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RCJ 8: Angle vs. Paredao PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). has chosen Move Along as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genesis !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goode shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
throws a right and a left that both miss.
swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
tries to clinch but Goode moves out of range.
Goode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goode looks to land a combination. sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
throws a combination that misses
and Goode counters with a big head kick but shrugs it off.
Goode moves into the clinch.
Goode gets control of 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goode will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from .
Goode trying to keep a closed guard but is proving a slippery customer.
trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
with a flurry of punches that miss.
must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of , into his guard.
wants to stand and escape but Goode is having none of it.
is striking from the bottom but Goode uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goode. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
is trying to stand up here but Goode is controlling him well.
tries to get to full guard but Goode has control of the leg.
is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goode prevents from improving his position.
Goode is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goode is breathing heavily.
Goode lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goode counters by clinching up.
wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
wants to break the clinch but can't.
wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
tries to break the clinch but Goode is controlling the position.
Goode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
misses with a shot to the body
and Goode counters with a good, hard body kick but shrugs it off.
throws a combination that misses
and Goode counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a head kick. That will keep thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goode shoots for a double leg takedown but sprawls well. He's pushed Goode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
looks to land a combination but Goode avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - scores with a four punch combination!
lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goode circles away quickly and effectively.
catches Goode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goode counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goode keeps control of as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goode drops to a knee looking for a takedown but gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode keeps control of as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
wants to break the clinch but can't.
tries to break the clinch but Goode is controlling the position.
Goode goes for a takedown in the clinch but prevents it.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by .
is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
is trying to break the clinch but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
is trying to break the clinch but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
is looking to break free of the clinch but Goode has double underhooks.
wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
can't break the clinch.
tries to break the clinch but Goode is controlling the position.
Goode is looking to control 's arms but gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goode has his back to the cage.
Goode prevents from breaking the clinch.
tries to break the clinch but Goode is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Goode dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts as he jumps to the side.
tries to clinch but Goode moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Goode.
lands a nice shot that snaps Goode's head back.
throws a wild body kick that Goode sees coming a mile off.
misses with the combination.
Goode dodges the punch combination from .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goode misses with a takedown attempt - sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
misses with a combination
and Goode counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goode was well out of range. Poor timing from .
misses with a wild combination.
Goode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from .
throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
misses with a jab, cross combination.
stuffs the takedown attempt from Goode. Goode gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
swinging wilding here.
No luck for Goode with that takedown attempt.
throws a wild body kick that Goode sees coming a mile off.
fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goode counters with a low kick, right behind 's knee.
Goode shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goode is trying to drag to the mat but just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
is looking to break free of the clinch but Goode has double underhooks.
can't break the clinch.
is looking to break free of the clinch but Goode has double underhooks.
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
swinging wilding here.
Goode lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
misses with a wild combination.
Goode dodges the punch combination from .
thows a body shot but no joy.
throws a combination. Goode tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
A head kick from Goode lands but takes it in his stride.
lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goode.
A combination from does no damage.
Goode slips a jab and a cross from .
Goode walks into a left hand.
Goode checks the leg kick.
misses with a series of wild punches.
throws a nice looking combination but Goode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goode.
instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genesis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
misses with a low kick.
Dominic Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goode moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from .
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a head kick. That will keep thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goode counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goode.
throws a series of punches but Goode avoids them all with ease.
swinging wilding here.
Goode moves into the clinch.
is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goode lands a body punch.
wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
is trying to break free.
Goode gets control of 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goode will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
has gone for a leg lock! Goode slips out almost immediately though and dives into 's guard.
looking for subs off his back but Goode has passed one foot through into half guard.
wants to get back to his feet.
Goode is keen to just control but is a slippery customer.
pushes Goode off looking to stand but Goode dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
is staying active underneath Goode, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
tries to get to full guard but Goode has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goode shoots in looking for a takedown. tries to sprawl out of it but Goode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goode dodges the punch combination from .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around 's waist but gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goode off to one side.
tries to clinch but Goode moves away
and Goode counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
doesn't manage to clinch there - Goode circles away.
throws a series of punches but Goode avoids them all with ease.
throws a combination. Goode tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
tries to bum rush Goode with a series of wild strikes but Goode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
misses with a double jab
and Goode makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. really felt that one!
throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
misses with a leg kick
and Goode counters with a stiff right hand.
Goode looks to score with a jab to the body but is just out of range.
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.
misses with a two punch combination.
misses with a double jab
and Goode counters with a one-two to the body.
throws a lazy head kick
and Goode finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
doesn't manage to clinch there - Goode circles away.
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.
Goode wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Goode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
is looking to chop away at Goode's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goode darts in trying to clinch
and counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Goode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goode 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Goode!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morph Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipo Comun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comun has chosen Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music. Morph Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tipo Comun's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morph Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tipo Comun!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Comun which made him look bad.
Morph Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Comun circles away quickly and effectively.
Comun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Comun decides to stand back up. Comun steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Comun tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Comun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morph Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Comun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Comun fails with the takedown.
Comun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Comun is controlling him well.
Comun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Comun looks gassed!
Comun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson tries to buck Comun off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Comun with good strikes from the mount here!
Comun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Comun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
A nice elbow there by Comun.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Comun landing punches.
Comun looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Comun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Comun lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Comun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Comun swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tipo Comun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Spitfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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, Matt Spitfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Day!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitfire tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day swinging wilding here.
Spitfire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spitfire off to one side.
Spitfire shoots in but no luck this time.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Spitfire tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Spitfire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spitfire pulls Day into guard.
Spitfire has his hands on Day's head, controlling the position.
Day is looking to stand up but Spitfire won't let him.
Spitfire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spitfire kicks Day off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Day.
Spitfire throws a sloppy head kick
and Day moves into the clinch.
Day can't get the takedown.
Spitfire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
Spitfire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Spitfire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Spitfire misses with a body shot.
Matt Spitfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spitfire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries for a takedown but Spitfire manages to get underhooks.
Spitfire tries to pull guard but Day holds him up against the cage and eventually Spitfire drops back down to his feet.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spitfire has him pressed against the cage.
Spitfire tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spitfire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spitfire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spitfire wants to get up but he can't break Day's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spitfire won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Spitfire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spitfire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spitfire is breathing heavily.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spitfire prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Day trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Day on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spitfire fails with the takedown
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Day jumps guard and drags Spitfire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spitfire trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spitfire wants to get up but he can't break Day's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
Spitfire looking to pass the guard.
Day is pulling down on Spitfire's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Spitfire stops a takedown attempt from Day.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spitfire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Spitfire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spitfire pulls Day into guard.
Spitfire is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Spitfire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spitfire trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day stands up and waves to Spitfire to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spitfire's head.
Day tries to clinch there but Spitfire circles away.
Spitfire darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spitfire manages to avoid it.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day scores a takedown into full mount!
Day postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spitfire looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spitfire is looking to escape.
Day throwing strikes here but Spitfire is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spitfire is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Spitfire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Day decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitfire tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Spitfire's head.
Day stalls.
Spitfire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spitfire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spitfire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Day uses from the top position.
Day wants to get up but he can't break Spitfire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spitfire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Day gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control but Spitfire is working from the bottom.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spitfire is keeping the position for now.
Spitfire trying to control the position here.
Spitfire looking for a sweep. Not yet Spitfire, not yet.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spitfire shoots and misses
and Day counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Day.
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spitfire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spitfire.
Nice elbow from Day.
It looks like Matt Spitfire has been cut.
Spitfire avoids the elbow strike from Day, against the cage.
Day lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Spitfire.
Spitfire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spitfire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spitfire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spitfire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Day trying to control but Spitfire is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitfire is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Day would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Day trying to control but Spitfire is working from the bottom.
Spitfire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Day tries to stand but Spitfire is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Spitfire pushes Day off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Day takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day closes the distance but Spitfire moves to the side
and Spitfire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Day!
Spitfire has control of Day's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Day regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Day is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitfire working the ground and pound effectively.
Spitfire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Charlie Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day tries to lock up and control but Spitfire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spitfire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spitfire unloads with some shots from mount but Day bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spitfire throws some wild stikes that Day manages to avoid easily.
Day sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spitfire tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spitfire wants to free his trapped foot but Day is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spitfire is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Spitfire.
I think Spitfire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Spitfire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Pillay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Reynolds!
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, Ravi Pillay!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pillay's guard.
Pillay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pillay is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Pillay is working from the bottom.
Pillay looking for a sweep. Not yet Pillay, not yet.
Pillay is pulling down on Reynolds's head to control his posture.
Pillay 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Pillay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pillay gets back to full guard.
Pillay 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillay wants to hit a switch here but Reynolds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pillay there!
Reynolds is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pillay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reynolds lands with some strikes.
Reynolds wants to control the action but instead Pillay gets a body lock and reverses into Reynolds's guard! Nice work!
Reynolds wants to stand up but Pillay is controlling him.
Pillay wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Reynolds doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but Pillay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pillay wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Pillay looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Reynolds is trying to maintain a safe position but Pillay gets an underhook and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pillay regains guard.
Pillay 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillay working a defensive guard here.
Pillay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pillay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds is trying to keep Pillay in close.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Pillay tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pillay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pillay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reynolds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pillay wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Pillay 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Pillay.
Pillay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reynolds taking a break here but Pillay is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Pillay is a slippery customer.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Pillay dodges it nicely.
Pillay wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to Pillay's temple.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Pillay is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pillay tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pillay to the ground. Pillay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Pillay.
Pillay misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
Pillay tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pillay has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Pillay is defending the position.
Pillay tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Pillay wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pillay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reynolds trying to control but Pillay is having none of it.
Pillay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds looking for a guillotine from mount but Pillay is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to control but Pillay wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Pillay really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reynolds working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pillay wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
Reynolds controlling from mount.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pillay is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pillay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pillay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pillay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Pillay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pillay has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Pillay fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.
Pillay tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds trying to control the position but instead, Pillay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Pillay jumps guard.
Reynolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pillay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Pillay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pillay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reynolds trying to control but Pillay 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.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Pillay keeps it at a distance.
Pillay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pillay won't be happy with that.
Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pillay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pillay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pillay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pillay's head.
Pillay is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds is working Pillay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pillay keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Pillay wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Pillay has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pillay throws a head kick that misses.
Pillay throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Pillay semi-blocks.
Pillay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Pillay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pillay avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
Pillay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reynolds gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ravi Pillay.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Pillay won't allow it.
Pillay wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reynolds duly obliges.
Pillay tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Pillay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pillay misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pillay's guard now.
Pillay working a defensive guard but Reynolds manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reynolds wants to control but Pillay is keeping him busy.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working the ground and pound.
Pillay gets back to half guard.
Reynolds prevents Pillay from improving his position.
Pillay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ravi Pillay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Pillay dodges it nicely.
Pillay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pillay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pillay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Toefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Toefield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Miller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toefield, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Toefield takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sammy Toefield has been cut.
Toefield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toefield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Toefield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Toefield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toefield has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Toefield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toefield shoots and misses
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toefield is breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toefield wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Toefield is keeping the position.
Toefield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toefield keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Toefield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Toefield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miller!
Miller working away.
Miller staying calm.
Miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toefield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to bum rush Toefield with a series of wild strikes but Toefield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toefield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toefield is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Toefield's head but Toefield avoids it well.
Toefield is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Toefield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toefield gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toefield 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.
Toefield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toefield is on top in guard.
Toefield lands a couple of elbows.
Toefield trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Toefield thows a big elbow that misses.
Toefield trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toefield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toefield has Miller in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Toefield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toefield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Toefield thows a big elbow that misses.
Miller has his hands on Toefield's head, controlling the position.
Toefield works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toefield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toefield has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toefield's guard.
Miller trying to control but Toefield is working from the bottom.
Toefield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller wanted to stand there but Toefield had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toefield keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Toefield 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.
Miller won't allow Toefield to sweep him here.
Toefield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toefield looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toefield is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toefield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Toefield gets full guard.
Toefield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Toefield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
Toefield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Ground and pound from Toefield.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toefield passes to side control.
Toefield is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Toefield trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Toefield landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Toefield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Toefield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Toefield blocks a head kick by Miller.
Toefield moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toefield feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Toefield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toefield controlling from the top position.
Toefield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toefield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toefield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toefield stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sammy Toefield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toefield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Toefield is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toefield advances to mount.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toefield raining down shots from the mount!
Toefield scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Toefield looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toefield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Toefield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Toefield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Toefield is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Toefield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Toefield lands a big elbow.
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.
Toefield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toefield unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toefield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toefield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toefield.
Toefield seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Toefield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Bright is having none of it.
Bright fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Bright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins gets caught flat footed, as Bright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bright 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.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins is looking to stand up but Bright isn't so interested in that idea.
Bright passes Hawkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawkins!
Bright working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hawkins looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bright! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrew Bright!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brumbazz Hulendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Murdoch!
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, Brumbazz Hulendez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdoch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdoch misses with a two punch combination.
Murdoch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hulendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdoch clinches with his opponent.
Murdoch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hulendez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murdoch to the mat. Murdoch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Murdoch wants to stand up but Hulendez is controlling him.
Murdoch keeping moving, preventing Hulendez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hulendez trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Hulendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdoch is keeping the position for now.
Murdoch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hulendez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulendez wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is keeping the position.
Murdoch wants to stand and escape but Hulendez is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hulendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdoch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulendez slips a jab and a cross from Murdoch.
Murdoch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hulendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdoch is looking to clinch but Hulendez is avoiding it.
Murdoch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Brumbazz Hulendez has been cut.
Murdoch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hulendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Murdoch lands with a right to the head.
Murdoch connects with a big uppercut there that sends Hulendez tumbling to the ground! Murdoch follows him down into his guard.
Hulendez is rocked!
Murdoch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to stand but Hulendez is controlling from the bottom.
Hulendez is still in real trouble! Can Murdoch finish him?
Murdoch stands and steps away. Hulendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hulendez switches off momentarily and Murdoch cracks him with a monster right hand! Hulendez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Murdoch dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Murdoch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Murdoch!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle comes into the arena with Kurt Angle blaring out of the sound system. Paredao has chosen If you want blood - ACDC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredao misses with a few strikes there.
Paredao fails with the takedown.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paredao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paredao sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paredao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angle 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.
Angle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paredao can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle is working hard here to advance position.
Angle is looking for a kimura here.
Angle trying to control from Paredao's half guard. Paredao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Angle trying to control but Paredao is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paredao lands with a straight right. Angle didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paredao but Paredao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paredao throws a series of punches but Angle moves out of range.
Angle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paredao prevents Angle from improving position.
Angle moves into full mount!
Angle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Angle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paredao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
Angle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paredao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paredao is not content to let Angle control the position.
Angle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paredao keeps working.
Angle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paredao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Angle's guard! Nice work there by Paredao!
Angle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Paredao misses the target.
Paredao scores with a nice head shot.
Angle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Paredao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paredao swinging wilding here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paredao as he avoids it easily.
Angle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Angle wants to free his trapped foot but Paredao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Angle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paredao's thigh. Paredao counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Paredao wriggles free and stands up.
Angle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Angle lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredao wants to get back to his feet but Angle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angle is stalling in the full guard.
Paredao 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.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Angle stays in close to Paredao's body and controls the position.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paredao wants to stand but Angle is controlling the position.
Paredao keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paredao works Angle's body with a nice hook.
Angle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Angle prevents Paredao from getting back to his feet.
Paredao is breathing heavily.
Angle wants to control from the top but Paredao keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Paredao blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paredao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angle is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paredao sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Paredao is defending well.
Paredao is not content to let Angle control the position.
Angle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Angle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paredao's guard.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Paredao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paredao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle 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.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paredao looking for a sweep. Not yet Paredao, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paredao is keeping the position for now.
Angle passes Paredao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angle 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.
Angle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paredao defends it well.
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.
Angle 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.
Angle is working for a kimura but Paredao is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Angle tries to pass to full mount but Paredao defends 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.
Angle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paredao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paredao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angle gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Angle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Angle tries to advance to mount but Paredao denies him.
Angle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paredao!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paredao is squirming around, avoiding Angle's attempts to control the action.
Angle looking to isolate an arm here. Paredao doesn't see it coming and as Angle extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Angle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle is the new light heavyweight champion!
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