circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Metis dominated that second round.
That's time! Metis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to clinch but Metis is having none of it.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Metis circles away.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Metis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metis gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metis trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Metis has control of the leg.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Metis drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Metis off! Metis jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Metis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Metis tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metis wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Metis stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Metis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson has his foot on Metis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metis works his way back into a safe position though.
Metis passes into half guard.
Metis is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metis is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Metis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Metis wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Metis defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Metis from controlling successfully.
Adam Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Metis defends easily.
Metis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthew Metis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Firefly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Bricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Firefly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Bricker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricker shoots in looking for a takedown. Firefly tries to sprawl out of it but Bricker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firefly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bricker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bricker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Firefly misses with a takedown attempt - Bricker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bricker misses with a double jab.
Firefly cracks a nice hook into Bricker's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firefly.
Firefly throws a one two combo.
It looks like Brian Bricker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bricker fails to land the takedown.
Firefly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bricker moves away.
Firefly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bricker sprawls well initially but Firefly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Firefly passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firefly throws some wild stikes that Bricker manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricker has given up his back here.
Bricker looks gassed!
Bricker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Even with his hooks in, Firefly manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bricker tries to break free.
Firefly has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Firefly thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bricker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Firefly is looking for the choke from the back position but Bricker is controlling his hands well.
Bricker tries to roll but Firefly sticks to his back.
Firefly working for a choke but Bricker is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firefly doesn't have the hooks in and Bricker manages to turn into his guard.
Firefly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bricker is one step ahead there.
Bricker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firefly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bricker uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bricker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bricker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Firefly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bricker off and has taken his back!
Bricker trying to get back to his feet but Firefly is in full control for now.
Firefly biding his time, controlling Bricker.
Firefly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bricker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firefly is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bricker tries to roll but Firefly sticks to his back.
Firefly looking to break Bricker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bricker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Firefly will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bricker showing good submission defense here.
Bricker trying to control the hands but Firefly breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Firefly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Bricker's cut.
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.
Bricker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Firefly.
Firefly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bricker staying out of range there.
Firefly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bricker counters with a nice body shot.
Bricker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Firefly 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.
Bricker managing to control the position.
Bricker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firefly is one step ahead there.
Bricker has his hands on Firefly's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricker keeping moving, preventing Firefly from controlling successfully.
Bricker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bricker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Firefly passes Bricker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bricker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bricker is looking for a triangle but Firefly pushes his legs off easily.
Firefly passes Bricker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Firefly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Firefly content just to control the position here.
Bricker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Firefly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firefly unloading with bombs!
Firefly controlling the position easily from mount.
Firefly throwing strikes here but Bricker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bricker gets back to half guard.
Firefly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Firefly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bricker is just riding it out for now. Firefly eventually gives up the hold.
Bricker looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bricker trying to hold on to Firefly's head to control him but Firefly postures up.
Bricker tries to get to full guard but Firefly has control of the leg.
Firefly is trying to work for a kimura but Bricker is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bricker is trying to control Firefly's posture. Firefly takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bricker! Firefly is rotating here... this could be the end... Bricker is out! Firefly has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baby Firefly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to raaah Crock-time!. Banks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Money in the Bank. Devin Banks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Banks!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banks working Crock over with strikes here.
Banks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Crock's face.
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crock?
It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
Crock is trying desperately to improve position.
Banks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jzk Crock's cut is getting worse.
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!
Banks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Crock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jzk Crock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crock can't escape the position.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Crock tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeez, Jzk Crock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jzk Crock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devin Banks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RAY Even (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Z Hackenbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, RAY Even!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Z Hackenbush!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Even doesn't manage to clinch there - Hackenbush circles away.
Hackenbush throws out a loose jab but Even uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hackenbush finds it's target.
It looks like RAY Even has been cut.
Even shoots in for a takedown but Hackenbush shows good takedown defense.
Hackenbush with a hook.
Even tries to clinch but Hackenbush moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Even.
Even tries to clinch up but Hackenbush circles away and keeps his distance.
Even is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Even tries to close the distance and clinch but Hackenbush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Even fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackenbush fails to land with a series of punches.
Even tries to clinch but Hackenbush moves out of range.
Hackenbush scores a takedown into full mount!
Even is squirming around, avoiding Hackenbush's attempts to control the action.
Even squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenbush looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Even swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hackenbush wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Even squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hackenbush with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackenbush looks gassed!
Even manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Even makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Even.
Even will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Even is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackenbush tries to kick Even off but Even keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even seems to be looking for submissions.
Even looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Even throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Even passes to side control.
Even is working Hackenbush over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackenbush regains half guard.
Even is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Even missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Even stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Even drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even advances nicely into full mount.
Hackenbush working to try and regain half guard.
Even landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Hackenbush that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Even putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hackenbush tries to reverse the position but Even maintains control.
Even breaks from Hackenbush's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hackenbush is squirming around, avoiding Even's attempts to control the action.
Even landing strikes from the mount.
Even connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even landing strikes from the mount and Hackenbush is in trouble!
Hackenbush is squirming around, avoiding Even's attempts to control the action.
Even postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hackenbush looks a forlorn figure.
Hackenbush can't escape the position.
Even putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Hackenbush that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hackenbush is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackenbush is looking to improve his position but Even isn't that keen on the idea.
Hackenbush is still in real trouble! Can Even finish him?
Even lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even landing shots from mount.
Even scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Even postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hackenbush in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hackenbush to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RAY Even!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boombatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Boombatz!
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, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes dances in with a quick combination. Boombatz is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rhymes snaps Boombatz's head back. Boombatz stumbles backwards against the cage. Rhymes steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Boombatz's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Boombatz just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Busta Rhymes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silva Beltran Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Spaulding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoffrey Spaulding has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Silva Beltran Jr's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silva Beltran Jr!
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, Geoffrey Spaulding!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaulding looks for a takedown but Beltran Jr sprawls well.
Spaulding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spaulding throws a lazy right hand but Beltran Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spaulding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Beltran Jr catches Spaulding right on the button with a cross.
Spaulding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Beltran Jr does no damage.
Spaulding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spaulding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spaulding misses.
Spaulding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beltran Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Spaulding backing up. Spaulding nods at Beltran Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Spaulding throws a nice looking combination but Beltran Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spaulding misses with a combination
and Beltran Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaulding scores with a hook.
Beltran Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spaulding counters with a nice uppercut.
Spaulding fails to land the takedown.
Silva Beltran Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoffrey Spaulding.
Spaulding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beltran Jr.
Beltran Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spaulding.
Spaulding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran Jr blocks a head kick by Spaulding.
Beltran Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spaulding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spaulding throws a combination that misses
and Beltran Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Spaulding looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran Jr tests Spaulding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran Jr swinging wilding here.
Silva Beltran Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Beltran Jr does no damage.
Spaulding falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beltran Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran Jr looks to land a combination. Spaulding sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spaulding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltran Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geoffrey Spaulding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spaulding misses with a double jab
and Beltran Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Spaulding is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran Jr cracks Spaulding on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Spaulding falls backwards against the cage. Beltran Jr follows up with more strikes that drop Spaulding to his knees. Beltran Jr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Spaulding! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silva Beltran Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emmaneul McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmaneul McLovin!
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, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLovin tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLovin to the ground. McLovin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez tries for a takedown but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emmaneul McLovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez shoots in but McLovin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez forces McLovin back against the cage and clinches.
McLovin is trying to break free.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez slips a straight right by McLovin.
McLovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
McLovin scores with a nice head shot.
Gomez moves out of range as McLovin strikes.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alfredo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to move into range but McLovin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
McLovin lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLovin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLovin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLovin swivels and escapes.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from McLovin as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
McLovin scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLovin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
McLovin works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from McLovin.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
A jab from McLovin does it's job there.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLovin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gomez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gomez looks to clinch but McLovin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gomez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emmaneul McLovin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RlCK JAMES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RlCK JAMES is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, RlCK JAMES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Jax!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Jax.
JAMES tries to clinch but Jax moves out of range.
Jax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jax swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - JAMES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
JAMES tries to clinch but Jax moves out of range.
JAMES tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jax throws a one two combo.
JAMES is rocked!
BOOM! Jax lands a beautiful left hook that drops JAMES. JAMES tries to recover but Jax is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and JAMES lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Jax!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner passes Lang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Lang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Banner slips under a jab.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lang throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Lang lands.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
Lang drops Banner with a nice combination! Lang dives into Banner's guard, looking to finish!
Banner is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang throws an uppercut from hell that sends Banner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lang stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Lang! James Lang retains his welterweight title!
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