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VFC 36: Base vs. Erickson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Only has chosen Third World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lester Only has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
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, Lester Only!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Only drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Only pushes his legs off easily.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Only trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Only is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Only's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Only manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brock's guard. Nice work there by Only.
Only landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only tries to stand but Brock is controlling from the bottom.
Only throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Only chips away with some ground and pound.
Only missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Only trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Only doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Only manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Only is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brock.
Only is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Only working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Only is putting a hurting on Brock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Only connects with a decent elbow.
Brock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brock is trying to control Only's posture but Only avoids it.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Only wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Only has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Only tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brock controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Only misses.
Only lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Only uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brock has time to react.
Brock is rocked!
Brock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Only to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Only throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brock seems to have got his legs back now.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Only counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brock to the canvas!
Only working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Only trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Only avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Only from controlling successfully.
Only is in close to Brock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Only gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Only passes Brock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Only scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Only wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Only closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Only lands in his opponent's guard.
Only works over Brock with some ground and pound from guard.
Only cracks Brock with a solid left hand.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Only is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Only's back instead.
Only turns into Brock and is now in his guard.
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Only is looking to work some ground and pound but Brock has wrist control.
Brock has his foot on Only's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Only works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Only slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Only tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Only tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Only is defending against the submission attempts here by Brock.
Only is holding on to half guard well.
Only is pressing down on Brock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Only dives on top into guard.
Only with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Only scoring with punches to the head and body.
Only postures up and lands a big shot to Brock's brow.
Only stands and throws Brock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Only off and has taken his back!
Brock is looking for the choke from the back position but Only is controlling his hands well.
Only rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Only is defending well.
Only flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Only is refusing to be controlled, as Brock sits in half guard.
Brock is trying to work for a kimura but Only is defending well.
Only gets full guard.
Brock preventing the sweep.
Brock postures up in Only's guard and throws a big left but Only blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Only ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brock moves away.
Brock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Only's guard.
Only keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Lester Only has got the better of the ground game so far.
Only pushes Brock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Only throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock tries for a takedown but Only circles away easily
and Only counters with a left to the body.
Brock takes one on the button.
Brock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Only lands with a thumping leg kick.
Only with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Only feints and as Brock raises his hands in defense, Only changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Only is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Only's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Only showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Only throws out a powerful jab.
Only shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Only working the head and body with strikes.
Brock moves into full guard.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Only pushes his legs off easily.
Only pushes down on Brock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Only works his way into side control.
Only blocks the strikes from Brock.
Only lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock is trying to control Only's posture but Only avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Only is putting a hurting on Brock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Only looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brock gets full guard.
That's two 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.
Only scoring with some ground and pound.
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Only pushes his legs off easily.
Only avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Only trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Only wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Only defends easily.
Only working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brock's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Only's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Only works over Brock with some ground and pound from guard.
Brock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Only can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Only is working Brock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Only passes Brock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lester Only is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Only is taking a breather. Brock 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.
Only trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Only is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Only missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edward Charles Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Only comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Only has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Only!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say It - Blue October. The crowd seem to be enjoying Powers's choice of entrance music: "Chase That Feeling" by Hilltop Hoods. Charlie Furstenfeld had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Furstenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Furstenfeld takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Powers looks for a takedown but Furstenfeld sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Furstenfeld looking for submissions off his back.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Furstenfeld is working away.
Furstenfeld is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furstenfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Furstenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Furstenfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Powers has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Furstenfeld off! Furstenfeld jumps back into Powers's guard.
Furstenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.
Furstenfeld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furstenfeld trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Furstenfeld feints and as Powers raises his hands in defense, Furstenfeld changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furstenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
Powers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Powers looks gassed!
Furstenfeld trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Furstenfeld drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furstenfeld jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Furstenfeld off! Furstenfeld jumps back into Powers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furstenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furstenfeld trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furstenfeld has Powers in his guard.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furstenfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but Furstenfeld keeps moving.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furstenfeld had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Powers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Furstenfeld Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Powers's back instead.
Powers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Furstenfeld scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Powers trying to control the position but Furstenfeld manages to sink in the hooks.
Powers just looking to survive in the bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but not successfully.
Powers looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Powers trying to control the position but Furstenfeld manages to sink in the hooks.
Furstenfeld working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Powers is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Furstenfeld has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Powers taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Furstenfeld!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vanEsselstyn has chosen Day and Night as his entrance music. Jeff Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Martin!
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, Zach vanEsselstyn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from vanEsselstyn. vanEsselstyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming vanEsselstyn to the mat! vanEsselstyn manages to get full guard.
vanEsselstyn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
vanEsselstyn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martin looks a forlorn figure.
Martin is looking to improve his position but vanEsselstyn isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Martin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn with good strikes from the mount here!
vanEsselstyn is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Martin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for vanEsselstyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zach vanEsselstyn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Gordan!
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, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunecke circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunecke misses with a two punch combination.
Hunecke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gordan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunecke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunecke misses with a double jab
and Gordan counters with a low kick, right behind Hunecke 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunecke drops his hands momentarily and Gordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kyle Hunecke has been cut.
Gordan throws a head kick that misses.
Gordan misses with a kick to the body.
Hunecke throws a looping overhand right but Gordan ducks down to avoid it.
Gordan throws a right and a left that Hunecke avoids nicely.
Hunecke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunecke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunecke looks to land a right hand but Gordan moved out of range.
Gordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunecke counters with a three punch combo that has Gordan backing up. Gordan nods at Hunecke to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunecke slips a jab and a cross from Gordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunecke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordan.
Hunecke looks gassed!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordan.
Gordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunecke counters with a shoot takedown. Gordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunecke stops Gordan from standing up.
Gordan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunecke stays in close to Gordan's body and controls the position.
Hunecke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gordan, up you get!
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!
Gordan lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke lands with a hook. Gordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kyle Hunecke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunecke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordan counters with a three punch combo that has Hunecke backing up. Hunecke nods at Gordan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunecke misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunecke counters with a takedown into side control.
Gordan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunecke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunecke wants to take a breather but Gordan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hunecke.
Gordan controls Hunecke momentarily but Hunecke frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordan is looking to stand up but Hunecke isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunecke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunecke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunecke stops Gordan from standing up.
Hunecke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Hunecke lands with a nice body punch.
Gordan dodges the punch combination from Hunecke.
Hunecke throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gordan colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hunecke as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gordan is left battered and dazed whilst Hunecke and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Hunecke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strike You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Strike You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
You lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from You.
You throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes instigates a clinch.
You tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
You really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
You wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
You wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
You wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes keeps control of You as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by You.
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
You pushes Barnes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes shoots in and bounces You off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes works his way into side control.
You tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
You is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but You is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but You is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.
You is breathing heavily.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
You is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes cracks You with a big elbow.
You gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
You taking shots to the head.
You trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You really wants to buck Barnes off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barnes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Barnes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Doerkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells Bells by AC/DC. Doerkson has chosen Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked as his entrance music. 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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250 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Doerkson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Doerkson slips a jab and a cross from Webb.
Doerkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webb throws a jab when Doerkson was well out of range.
Doerkson needs to keep his hands up - Webb had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Byron Doerkson has been cut.
Doerkson looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Webb lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Doerkson shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Doerkson.
Webb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmy Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws a right hand that Doerkson ducks under and follows up with a left that Doerkson also avoids with ease.
Doerkson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doerkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Doerkson persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb misses with a wild combination.
Webb fails with the takedown
and Doerkson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webb!
Doerkson misses with a head shot.
Webb is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is working hard here to advance position.
Doerkson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Doerkson goes for an armbar but Webb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Webb.
Doerkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doerkson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Webb is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Doerkson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Webb's back instead.
Doerkson looks gassed!
Webb rolls, trying to escape but Doerkson keeps control of the position.
Doerkson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Webb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson is looking for the choke from the back position but Webb is controlling his hands well.
Webb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Webb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doerkson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Webb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Webb has escaped and now he's on top!
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doerkson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doerkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doerkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doerkson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb postures up and lands a big shot to Doerkson's brow.
Webb wanted to stand there but Doerkson had control of the position.
Webb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doerkson fails with the takedown
and Webb counters with a three punch combo that has Doerkson backing up. Doerkson nods at Webb to acknowledge the strikes.
Webb throws the left hand but Doerkson avoids the punch easily.
Doerkson scores a takedown into full mount!
Webb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Webb has his hands clasped together around Doerkson's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doerkson is working for a kimura but Webb is defending it quite comfortably.
Doerkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Doerkson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doerkson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doerkson's back!
Webb has the hooks in. Doerkson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Webb throwing damaging strikes from the back! Doerkson could be in trouble here!
Webb controlling from the back.
Doerkson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Doerkson can't escape the position.
Webb is working the ground and pound. Can Doerkson escape?
Webb is punishing Doerkson with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson is in bad spot here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Webb. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I really don't envy Doerkson right now.
Webb doesn't have the hooks in and Doerkson manages to turn into his guard.
Webb lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Doerkson postures up.
Doerkson postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Doerkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Doerkson is having none of it.
Doerkson wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Doerkson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Webb works his way into side control.
Doerkson taking a bit of punishment here - Webb scoring with strikes.
Webb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doerkson tries to improve position but can't.
Webb scores with punches from side control.
Doerkson is looking for a sweep.
Doerkson taking a bit of punishment here - Webb scoring with strikes.
Doerkson tries to bench press Webb off him but Webb keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
A slow jab from Webb misses its intended target.
Webb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doerkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Webb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Doerkson slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Doerkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doerkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Webb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Webb lands a glancing blow to the side of Doerkson's head.
Jimmy Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doerkson circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doerkson.
Webb looks to score with a jab to the body but Doerkson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doerkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doerkson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws an overhand right that lands on Doerkson's shoulder, as Doerkson tries to avoid the shot.
Webb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doerkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a stiff right hand.
Webb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doerkson sprawls well initially but Webb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webb lands a nice short elbow.
Doerkson is looking to improve his position.
Webb uses his free foot to push down on Doerkson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doerkson.
Doerkson taking shots to the head.
Webb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doerkson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking to control but Doerkson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Webb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Webb dominating with strikes here.
Doerkson is looking to get to half guard.
Doerkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Webb. What's that going to do exactly?
Webb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doerkson looks a forlorn figure.
Doerkson gets back to half guard.
Webb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Doerkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webb landing some decent shots from guard.
Webb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doerkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doerkson is looking for a triangle here but Webb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jimmy Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson looking for a sweep but Webb has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Doerkson is trying desperately to improve position.
Webb has control of Doerkson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doerkson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jimmy Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doerkson can't escape the position.
Byron Doerkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Webb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Webb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pushing YourLuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bukkake Tsunami by Cattle Decapitation. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexi Taiga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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22
266 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pushing YourLuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiga tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiga clinches with his opponent.
YourLuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
YourLuck pulls Taiga into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taiga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. YourLuck is keeping the position for now.
YourLuck had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taiga is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. YourLuck Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taiga's back instead.
YourLuck working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
YourLuck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Taiga is defending well though. YourLuck let's go of the attempt for now.
Taiga is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get YourLuck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
YourLuck is trying to stick to Taiga's back but Taiga is turning into YourLuck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in YourLuck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taiga.
YourLuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taiga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YourLuck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taiga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
YourLuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taiga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
YourLuck controls Taiga momentarily but Taiga frees himself.
Taiga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
YourLuck could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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.
YourLuck is trying to improve his position.
YourLuck prevents Taiga from moving into mount.
Taiga grinds an elbow into YourLuck's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taiga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
YourLuck tries to reverse the position but Taiga maintains control.
YourLuck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taiga tries to control but YourLuck wriggling away.
YourLuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
YourLuck is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga wants to control the pace but YourLuck is squirming around nicely.
Taiga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taiga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish YourLuck?
Taiga looking to control and managing it successfully.
YourLuck tries to lock up and control but Taiga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YourLuck working to try and regain half guard.
YourLuck is squirming around, avoiding Taiga's attempts to control the action.
Taiga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taiga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taiga wants to control the pace but YourLuck is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Taiga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taiga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taiga drops YourLuck with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but YourLuck looks back up at him and smiles so Taiga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
YourLuck is rocked!
It looks like Pushing YourLuck has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Taiga knocks YourLuck out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexi Taiga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Lampone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halperin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Lampone!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Halperin wants to sweep here but Lampone controlling him for the moment.
Halperin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halperin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lampone preventing the sweep.
Halperin keeping full guard, as Lampone tries to pass.
Lampone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lampone scoring with some ground and pound.
Lampone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halperin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halperin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lampone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halperin is keeping the position for now.
Halperin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halperin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lampone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halperin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lampone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halperin working for a triangle but Lampone defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin keeping moving, preventing Lampone from controlling successfully.
Lampone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lampone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lampone wants to take a breather but Halperin is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lampone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halperin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampone lands with a punch from half guard.
Halperin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halperin.
Halperin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halperin is breathing heavily.
Lampone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halperin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampone preventing the sweep.
Lampone wants to control from the top but Halperin keeps moving.
Lampone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halperin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lampone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Halperin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lampone's back instead.
Lampone wants to control his opponent's hands but Halperin gets his hands free.
Lampone is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halperin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Halperin is trying to stick to Lampone's back but Lampone is turning into Halperin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halperin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lampone.
Lampone wants to control from the top but Halperin keeps moving.
Lampone throwing strikes but missing.
Lampone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halperin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lampone trying to control but Halperin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Halperin shoots in but Lampone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lampone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lampone scores with punches from side control.
Halperin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halperin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lampone trying to control but Halperin postures up.
Halperin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lampone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halperin is looking to advance position but Lampone won't allow it.
Lampone wants to control but Halperin is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lampone gets the takedown into side control.
Lampone grinds an elbow into Halperin's temple.
Halperin is looking to reverse the position.
Lampone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halperin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halperin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Halperin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Halperin's face as Lampone controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Lampone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lampone fails with the takedown.
Halperin shoots in for a double leg but Lampone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lampone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lampone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lampone prevents Halperin from improving his position.
Lampone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halperin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halperin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lampone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halperin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lampone is looking to defend but Halperin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lampone! Halperin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lampone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Halperin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bathory-Blood, Fire, Death. Roger Oswald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Oswald and Freeman goes tumbling to the canvas! Oswald follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Freeman is rocked!
It looks like Jason Freeman has been cut.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Oh Freeman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oswald moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.
Oswald controlling the position easily from mount.
Freeman is controlling an arm, preventing Oswald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Freeman is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oswald controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freeman stops Oswald from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Oswald looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Oswald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oswald wants to stand but Freeman is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oswald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Oswald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two 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.
Freeman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oswald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Freeman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oswald is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Freeman slips a jab from Oswald.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oswald's waist but Oswald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Roger Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Oswald tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald gets a clinch.
Freeman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oswald smiles and moves away.
Oswald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oswald.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Oswald.
Oswald drops Freeman with a big left hand and mounts him. Freeman is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oswald controlling from mount.
Oswald moves to the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswald is hanging on to Freeman's back as he tries to escape.
Oswald controls the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Roger Oswald just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oswald steps into range and cracks Freeman with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Freeman flops backwards and Oswald dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oswald content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oswald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oswald wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Oswald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Freeman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oswald connects with a solid leg kick.
Oswald drops Freeman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Freeman! Oswald dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Oswald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal Erickson 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Base!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshal Erickson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Base misses with a double jab.
Erickson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Base to the mat! Base manages to get full guard.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Base keeps moving.
Erickson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Base looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Base looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Base!
Erickson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Erickson moves into full mount! Base won't be happy about that!
Erickson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Base is on top in guard.
Erickson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson wants to sweep here but Base controlling him for the moment.
Base drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Base jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erickson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Erickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Erickson looks gassed!
Erickson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Base could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Base keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erickson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Erickson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Base is now in Erickson's guard. A big mistake from Erickson there, giving up the dominant position!
Base with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erickson trying to control the position.
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.
Erickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Base manages to get himself to full guard.
Erickson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erickson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erickson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Base is looking for a sweep.
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.
Base wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Erickson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Base wants to control but Erickson postures up.
Base regains half guard there - taking advantage of Erickson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Erickson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Erickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Base.
Rob Base seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Erickson.
Erickson trying to control the action but Base is working from the bottom.
Erickson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Base, who protects the arm well.
Erickson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Base has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
An elbow from Erickson crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Base is trying to improve his position.
Base throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Erickson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erickson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Erickson trying to control the position but Base is working away.
Erickson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Base knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Base manages to work his way to half guard, despite Erickson's best efforts.
Base desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Base is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Erickson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Base!
Erickson wants to control the action but instead Base gets a body lock and reverses into Erickson's guard! Nice work!
Base stopping the sweep attempt from Erickson.
Erickson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Base uses it to pass to side 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.
Erickson is looking to reverse the position.
Erickson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Erickson looks to move to half guard but instead Base has passed into mount! Damn!
Erickson tries to improve his position but instead Base has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Base is looking for the choke from the back position but Erickson is controlling his hands well.
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 Rob Base will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Erickson.
Erickson is trying to get an arm triangle but Base is defending well.
Base gets back to half guard.
Base wants to get back to full guard.
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Base defends it well.
Base wants to control but Erickson is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Base is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson passes to full mount!
Base can't escape the position.
Marshal Erickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erickson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Base is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Erickson has taken his back.
Erickson is cranking Base's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Base! He's tightened the choke and Base is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marshal Erickson!
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