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ANB 02: Outtatheway! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Soor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianni Benitoi Valentino Francesco Galbana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Soor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gianni Benitoi Valentino Francesco Galbana!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francesco Galbana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Soor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francesco Galbana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francesco Galbana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francesco Galbana trying to stall but Soor improves his position.
Soor has Francesco Galbana pressed against the cage.
Soor keeps control of Francesco Galbana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francesco Galbana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Soor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francesco Galbana is trying to break free.
Francesco Galbana manages to break the clinch.
Soor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fred Soor has been cut.
Francesco Galbana throws a head kick that half lands.
Soor keeps the fight on the outside.
Soor keeps the fight on the outside.
Francesco Galbana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francesco Galbana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francesco Galbana lands with a kick to the temple. Soor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Soor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Francesco Galbana throws a sloppy head kick and Soor moves out of range easily.
Francesco Galbana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soor swats away the attempt to clinch by Francesco Galbana.
Francesco Galbana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Francesco Galbana lands a head kick. Soor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Francesco Galbana gets a clinch.
Francesco Galbana is trying to break free.
Francesco Galbana wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francesco Galbana tries to stall but Soor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Francesco Galbana wants to break free but Soor has control.
Francesco Galbana is trying to break the clinch but Soor has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Francesco Galbana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Francesco Galbana.
Francesco Galbana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Francesco Galbana is trying to stall.
Francesco Galbana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francesco Galbana.
Francesco Galbana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Francesco Galbana stalling in the clinch but Soor improves position.
Francesco Galbana crunches a lovely knee into Soor's ribcage.
Soor can't get the takedown.
Francesco Galbana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soor has him pressed against the cage.
Francesco Galbana pushes Soor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francesco Galbana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Francesco Galbana breaks the clinch.
Francesco Galbana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Francesco Galbana is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Francesco Galbana throws a sloppy head kick and Soor moves out of range easily.
Francesco Galbana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Francesco Galbana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Francesco Galbana trying to control but Soor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Soor looking to break Francesco Galbana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Francesco Galbana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Soor lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soor is hanging on to Francesco Galbana's back as he tries to escape.
Francesco Galbana defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Soor's arms.
Soor lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soor looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is taking a good look at Francesco Galbana as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Soor!
Soor controlling well, preventing Francesco Galbana from escaping the position.
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.
Soor misses with punches from the back.
Soor doesn't have the hooks in and Francesco Galbana manages to turn into his guard.
Francesco Galbana wants to stand but Soor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Francesco Galbana preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francesco Galbana tries to free his leg and advance position but Soor is retaining full guard.
Soor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francesco Galbana trying to control but Soor is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Francesco Galbana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soor fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Fred Soor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Soor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Francesco Galbana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soor, pushing him back against the cage.
Francesco Galbana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Soor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Francesco Galbana to the mat. Francesco Galbana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Francesco Galbana is trying to control the position but Soor postures up.
Francesco Galbana wants to stand up but Soor is controlling him.
Francesco Galbana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francesco Galbana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francesco Galbana trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francesco Galbana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francesco Galbana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Francesco Galbana as Soor shoots in.
Francesco Galbana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francesco Galbana tries to clinch up but Soor circles away and keeps his distance.
Francesco Galbana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Francesco Galbana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soor clinches.
Soor wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soor looking to stall.
Francesco Galbana wants to get back to striking at distance but Soor won't allow it.
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.
Soor is working for takedown but Francesco Galbana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Soor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soor prevents Francesco Galbana from breaking the clinch.
Francesco Galbana tries to stall but Soor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francesco Galbana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soor wants to stall.
Soor misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soor keeps control of Francesco Galbana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francesco Galbana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francesco Galbana can't break the clinch.
Francesco Galbana lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Francesco Galbana.
Francesco Galbana wants to get back to striking at distance but Soor won't allow it.
Soor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Francesco Galbana blocks it with crossed arms.
Soor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Francesco Galbana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Soor with that takedown attempt.
Francesco Galbana misses with a head kick.
Gianni Benitoi Valentino Francesco Galbana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francesco Galbana tries to clinch but Soor moves away
and Soor counters with a shoot takedown. Francesco Galbana fights it but they end up in guard.
Soor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Francesco Galbana some visible discomfort.
Soor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Francesco Galbana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Francesco Galbana pushes Soor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Soor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Francesco Galbana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Francesco Galbana holds on to Soor's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Soor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Soor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Francesco Galbana has Soor up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Francesco Galbana.
Soor just leaning against Francesco Galbana, taking a breather.
A short right from Francesco Galbana on the inside.
Francesco Galbana has had enough of the clinch but Soor keeps him there for the moment.
Francesco Galbana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francesco Galbana throws a head kick but Soor moves out of range.
Francesco Galbana is looking to clinch but Soor is avoiding it.
Francesco Galbana darts in trying to clinch
and Soor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Francesco Galbana's guard.
Francesco Galbana throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Francesco Galbana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Francesco Galbana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Francesco Galbana!
Fred Soor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Francesco Galbana tries to stand but Soor is controlling his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Francesco Galbana off and has taken his back!
Francesco Galbana is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Soor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Soor avoiding Francesco Galbana 's attempts to control his hands.
Francesco Galbana is trying to get back to his feet but Soor has full control of the position and if anything, Francesco Galbana has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Francesco Galbana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soor.
Soor is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Francesco Galbana has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Soor has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Francesco Galbana taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Soor doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Soor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong keeps the fight on the outside.
Furlong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furlong throws out the jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Furlong keeps it at a distance.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Furlong.
Cary Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Furlong.
Furlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Furlong keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furlong stuffs the takedown.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Furlong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe Furlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Furlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson decides to pull guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Furlong tries to pass.
Furlong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Furlong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thompson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Furlong! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Furlong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen On a Boat as his entrance music. Action Crackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Action Crackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crackson circles away.
Crackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crackson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Crackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sanchez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Crackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sanchez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Crackson lets go of the hold and Sanchez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Action Crackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filapovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filapovich has chosen Metallica - enter sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mirko Filapovich looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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225 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Broffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filapovich!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broffy drops Filapovich with a left and a right! Oh, Filapovich is hurt - Broffy dives into side control looking to finish!
Filapovich is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Filapovich has been cut.
Filapovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broffy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Filapovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Broffy finish him?
Broffy lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Filapovich falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Broffy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Souffrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souffrant comes to the cage accompanied by Nitro - Freight Train Solo. 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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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximillion Souffrant!
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, Marshall Mason!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souffrant fails with the takedown.
Souffrant fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason 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.
Souffrant has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mason should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souffrant has tightened it up now! Mason should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximillion Souffrant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clausey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hockley!
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, Thomas Clausey!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hockley.
Clausey tries to clinch but Hockley moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hockley. No joy for Clausey on that attempt.
Clausey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clausey closes the distance and clinches up with Hockley, looking for a takedown. Clausey pushes Hockley against the cage but Hockley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Hockley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hockley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clausey is looking to clinch.
Clausey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clausey stays in close to Hockley's body and controls the position.
Clausey is standing up over Hockley. Hockley looks to escape but Clausey dives into side control.
Clausey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hockley's waist but Hockley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clausey off to one side.
Joe Hockley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clausey.
Clausey moves out of range of the leg kick from Hockley.
Hockley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hockley fails with the takedown
and Clausey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hockley is breathing heavily.
Clausey is looking to take a break and control but Hockley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hockley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hockley tries to get out of the position.
Clausey stands up from half guard.
Clausey throws a head kick but Hockley moves out of range.
Clausey avoids the head kick by Hockley.
Clausey fails with the takedown
enabling Hockley to counter with a crisp jab.
Clausey lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausey fails to land the takedown.
Hockley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clausey is trying to stand up here but Hockley is controlling him well.
Hockley decides to stand up.
Clausey thows a body kick. Hockley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clausey avoids the body shot from Hockley.
Clausey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hockley to the mat! Hockley manages to get full guard.
Clausey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hockley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clausey on the ground.
Hockley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clausey is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hockley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clausey is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clausey wants to control from the top but Hockley keeps moving.
Hockley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clausey is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clausey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clausey stands up.
Hockley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clausey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hockley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clausey closes the distance and clinches.
Hockley takes a shot to the head.
Hockley keeps control of Clausey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clausey tries to stall but Hockley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hockley breaks the clinch.
Clausey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clausey misses with a looping left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clausey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hockley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausey counters with a single leg into guard. Hockley didn't expect that.
Clausey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hockley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hockley keeping moving, preventing Clausey from controlling successfully.
Clausey forces his way into half guard.
Clausey works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey wants to control but Hockley is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clausey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clausey working the head with strikes.
Clausey is looking to take a break and control but Hockley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hockley is trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas Clausey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clausey decides to stand back up.
Hockley misses with a body kick.
Hockley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Hockley.
Clausey closes the distance and clinches up with Hockley, looking for a takedown. Clausey pushes Hockley against the cage but Hockley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clausey looks for a takedown but Hockley sprawls well.
Clausey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clausey misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Clausey. No joy for Hockley on that attempt.
Hockley looks to land a right hand but Clausey moved out of range.
Clausey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Hockley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clausey.
Clausey wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockley looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausey is just out of range.
Clausey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clausey moves out of range of the strikes.
Clausey misses with a takedown
and Hockley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clausey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hockley tries to clinch but Clausey is having none of it.
Hockley misses with a two punch combination.
Clausey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hockley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hockley throws a one two combo.
Clausey forces Hockley back against the cage and clinches.
Clausey jumps guard.
Clausey striking off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clausey trying to control the position.
Hockley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clausey looking to control but Hockley passes into half guard.
Clausey is looking to control Hockley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clausey avoid being mounted?
It looks like Hockley is going to stand back up.
Clausey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hockley is thwarting Clausey's attempts to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clausey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clausey fails with the takedown.
Clausey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clausey.
Joe Hockley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clausey.
Hockley misses with the combination.
Hockley lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clausey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hockley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausey counters with a shoot takedown. Hockley fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clausey pushes down on Hockley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clausey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey trying to control the action but Hockley is working from the bottom.
Hockley wants to improve his position but Clausey is controlling well.
Clausey gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Clausey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hockley scores with a jab.
Clausey tries to clinch there but Hockley circles away.
Clausey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clausey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hockley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clausey.
Clausey fails with the takedown.
Hockley throws a low kick but Clausey avoids it.
Hockley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clausey tries to clinch there but Hockley circles away.
Hockley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clausey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hockley's sensitive parts.
Hockley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hockley closes the distance but Clausey moves to the side
and Clausey counters with a head kick. That will keep Hockley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Clausey misses with an uppercut.
Joe Hockley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clausey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockley slips a jab from Clausey.
Clausey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockley manages to avoid it.
Clausey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hockley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clausey landing knees to the head.
Clausey is trying to stall.
Hockley is trying to break free.
Hockley breaks from the clinch.
Hockley tries to close the distance and clinch but Clausey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clausey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clausey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hockley circles away.
Clausey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hockley as he avoids it easily.
Hockley misses with a few strikes there.
Hockley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clausey.
Clausey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hockley misses with a double jab
and Clausey counters by clinching up.
Clausey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clausey fails to pull guard.
Hockley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clausey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hockley tries to avoid it but Clausey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hockley to the ground. Hockley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hockley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clausey closes the distance and clinches.
Hockley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clausey.
Hockley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clausey throws Hockley to one side and escapes!
Clausey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hockley dodges the punch combination from Clausey.
Joe Hockley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Clausey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clausey misses with a takedown attempt
and Hockley counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Clausey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clausey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Clausey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Hier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hier comes to the cage accompanied by Point of No Return. The key to victory for Kenny Hier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Hier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hier drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Bear looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hier scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Teddy Bear has been cut.
Hier with a knee to the head.
Hier landing knees to the head.
Hier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hier with a knee to the head.
Hier landing knees to the body.
Hier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hier tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hier.
Hier lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hier.
Hier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Hier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenny Hier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Bear.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Hier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hier throws an elbow but misses.
Hier misses with a knee to the head.
Hier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hier misses with a knee to the head.
Bear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bear trying to stall but Hier improves his position.
Bear tries to pull guard but Hier won't allow it.
Hier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hier gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Hier.
Hier connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hier.
Bear tries to pull guard but Hier won't allow it.
Hier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bear avoiding damage as Hier throws knees to the body.
Hier misses with a knee strike.
Hier trying to land knees to the body.
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Bear looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hier!
Bear trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bear throwing strikes here but Hier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hier is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear looking to finish with strikes here!
Bear swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hier is now in Bear's guard. A big mistake from Bear there, giving up the dominant position!
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.
Hier prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.
Hier is looking to stand up but Bear won't let him.
Hier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kenny Hier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Bear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hier wants to clinch.
Hier is looking to clinch.
Hier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
Hier looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
Hier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hier scores with a knee to the head.
Hier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Hier tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Hier lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hier trying to land knees to the body.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hier trying to land knees to the body.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hier misses with an elbow strike.
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Bear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hier prevents it.
Hier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bear's defenses.
Bear tries for a takedown but Hier manages to get underhooks.
Kenny Hier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Bear.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hier fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hier is looking to clinch.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hier doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Hier tries to clinch up.
Hier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hier tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hier moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hier doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Hier wants to clinch.
Hier doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
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.
Hier is looking to clinch but Bear is avoiding it.
Hier moves into the clinch successfully.
Hier lands a knee to the body.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hier looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
Kenny Hier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hier prevents Bear from breaking the clinch.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hier scores with a knee to the head.
Hier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hier misses with a knee strike.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Hier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Bear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hier moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off.
Bear tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hier counters by clinching up.
Hier scores with a knee to the head.
Hier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hier landing knees to the head.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Hier.
Hier tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Hier prevents the takedown attempt.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bear manages to end up in side control.
Bear tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bear has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hier keeps working.
Hier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hier is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bear asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hier gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hier.
Hier landing knees to the head.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Hier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Hier.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Hier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Hier.
Hier misses with a knee to the head.
Teddy Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Hier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Hier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Hier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florini comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up- Drowning Pool. Hambukoo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sex change shake. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Florini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Florini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hambukoo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo thows a huge punch but Florini dodges it nicely.
Hambukoo is nestled in close to Florini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hambukoo works his way into full mount!
Hambukoo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Florini is desperately trying to improve his position but Hambukoo has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Hambukoo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hambukoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Florini is rocked!
Hambukoo is working for a guillotine from mount but Florini frees his head quite easily.
Oh Florini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Florini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Florini! More shots from Hambukoo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nag Hambukoo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oli Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by ll cool j - mamma said knock you out. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oli Bobo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson rushes Bobo and presses him up against the cage.
Bobo blocks an uppercut.
Bobo lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Bobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Bobo on that attempt.
Tyson cracks Bobo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobo misses with a few strikes there.
Bobo misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
Bobo slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobo misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Bobo misses.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bobo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tyson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bobo is left battered and dazed whilst Tyson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
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