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NYFC 7: Lucky Sevens. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Everyday I'm Hustlin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vatali. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vatali's waist but Vatali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vatali has managed to clinch.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Joe Vatali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brown.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Vatali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown looks gassed!
Vatali gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Vatali breaks from the clinch.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vatali's waist but Vatali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Vatali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vatali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatali working the ground and pound from side control.
Vatali cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vatali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vatali scores with punches from side control.
That has opened up Leroy Brown's cut even more.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big shot lands for Vatali! That's hurt Brown! Will he recover? Vatali fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Vatali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oscar Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trashem Smashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Oscar Bluth had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. George Oscar Bluth looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Oscar Bluth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trashem Smashem!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Smashem.
Bluth looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smashem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smashem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smashem throws a nice looking combination but Bluth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smashem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bluth swivels and escapes.
Bluth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smashem lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Smashem.
Smashem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smashem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bluth tries to avoid it but Smashem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bluth to the ground. Bluth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smashem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smashem is looking to clinch.
Smashem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smashem misses with a takedown attempt - Bluth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George Oscar Bluth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trashem Smashem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smashem.
Smashem lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashem gets a takedown into half guard.
Smashem trying to control from half guard but Bluth is working away.
Smashem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Smashem is going to stand back up.
Bluth trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bluth!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smashem trying to control but Bluth is having none of it.
Smashem is looking to stand but Smashem has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Smashem controlling the pace for now.
Smashem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smashem manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bluth to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bluth tries to roll but Smashem sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smashem's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smashem is not going to allow Bluth to sit and survive in this position.
Bluth prevents Smashem from getting a body triangle.
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.
Bluth tries to escape but Smashem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smashem working for a choke but Bluth is defending well.
Smashem trying to control.
Smashem controlling well, preventing Bluth from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trashem Smashem 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.
Smashem misses with a double jab.
Smashem throws a series of punches but Bluth avoids them all with ease.
Smashem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Smashem. No joy for Bluth on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bluth. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Smashem moves in looking to clinch but Bluth pushes him off.
Smashem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smashem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bluth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smashem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smashem is looking to clinch but Bluth is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Smashem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smashem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smashem misses with a takedown
and Bluth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smashem is trying to control but can't.
Bluth is looking for a kimura but Smashem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bluth to get the leverage.
Smashem trying to control here.
Bluth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smashem sees it coming and defends easily.
Bluth is just content to waste time from the top position. Smashem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashem wants to stand and escape but Bluth is having none of it.
Bluth won't allow Smashem to sweep him here.
Smashem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bluth's guard.
Bluth has a closed guard, preventing Smashem from standing up.
Bluth looking for a sweep. Not yet Bluth, not yet.
Bluth looking to control but Smashem passes into half guard.
Bluth is trying to control but Smashem manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluth tries to control Smashem's body but Smashem pushes him off. Bluth squirms to his side and now Smashem has his back!
Bluth trying to control but not successfully.
Smashem controlling well, preventing Bluth from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bluth trying to control the hands but Smashem breaks the grip.
Smashem tries to get the hooks in deep but Bluth pushed the leg off.
Bluth just trying to survive but Smashem is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smashem is looking to control Bluth but Bluth is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bluth tries to roll but Smashem sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bluth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smashem trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trashem Smashem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smashem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Smashem is going to stand back up.
Bluth trying to hold on to Smashem's head to control him but Smashem postures up.
Smashem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bluth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
George Oscar Bluth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smashem tries to clinch but Bluth moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bluth circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smashem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smashem lands with an overhand left.
Trashem Smashem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bluth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smashem but Smashem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smashem stalks Bluth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bluth's face. Bluth staggers backwards, shaken.
Smashem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bluth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bluth dodges the punch combination from Smashem.
Smashem lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smashem!
Smashem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bluth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Smashem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smashem tries to close the distance and clinch but Bluth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smashem does no damage.
Smashem throws a series of punches but Bluth avoids them all with ease.
Smashem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bluth counters with a takedown into side control.
Bluth working the strikes but Smashem uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smashem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smashem.
Bluth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smashem keeping moving, preventing Bluth from controlling successfully.
Bluth is looking to advance position but Smashem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bluth tries to improve his position but instead Smashem has taken his back!
Bluth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bluth is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smashem's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smashem controlling well, preventing Bluth from escaping the position.
Bluth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smashem.
Bluth trying to control the position but Smashem manages to sink in the hooks.
Bluth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smashem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smashem trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trashem Smashem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smashem 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trashem Smashem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ayman homayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, ayman homayed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
homayed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - homayed lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing homayed any problems.
Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
homayed passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a few weak punches.
homayed moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
homayed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
homayed lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
homayed lands a heavy elbow.
homayed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt homayed.
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding homayed's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is bucking up trying to escape but homayed cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanchez throwing hammer fists to the chest of homayed. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but homayed has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sanchez is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
homayed lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
homayed doesn't have the hooks in and Sanchez manages to turn into his guard.
homayed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
homayed controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
homayed keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
homayed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
homayed pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez is working homayed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
homayed looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
homayed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing homayed from controlling successfully.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
homayed trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
homayed tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
homayed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
homayed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
homayed shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by homayed.
homayed misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ayman homayed dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
homayed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
homayed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
homayed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
homayed wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
homayed looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
homayed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
homayed tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
homayed is breathing heavily.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of homayed's head.
homayed throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez is nestled in close to homayed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. homayed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
homayed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez works over homayed with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
homayed pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
homayed trying to control the position.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as homayed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez works over homayed with some ground and pound from guard.
homayed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
homayed misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paul Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but homayed blocks nicely.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez won't allow homayed to sweep him here.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
homayed misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
homayed is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
homayed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
homayed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez cracks homayed with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as homayed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sanchez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
homayed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
homayed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
homayed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. homayed fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
homayed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez is working homayed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez is in close to homayed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
homayed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
homayed doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
Sanchez is posturing up here but homayed has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanchez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanchez has to tap! Slick submission there by homayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ayman homayed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BAM BAM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordy Richardson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
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, BAM BAM!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in BAM's guard.
BAM utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richardson working some strikes from top position.
Richardson lands a couple of digs.
Richardson 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.
Richardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richardson distracts BAM with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richardson is pushing down on BAM's leg trying to pass to half guard. BAM is fighting to maintain full guard but Richardson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Richardson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, BAM has managed to free his arm - good work.
BAM is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BAM avoid being mounted?
Richardson trying to control from half guard but BAM is working away.
BAM really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BAM tries to kick Richardson off but Richardson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richardson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BAM defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BAM is in trouble now - Richardson has advanced to mount!
Richardson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Richardson dominating with strikes here.
Richardson scoring with strikes but BAM is staying in there.
Richardson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BAM takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BAM looks gassed!
Richardson wants to control the pace but BAM is squirming around nicely.
BAM tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson cracks BAM with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Richardson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richardson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richardson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BAM can't escape the position.
Richardson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BAM has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BAM is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Richardson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BAM flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Richardson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Richardson working for a submission but BAM is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Richardson throwing strikes but BAM bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Richardson throwing strikes from guard but BAM blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BAM misses with a takedown
so Richardson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BAM swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BAM works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
BAM is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richardson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richardson prevents BAM from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson has gone for a leg lock! BAM slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richardson's guard.
Richardson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richardson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richardson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BAM stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
BAM sizes up Richardson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by BAM. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BAM.
Richardson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson working a defensive guard here.
Richardson is looking for a triangle but BAM pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BAM doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BAM manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BAM tries to stand but Richardson is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now BAM is on top in guard.
BAM trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BAM manages to get himself to full guard.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! BAM is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richardson, into his guard.
BAM is pushing down on Richardson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richardson is fighting to maintain full guard but BAM has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richardson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson working a defensive guard here.
BAM is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richardson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think BAM should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Richardson has tightened it up now! BAM should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordy Richardson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garturo Aatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Groundswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garturo Aatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Groundswell!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groundswell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Groundswell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Groundswell drops back looking for a leg! Aatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aatti manages to kick Groundswell off! Groundswell jumps back into Aatti's guard.
Groundswell trying to control but Aatti is working from the bottom.
Aatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Groundswell trying to control the position from guard on top but Aatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groundswell tries to stand but Aatti is controlling from the bottom.
Aatti is trying to control the position but Groundswell postures up.
Aatti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Groundswell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aatti lands a really nice looking cross but Groundswell seems unphased.
It looks like Nick Groundswell has been cut.
Aatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Nick Groundswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groundswell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aatti stuffs the takedown attempt from Groundswell. Groundswell gets slowly back to his feet.
Aatti tries a low kick but Groundswell avoids it.
Groundswell shoots in looking for a takedown. Aatti tries to sprawl out of it but Groundswell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aatti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garturo Aatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Groundswell.
Groundswell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aatti is in trouble now - Groundswell has advanced to mount!
Aatti can't escape the position.
Groundswell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Groundswell looks gassed!
Aatti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aatti throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aatti tries to improve his position but instead Groundswell has taken his back!
Groundswell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Groundswell missing with strikes from the back.
Aatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Groundswell on the ground.
Aatti tries to roll but Groundswell sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groundswell looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aatti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Groundswell gets his way!
Groundswell controlling well, preventing Aatti from escaping the position.
Aatti is working hard here to advance position.
Aatti trying to get back to his feet but Groundswell is in full control for now.
Groundswell is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aatti up.
Aatti takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Groundswell looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aatti rolls, trying to escape but Groundswell keeps control of the position.
Groundswell throwing sloppy strikes.
Aatti trying to control the hands but Groundswell won't let him.
Aatti wants to escape the position.
Aatti is trying to defend against the choke here but Groundswell has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Groundswell Tightens the hold and Aatti taps out furiously! Groundswell displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Groundswell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Grammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Grammer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bobby Grammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Wayne's chin.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wayne!
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, Bobby Grammer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grammer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wayne showed some decent athleticism there.
Wayne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grammer to get to his feet.
Wayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grammer to the mat! Grammer manages to get full guard.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Grammer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grammer keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass.
Wayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Wayne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wayne working the ground and pound.
Wayne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grammer to his feet.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wayne passes to full mount!
Wayne content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne feints and as Grammer raises his hands in defense, Wayne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wayne wanted to stand there but Grammer had control of the position.
Wayne pushing down on Grammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grammer is breathing heavily.
Wayne is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is pressing down on Grammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grammer is holding on for now.
Wayne content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wayne lands a nice short elbow.
John Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Wayne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wayne decides to stand up.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Grammer circles away.
John Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grammer to the mat! Grammer manages to get full guard.
Wayne stays in close to Grammer's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wayne wants to stand but Grammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wayne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grammer looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wayne gets a clinch.
Wayne is trying to break free.
Wayne pulls Grammer into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is pulling down on Grammer's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Grammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grammer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Wayne just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wayne gets the takedown into side control.
Wayne stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne controlling from the top position.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Grammer.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Grammer keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Wayne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grammer, up you get!
Bobby Grammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
John Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayne advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcer Goliath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Raekwon Carter!
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, Narcer Goliath!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goliath moves forwards but Carter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goliath blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter throws the left hand but Goliath avoids the punch easily.
Goliath takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Narcer Goliath has been cut.
Goliath closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Goliath pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Goliath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raekwon Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carter showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goliath is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking for a kimura but Goliath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carter to get the leverage.
Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goliath tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter looking for a guillotine from mount but Goliath is having none of it.
Carter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goliath manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goliath is looking for a sweep.
Goliath sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goliath wants to get back to full guard.
Carter wants to work for an arm triangle but Goliath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goliath is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goliath is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter is nestled in close to Goliath, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goliath is in trouble now - Carter has advanced to mount!
Carter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goliath is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Carter locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Goliath is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raekwon Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries to clinch there but Mercy circles away.
Mercy misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Mercy on that attempt.
Mercy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Mercy shoots in.
Mercy throws a left that rocks Rogers and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mercy dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rogers regain composure!
Rogers is rocked!
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Mercy cracks Rogers with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mercy immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rogers is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mercy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Mercy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser has chosen Emperor - I am the Black Wizards as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novavich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaiser.
Kaiser misses with a wild combination.
Novavich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaiser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novavich.
Kaiser misses with a wild combination.
Kaiser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaiser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Novavich has clasped his hands together around Kaiser's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kaiser parries the strikes from Novavich easily there. Novavich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaiser to escape.
Novavich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kaiser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Novavich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaiser, who protects the arm well.
Kaiser controls the position for a moment.
Kaiser manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich passes to full mount!
Novavich working for a submission but Kaiser is keeping him at bay.
Novavich wants to control but instead Kaiser manages to regain half guard.
Novavich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Novavich is working away from the top position though.
Novavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaiser's head.
Novavich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Novavich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Novavich is looking for a kimura but Kaiser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Novavich to get the leverage.
Kaiser kicks off Novavich and gets to his feet.
Novavich shoots in and bounces Kaiser off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaiser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novavich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Novavich tries to clinch but Kaiser moves out of range.
Novavich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaiser circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novavich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaiser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaiser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novavich has managed to clinch.
Novavich successfully pulls guard.
Novavich is breathing heavily.
Kaiser wants to stand but Novavich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kaiser advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novavich is trying to improve his position.
Novavich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaiser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Novavich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaiser tries to clinch up but Novavich circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaiser clinches up against the cage.
Kaiser tries a knee to the head but Novavich blocks it.
Kaiser prevents the takedown attempt.
Novavich managing to block the knees to the body from Kaiser.
Kaiser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kaiser stops a takedown attempt from Novavich.
Kaiser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Novavich keeps control of Kaiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaiser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Novavich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Novavich is just content to waste time from the top position. Kaiser takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Novavich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Novavich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Novavich from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novavich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaiser is keeping the position for now.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaiser pushes Novavich away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaiser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaiser, right into the meat.
Julius Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kaiser pushes Novavich away with a front kick.
Kaiser scores with a one two! Novavich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaiser stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Novavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaiser lands with a kick to the temple. Novavich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice jab there from Kaiser.
Kaiser tries to clinch but Novavich moves away
and Novavich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Novavich from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Novavich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Novavich has gone for a leg lock! Kaiser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Novavich's guard.
Kaiser is stalling in the full 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.
Novavich trying to keep a closed guard but Kaiser is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Novavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novavich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaiser is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kaiser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kaiser! Novavich is backing up but he can't get away as Kaiser lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Novavich and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Kaiser!
Julius Kaiser is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen The Field - The More That I Do as his entrance music. Paulie Wogg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Wogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wogg.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wogg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Wogg moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Wogg moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Wogg wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wogg's calf.
Wogg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Wogg has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wogg's head.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wogg blocks a head kick by Miller.
Wogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wogg misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wogg misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Wogg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Wogg crashes against the mat.
Wogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller is not content to let Wogg control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wogg moves into full mount!
Wogg is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wogg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wogg tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Wogg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wogg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wogg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wogg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wogg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wogg.
Wogg checks a leg kick.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a push kick but Wogg slaps the foot to one side.
Miller throws a lazy body kick
and Wogg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wogg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Wogg is very close to passing his half guard.
Wogg is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Wogg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.
Miller trying to hold on to Wogg's head to control him but Wogg postures up.
Wogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wogg tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Wogg tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wogg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Wogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Wogg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller controlling Wogg's posture.
Wogg throws a big right hand that misses.
Wogg stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wogg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller has Wogg pushed against the cage.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Wogg won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Wogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller tries to work over Wogg's front leg with a kick but Wogg checks it.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Wogg.
Wogg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Wogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Wogg's front leg but catches the back leg as Wogg tries to avoid it.
Wogg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Wogg moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wogg avoids the head kick by Miller.
Wogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Wogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Wogg blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Wogg moves out of range easily.
Wogg throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Wogg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a big head kick but Wogg shrugs it off.
Wogg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wogg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Miller really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Wogg moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Miller misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wogg gets the takedown into side control.
Miller holds on to Wogg's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wogg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wogg.
Wogg is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Wogg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wogg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wogg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wogg shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Miller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Wogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wogg tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wogg avoids the head kick by Miller.
Wogg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wogg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Wogg had his way with Jay Miller in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wogg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wogg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wogg is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Wogg misses with a kick to the body
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick.
Wogg instigates a clinch.
Miller has Wogg pushed against the cage.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Wogg has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Wogg blocks with his arms.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wogg taking a breather.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wogg trying to land knees to the body.
Wogg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wogg is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wogg blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Wogg wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Wogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Wogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Miller.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Wogg's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wogg wants to clinch.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Wogg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paulie Wogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wogg postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller has Wogg pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Miller!
Jay Miller is the new lightweight champion!
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