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EEC 43 Davis v Rogers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duang Dwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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, Duang Dwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Dwing moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Dwing shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dwing. Dwing gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Dwing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws a left that rocks Dwing and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dwing regain composure!
It looks like Duang Dwing has been cut.
Dwing is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dwing tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dwing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and beckons Dwing to his feet.
Dwing fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson drops his shoulder and cracks Dwing with a huge uppercut! Dwing goes down! Can Johnson finish him?
Dwing is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Dwing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dwing seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Dwing blocks nicely.
Dwing wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dwing there!
Johnson trying to control but Dwing is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Dwing is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson throwing strikes but Dwing recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Dwing is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Dwing gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwing trying to control here.
Dwing is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Dwing avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson stands up and waves to Dwing to follow him.
Johnson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Dwing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dwing avoids nicely.
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Dwing crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dwing looks OK. Johnson waves Dwing back to his feet!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dwing's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Zander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meadows comes to the cage accompanied by Punky's Whips. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
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, Ben Zander!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows scores with a nice right hand.
Zander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meadows stuffs the takedown attempt from Zander. Zander gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Meadows.
Meadows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meadows tries a low kick but Zander avoids it.
Zander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meadows.
Zander shoots for a double leg takedown but Meadows sprawls well. He's pushed Zander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwin Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zander.
Meadows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zander.
Zander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zander slips a jab and a cross from Meadows.
No luck for Zander with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Meadows catches Zander right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows throws a right hand that Zander ducks under and follows up with a left that Zander also avoids with ease.
Meadows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meadows connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zander! He's out on his feet! Meadows rushes in and drops Zander with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edwin Meadows!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krunov comes to the cage accompanied by Marcus Krunov. Perez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Perez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez gets caught flat footed, as Krunov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but Krunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krunov won't allow Perez to get back to his feet.
Krunov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krunov prevents Perez from getting back to his feet.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez is looking to stand back up but Krunov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perez.
Krunov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Perez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Krunov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Krunov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Breast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breast is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal. Chicken Breast will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chicken Breast!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breast rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.
Sparks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Breast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breast ducks right into an uppercut from Sparks.
Sparks cracks Breast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Sparks. Beautiful body shot.
Sparks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Breast looks gassed!
Breast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sparks!
Breast is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breast misses with a series of wild punches.
Breast is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparks finish him?
Sparks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Breast falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sparks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alco Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alco Holic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Olsen's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alco Holic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holic throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Holic throws a chopping leg kick but Olsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holic.
Holic trying to control the position but Olsen is working away.
Olsen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Holic cracks Olsen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Holic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Olsen is now in Holic's guard. A big mistake from Holic there, giving up the dominant position!
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Olsen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to reverse the position but Holic maintains control.
Holic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Olsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Olsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Olsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Olsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holic is stalling here but it's allowed Olsen to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen punching from the bottom.
Olsen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Holic trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Olsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holic.
Olsen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olsen scores with a jab. Holic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olsen misses with a head kick.
Olsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Holic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holic 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.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Holic pulls his head out easily.
Holic slows the pace down in half guard.
Holic is looking for submissions but instead, Olsen has regained full guard.
Holic is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Holic has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Holic is tying to control. Olsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Olsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen lands an upkick as Holic stands over him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Olsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olsen lands a jab.
Holic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
Holic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck for Holic with that takedown attempt.
Olsen misses with the combination.
Olsen moves out of range as Holic throws a body kick.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holic throws a low kick, looking for Olsen's leg but Olsen calmly moves out of range.
Holic looks for a takedown but Olsen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a head kick.
Holic is looking to score with low kicks.
Olsen misses with a head kick.
Olsen misses the jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olsen digs a good hook to Holic's body.
Holic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Holic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holic.
Olsen throws out a loose jab but Holic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alco Holic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Olsen scores with a push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Olsen there.
Holic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
Holic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holic is working hard here to advance position.
Olsen working for a triangle but Holic defends it easily.
Holic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holic trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.
Olsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holic trying to control from Olsen's half guard. Olsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet.
Holic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holic has Olsen in his guard.
Olsen wants to pass the guard but Holic is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Holic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olsen - the referee stops the clock and Holic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olsen. Holic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Holic.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Olsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olsen lands a two punch combo.
Olsen scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olsen.
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holic pinned against the cage. Holic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Victor Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Olsen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen shoots in and drives through. Holic sprawls well.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Holic tries to land a leg kick but Olsen saw it coming and moves away.
Holic defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holic misses with a low kick as Olsen jumps back.
Olsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alco Holic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Olsen.
Holic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Olsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holic tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Olsen!
Olsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holic has control of Olsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Olsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Olsen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Olsen!
Holic can't keep his opponent in guard - Olsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holic wants to sweep but Olsen has passed to side control!
Holic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Olsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holic, who protects the arm well.
Holic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Holic trying to control but Olsen postures up.
Olsen prevents Holic from improving his position.
Holic trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olsen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Victor Olsen!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Victor Olsen!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Victor Olsen!
Victor Olsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Figg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen Misfits - Last Caress as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steven Cooper told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Figg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Frank Figg has been cut.
Figg shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Figg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Figg trying to control the position but Cooper is working away.
Cooper tries to buck Figg off but Figg is having none of it.
Cooper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Figg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cooper wants to control but Figg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cooper controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cooper lands a jab-cross combination.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Figg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figg circles away quickly and effectively.
Figg is looking to clinch.
Figg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Figg shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Figg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Figg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figg takes one to the chin there.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Figg closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Figg pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Figg.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cooper is avoiding damage well.
Cooper looks to move to half guard but instead Figg has passed into mount! Damn!
Figg looking to control but Cooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Figg misses with a head shot.
Cooper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to hold on but Figg pushes him away.
Cooper looks gassed!
Figg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cooper tries to hold on but Figg pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Figg thowing shots but they're missing.
Figg wants to control the pace but Cooper is squirming around nicely.
Figg 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.
Cooper tries to reverse the position but Figg maintains control.
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.
Cooper wants to control but Figg is having none of it.
Figg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
Cooper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound.
Figg controlling from the full mount.
Cooper tries to lock up and control but Figg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Figg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Figg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Figg on that attempt.
Figg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Figg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figg walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
Cooper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Figg throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
Figg is looking to clinch.
Cooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Figg is rocked!
Steven Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper drops Figg with a big left hand! Figg is injured, injured bad! Cooper jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cooper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes into the arena with Weight of the World - Blue October blaring out of the sound system. Gamble has chosen Parasitic by Psyclon Nine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
270 lbs
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamble circles away.
Gamble rushes Bryan and presses him up against the cage.
Gamble avoiding damage as Bryan throws knees to the body.
Gamble looking to throw knees to the head but Bryan is blocking nicely.
Gamble jumps into guard, dragging Bryan to the mat.
Gamble keeping full guard, as Bryan tries to pass.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gamble is on top in guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully.
Gamble won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamble is one step ahead there.
Bryan controls Gamble momentarily but Gamble frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble thows a big elbow that misses.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gamble stuffs the takedown.
Bryan throws a head kick that misses.
Bryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamble swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan shoots for a takedown but Gamble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamble circles away quickly and effectively.
King Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryan throws a head kick but Gamble moves out of range.
A big head kick from Gamble and Bryan is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like King Bryan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan has momentary wrist control but Gamble slips an elbow through the middle.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Bryan.
Gamble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to avoid it but Bryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamble to the ground. Gamble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamble gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan manages to get back to half guard.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Gamble tries to stand and escape but Bryan is controlling the position.
Gamble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gamble controls the pace.
Gamble drops back looking for a leg! Bryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryan manages to kick Gamble off! Gamble jumps back into Bryan's guard.
Gamble postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan is trying to control the position but Gamble postures up.
Bryan is looking for a triangle but Gamble pushes his legs off easily.
Gamble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Gamble.
Gamble misses with a double jab.
Gamble tries to clinch up.
Gamble misses with a kick to the body.
Bryan shoots and misses
and Gamble counters with a leg kick.
Bryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gamble tries to avoid it but Bryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gamble to the ground. Gamble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamble lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bryan!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gamble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gamble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gamble avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.
Gamble has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bryan's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamble thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gamble goes for an armbar but Bryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gamble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Bryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gamble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gamble won't be happy with that.
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
Bryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gamble is defending well.
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
Gamble can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working.
Bryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamble gets back to half guard.
Gamble is trying to control but can't.
Gamble tries to get to full guard but Bryan has control of the leg.
Gamble is refusing to be controlled, as Bryan sits in half guard.
Bryan is looking for a kimura but Gamble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryan to get the leverage.
Gamble is looking to control Bryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gamble avoid being mounted?
Gamble wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gamble counters with a head kick.
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Gamble saw that one coming.
Bryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryan.
Gamble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryan misses with a body shot.
Gamble tries to clinch up.
Bryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gamble gets back to full guard.
Gamble looking to control.
Bryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamble is retaining full guard.
Bryan pushing down on Gamble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is looking for a kimura but Gamble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryan to get the leverage.
Bryan is looking to advance position but Gamble won't allow it.
Gamble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gamble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamble controlling the position well.
Bryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gamble is just riding it out for now. Bryan eventually gives up the hold.
Bryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Gamble manages to get to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gamble. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamble is retaining full guard.
Gamble trying to control the position.
Gamble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bryan's guard.
Gamble wants to get up but he can't break Bryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Bryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Bryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gamble tries to clinch but Bryan is having none of it.
Bryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gamble!
Gamble has given up his back.
Bryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gamble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bryan doesn't have the hooks in and Gamble manages to turn into his guard.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully.
Bryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryan is working an open guard so Gamble takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamble. Gamble gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamble dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Gamble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gamble wants to stall.
Bryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gamble is trying to keep an underhook but Bryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bryan trying to pass the guard but Gamble defending well.
Gamble is trying to maintain the position but Bryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryan wants to control but Gamble is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryan is working away from the top position though.
Bryan trying to control from half guard but Gamble is working away.
Gamble is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryan.
Bryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gamble sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamble tries a head kick but it misses.
Gamble doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Bryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Gamble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryan looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bryan uses from the top position.
Gamble striking off his back but it's not causing Bryan any problems.
Bryan stands and throws Gamble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamble wants to get back to his feet.
Bryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gamble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gamble is looking to reverse the position.
Bryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamble, who protects the arm well.
Bryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamble, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamble wants to control but Bryan postures up.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gamble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gamble moves into the clinch.
Gamble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gamble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gamble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryan is trying to trip Gamble. He has hold of a leg but Gamble is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gamble is trying to control the position but Bryan postures up.
Bryan drops back looking for a leg! Gamble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gamble manages to kick Bryan off! Bryan jumps back into Gamble's guard.
Gamble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bryan 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Patrick Gamble wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cluk Cloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloo comes to the cage accompanied by Mali Young Masters: Djembe World Drum Music. Peterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamond. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cluk Cloo!
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, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cloo duly obliges.
It looks like Victor Peterson has been cut.
Cloo tries to land a leg kick but Peterson saw it coming and moves away.
Peterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cloo.
Peterson is rocked!
Cloo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloo finish him?
Cloo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloo misses with an uppercut.
Cloo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cloo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson slips a straight right by Cloo.
Cloo throws a combination that misses
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Cloo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cloo misses with a combination
and Peterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Cloo throws a combination that misses
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cloo throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Cloo throws a combination that misses
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloo throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Cloo misses with a double jab
and Peterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cloo thinking.
Cloo is breathing heavily.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Cloo avoids nicely.
Cloo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Peterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cloo.
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cloo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cloo walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Cloo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cloo throws a head kick that misses
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cloo is rocked!
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cloo has time to react.
Oh Cloo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cloo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cloo seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cloo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson tests Cloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cloo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cloo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cloo wants to control the action here but instead Peterson manages to pass to full mount!
Peterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Cloo defends it well.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Cloo is squirming around nicely.
Cloo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Peterson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Cloo is trying to escape the mount.
Peterson looking to control but Cloo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peterson has hold of Cloo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cloo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cloo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cloo is looking to escape.
Cloo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Cloo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cloo tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Cloo is staying active underneath Peterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peterson is taking a breather. Cloo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cloo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cloo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cloo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterson counters by moving into the clinch.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cluk Cloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloo tries for a takedown but Peterson circles away easily
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cluk Cloo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cloo misses with a combination
and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peterson moves into full mount!
Cloo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson get's back to his feet.
Peterson thuds his shin into the meat of Cloo's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloo throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peterson lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Donk. Peterson catches Cloo right on the button with a cross.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cloo as he jumps to the side.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Cloo tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Cloo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cloo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Peterson.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Cloo is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloo is striking off his back. Peterson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Peterson passes to side control.
Peterson just content to control the position.
Cloo tries to improve position but can't.
Peterson controlling from side mount.
Peterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cloo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cloo is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cloo is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Peterson avoids the attempt from Cloo to control.
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.
Peterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cloo is looking to escape.
Cloo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson trying to control but Cloo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cloo throws a combination that misses
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloo.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
Cloo tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cloo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with a hook. Cloo ducked under it nicely.
Cloo misses with a double jab
and Peterson counters with a big head kick but Cloo shrugs it off.
Cloo misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson lands a high kick to the side of Cloo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Peterson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Cloo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peterson controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cloo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson slows the pace down in half guard.
Cloo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Peterson blocks the strikes from Cloo.
Cloo wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cloo wants to get back to full guard but Peterson has passed into side control.
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.
Peterson looking to control but Cloo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Victor Peterson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cloo misses with a double jab
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cloo!
Peterson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Cloo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cloo shrugs it off.
Peterson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson working for a submission but Cloo is keeping him at bay.
Cloo tries to hold on but Peterson postures up.
Cloo is desperately trying to improve his position but Peterson has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Peterson avoids the attempt from Cloo to control.
Cloo is looking to get to half guard.
Cluk Cloo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cloo has his hands clasped together but Peterson breaks the hold and Cloo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Peterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Peterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Bradshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Bradshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons misses with an uppercut.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Simmons throws a body punch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons trying to hold on to Bradshaw's head to control him but Bradshaw postures up.
Bradshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bradshaw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons tries to roll over but Bradshaw keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons is trying to control but can't.
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simmons tries to score with a low kick but Bradshaw moves his leg out of the way.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simmons jabs at Bradshaw's body.
Simmons scores with a hook.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Bradshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradshaw is rocked!
Bradshaw defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Bradshaw with that takedown attempt.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Simmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradshaw looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
Simmons lands a jab.
Bradshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
Bradshaw switches off momentarily and Simmons cracks him with a monster right hand! Bradshaw topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simmons dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Simmons!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed-Indestructible. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Davis has worked his arm free - good work by Davis!
Rogers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rogers trying to control but Davis is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Rogers moves out of range as Davis strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Kyle Rogers has been cut.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
John Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rogers.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rogers duly obliges.
It looks like John Davis has been cut.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyle Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That has opened up Kyle Rogers's cut even more.
Davis is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rogers hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Davis!
John Davis retains his super heavyweight title!
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