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ICON 7.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Glass Shatters. Baxter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Unholy Confessions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baxter tries to clinch but Funke moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funke checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Funke is predictable there
and Baxter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baxter tries to clinch
and Funke counters with a takedown into side control.
Funke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Funke wants to control the pace but Baxter is squirming around nicely.
Funke controlling from the full mount.
Baxter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baxter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke cracks Baxter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funke tries to control but Baxter wriggling away.
Funke controlling the pace for now.
Baxter tries to hold on but Funke pushes him away.
Funke content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baxter is working to get back to half guard.
Funke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baxter is looking to get to half guard.
Funke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Eddy Baxter has been cut.
Baxter is squirming around, avoiding Funke's attempts to control the action.
Funke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funke won't let Baxter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Funke with shots to the head and body - Baxter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Funke controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke dominating with strikes here.
Baxter is rocked!
Funke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baxter is still in real trouble! Can Funke finish him?
Baxter looks gassed!
Funke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Baxter in real trouble here! The ref calls for Baxter to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suzuki Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to yo yo bye bye - Why?. Bob Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Suzuki Yen's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzuki Yen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to control but Yen postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is not content to let Yen control the position.
Yen works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yen avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Yen has a good base and remains in mount.
Yen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Yen works his way to his opponent's back.
Will Yen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Yen's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith trying to control but Yen postures up.
Yen prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Yen postures up.
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.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Yen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yen passes to full mount!
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Yen's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Yen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to hold on but Yen pushes him away.
Yen wants to take Smith's back here but Smith is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith prevents Yen from taking his back.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yen looking to control.
Yen keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
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.
Yen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Yen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suzuki Yen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yen off to one side.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Yen tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Yen moves into full guard.
Yen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Yen is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Yen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Yen defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yen preventing the sweep.
Yen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Yen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yen!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Yen is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Yen is working hard here to advance position.
Smith goes for an armbar but Yen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yen.
Smith has his foot on Yen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yen works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Yen pushes his legs off easily.
Yen stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control Yen's posture but Yen avoids it.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Yen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Yen working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suzuki Yen dominated that second round.
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!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yen is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! nice BJJ there by Yen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Suzuki Yen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackoffski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaedomach Grendle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grendle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THIS IS SPARTA!!!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jackoffski!
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, Vaedomach Grendle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grendle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Justin Jackoffski has been cut.
Grendle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaedomach Grendle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackoffski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackoffski ducks under a wild hook from Grendle.
Grendle drops Jackoffski with a big left hand and mounts him. Jackoffski is in big trouble!
Grendle controlling from mount.
Jackoffski can't escape the position.
Jackoffski is working hard here to advance position.
Grendle wants to stand but Jackoffski is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Grendle controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackoffski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackoffski gets back to half guard.
Jackoffski tries to get to full guard but Grendle has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackoffski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grendle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Grendle is looking to stand but Grendle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jackoffski is working to get back to half guard.
Grendle wants to control the pace but Jackoffski is squirming around nicely.
Jackoffski is desperately trying to improve his position but Grendle has a good base and remains in mount.
Grendle wants to control the pace but Jackoffski is squirming around nicely.
Jackoffski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackoffski is looking for a sweep. Grendle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackoffski is staying active underneath Grendle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackoffski actively working from the bottom here.
Jackoffski is breathing heavily.
Grendle is keen to just control but Jackoffski is a slippery customer.
Grendle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackoffski tries to get to full guard but Grendle has control of the leg.
Jackoffski looking for submissions off his back.
Grendle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackoffski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grendle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackoffski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendle throws a nice looking combination but Jackoffski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grendle drops Jackoffski with a big left hand! Jackoffski is injured, injured bad! Grendle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaedomach Grendle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christoforidis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thai is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforidis dips to his left and cracks Thai with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Christoforidis coming out on top.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christoforidis swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Christoforidis throws out a powerful jab.
Thai wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Anton Christoforidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
Christoforidis throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Christoforidis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christoforidis to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Christoforidis.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Christoforidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christoforidis misses with a double jab.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoforidis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Thai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thai tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoforidis throws a one two combo.
Tommy Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoforidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoforidis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Christoforidis throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoforidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Thai tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Christoforidis.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Christoforidis tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christoforidis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Christoforidis swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Thai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thai wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Christoforidis.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christoforidis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christoforidis.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Christoforidis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thai on the side of the head.
Thai tries to clinch up but Christoforidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Christoforidis keeps the fight on the outside.
Christoforidis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thai walks into a left hand.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Christoforidis pushes him off.
Christoforidis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoforidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christoforidis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thai wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis connects with a single shot there.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christoforidis lands a lovely overhand right.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Christoforidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch there but Christoforidis circles away.
Christoforidis scores with a nice head shot.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Tommy Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christoforidis pinned against the cage. Christoforidis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Thai wants to clinch up but Christoforidis keeps it at a distance.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis moves out of range.
Christoforidis scores with a jab to the head.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christoforidis's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoforidis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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.
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai is looking to clinch but Christoforidis is avoiding it.
Christoforidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christoforidis cracks Thai with an open hand slap.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoforidis circles away.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoforidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christoforidis misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christoforidis throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
Christoforidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Christoforidis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thai doesn't seem phased though.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Thai tries to clinch but Christoforidis is having none of it.
Christoforidis scores with a hook.
Thai wants to clinch.
Christoforidis misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christoforidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoforidis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christoforidis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Christoforidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christoforidis 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Christoforidis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pat Terrier's chin.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Terrier!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Terrier!
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terrier moves into the clinch successfully.
Terrier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrier throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terrier is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Terrier circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Terrier is avoiding it.
Terrier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terrier keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Terrier dives on top into guard.
Terrier trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terrier cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terrier wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Johnson's closed guard. He's half up but Johnson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Johnson pivots and extends the arm, Terrier falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Johnson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Hunt You Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski scores a takedown into full mount!
Arlovski looking to control but Murdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arlovski prevents Murdock from getting the reversal.
Arlovski unloads with some shots from mount but Murdock bucks and avoids them well.
Arlovski unloading with bombs!
Arlovski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murdock hang on?
Murdock tries to lock up and control but Arlovski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arlovski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock is trying desperately to improve position.
Arlovski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murdock is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski connects with a bit shot that sees Murdock covering up! More strikes from Arlovski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arlovski is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Mac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Mac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Brian Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case fails with the takedown.
Mac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Case is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mac looking for a guillotine here but Case defends easily.
Case thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Case.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Case accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Case postures up in Mac's guard and throws a big left but Mac blocks it.
Case postures up and lands a big shot to Mac's brow.
Case throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Case!
Mac connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Case is working to get back to half guard.
Mac blocks Case's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Case is trying desperately to improve position.
Mac raining down shots from the mount!
Case is looking to get to half guard.
Mac in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mac punishing his opponent with strikes.
Case flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Case 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.
Case is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Case hang on?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Case really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Case flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Case slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Case looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Case is breathing heavily.
Mac wants to stand but Case has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Case makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Case.
Case is looking for a triangle but Mac pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case keeping full guard, as Mac tries to pass.
Mac working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mac tries to free his leg and advance position but Case is retaining full guard.
Case has his foot on Mac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mac works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Case escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Case's head.
Mac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Case looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac connects with a couple of short punches.
Mac passes into half guard.
Case tries to get to full guard but Mac has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Case is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mac pulls his head out easily.
Case actively working from the bottom here.
Case on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Case punching from the bottom.
Case flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mac working over Case with some ground and pound. Case looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac with a poor takedown
and Case counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mac!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Case or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac which made him look bad.
Mac has Case up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Case is keeping busy.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Case is trying to trip Mac. He has hold of a leg but Mac is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Case persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Case loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mac throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Case passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mac tries to improve position but can't.
Case looks up at the clock and then as Mac takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Case smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case scores with a couple of short elbows.
Case working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mac is trying to escape and Case transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mac is forced to tap! Nice work there by Case! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Case!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between B Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stupid Asian Chinese Russian Robot Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Real's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, P.I.M.P. Russian Robot Girl has chosen Rainbow Killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stupid Asian Chinese Russian Robot Girl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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24
140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, B Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stupid Asian Chinese Russian Robot Girl!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Real feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Russian Robot Girl's calf.
Real staying out of range there.
Real scores a takedown into full mount!
Russian Robot Girl wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Real trying to control but Russian Robot Girl is having none of it.
Real thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Real controlling from the full mount.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to stand up.
Real 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.
Russian Robot Girl can't escape the position.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to stand up.
Real with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian Robot Girl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Real.
Real can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russian Robot Girl is looking to escape.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to stand up.
Real looking to control but Russian Robot Girl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Real wants to finish this one by submission but Russian Robot Girl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Real.
Real is breathing heavily.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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.
Real looking to secure an arm triangle but Russian Robot Girl defends it well.
Russian Robot Girl is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Russian Robot Girl swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Real working Russian Robot Girl over with strikes here.
Russian Robot Girl tries to buck Real off but he can't manage it.
Russian Robot Girl defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Real.
Real tries to control but Russian Robot Girl wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian Robot Girl wants to try and get back to his feet.
Real blocks Russian Robot Girl's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Real with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Real is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russian Robot Girl can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russian Robot Girl flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Russian Robot Girl bucks Real off and manages to get back to his feet!
Russian Robot Girl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
A swing and a miss from Russian Robot Girl.
Russian Robot Girl tries to keep at a distance but Real has taken the fight into the clinch.
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russian Robot Girl dodges an elbow strike from Real.
Russian Robot Girl blocks an uppercut.
Russian Robot Girl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russian Robot Girl has had enough of the clinch but Real keeps him there for the moment.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russian Robot Girl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russian Robot Girl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russian Robot Girl misses with a straight right.
Russian Robot Girl tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Russian Robot Girl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Real thows a body kick. Russian Robot Girl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russian Robot Girl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Real tries to clinch but Russian Robot Girl is having none of it.
Real closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B Real dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Real fails with an attempt to clinch.
Real closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russian Robot Girl is not content to let Real control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russian Robot Girl wants to get back to his feet but Real drags him back down.
Russian Robot Girl is not content to let Real control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russian Robot Girl is pushing Real's head away, looking to escape. Real manages to hold on to the position though.
Russian Robot Girl stops Real from passing to mount.
Real prevents Russian Robot Girl from escaping the position.
Real is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russian Robot Girl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute 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.
Russian Robot Girl with a nice cross.
Real fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russian Robot Girl throws a head kick that misses.
Russian Robot Girl lands with a slapping head kick.
Russian Robot Girl throws a sloppy head kick and Real moves out of range easily.
Russian Robot Girl throws a head kick that misses.
Russian Robot Girl gets caught flat footed, as Real shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Real stops Russian Robot Girl from standing up.
Real forces his way into half guard.
Real is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russian Robot Girl is just riding it out for now. Real eventually gives up the hold.
Real stops Russian Robot Girl from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian Robot Girl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Russian Robot Girl throws a hook but Real blocks it.
Russian Robot Girl gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Real trying to control the position from guard on top but Russian Robot Girl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Real stops Russian Robot Girl from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real tries to free his leg and advance position but Russian Robot Girl is retaining full guard.
Russian Robot Girl trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Real avoids the head kick by Russian Robot Girl.
Russian Robot Girl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russian Robot Girl misses with a straight right.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russian Robot Girl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Real avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Real has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russian Robot Girl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russian Robot Girl throws a head kick but Real moves out of range.
Real darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russian Robot Girl tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Real manages to move to mount!
Russian Robot Girl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Real looking to control but Russian Robot Girl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Real misses with a head shot.
Real has hold of Russian Robot Girl's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Russian Robot Girl manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Russian Robot Girl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russian Robot Girl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Russian Robot Girl kicks Real off and gets back to his feet.
Real is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russian Robot Girl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Real doesn't manage to clinch there - Russian Robot Girl circles away.
Russian Robot Girl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russian Robot Girl throws a looping overhand right but Real ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B Real dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
Real scores with a head kick.
Russian Robot Girl throws a head kick that misses
and Real counters with a single leg into guard. Russian Robot Girl didn't expect that.
Russian Robot Girl can't keep his opponent in guard - Real advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Real prevents Russian Robot Girl from standing back up.
Real is trying to work for a kimura but Russian Robot Girl is defending well.
Real trying to control the action but Russian Robot Girl is working from the bottom.
Real not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russian Robot Girl is looking to escape.
Real is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Real drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Real works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Russian Robot Girl makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Russian Robot Girl connects with a nice looking jab.
Russian Robot Girl needs to keep his hands up - Real had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Russian Robot Girl.
Real shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Russian Robot Girl tries to kick Real off but Real keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Real 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.
Real is trying to control. Russian Robot Girl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stupid Asian Chinese Russian Robot Girl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian Robot Girl tries to kick Real off but Real keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Real is working for a kimura but Russian Robot Girl is defending it quite comfortably.
Russian Robot Girl pushes Real off and gets back to his feet.
Real ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Real shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Real works his way into full mount!
Russian Robot Girl tries to buck Real off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real tries to control but Russian Robot Girl wriggling away.
Russian Robot Girl is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Real trying to control but Russian Robot Girl is having none of it.
Russian Robot Girl bucks Real off and manages to get back to his feet!
Real jabs at Russian Robot Girl's body.
Stupid Asian Chinese Russian Robot Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Russian Robot Girl.
Real avoids the head kick by Russian Robot Girl.
Real looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russian Robot Girl!
Russian Robot Girl squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Real can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russian Robot Girl is looking to escape.
B Real is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russian Robot Girl tries to buck Real off but he can't manage it.
Russian Robot Girl throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Real sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russian Robot Girl wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Real controlling from the full mount.
Russian Robot Girl tries to buck Real off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
B Real showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Real 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... B Real!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley has chosen I am the Dominator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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261 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chance Taken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taken tries for a takedown but Leshley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leshley throws a sloppy head kick and Taken moves out of range easily.
Leshley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leshley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leshley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leshley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leshley.
Leshley looks to land a right hand but Taken moved out of range.
Taken avoids the body shot from Leshley.
Leshley throws a right and a left that Taken avoids nicely.
Taken looks to throw the jab but Leshley is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taken.
Leshley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leshley swings for the body but Taken moves out of range.
Leshley throws out a loose jab but Taken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Leshley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken moves out of range as Leshley strikes.
Leshley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leshley blocks a low kick nicely.
Leshley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taken.
Leshley misses with a two punch combination.
Leshley throws a jab when Taken was well out of range.
Taken is looking to clinch.
Leshley misses with a body shot.
Taken darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Taken seems content to control.
Taken is trying to control. Leshley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley is trying to stand.
Taken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leshley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taken.
Taken throwing shots but Leshley is blocking nicely.
Taken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Taken there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leshley pushes Taken off looking to stand but Taken dives back in and keeps control.
Taken takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taken is looking for a kimura here.
Taken is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Leshley has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leshley can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leshley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taken is breathing heavily.
Taken avoids the head kick by Leshley.
Leshley just misses with a punch to the body.
Taken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taken slips under a jab from Leshley.
Taken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Leshley.
Taken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leshley.
Taken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leshley.
Taken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taken 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.
Leshley pushes Taken off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bobby Leshley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Leshley misses.
Taken slips a jab and a cross from Leshley.
Taken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leshley. Leshley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leshley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Chance Taken will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leshley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Taken scores with a four punch combination!
Leshley misses with a combination
and Taken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leshley is looking to escape.
Leshley pushes Taken off and gets back to his feet.
Leshley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taken counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leshley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Taken counter with a right hand.
A shot to de liver by Taken. Beautiful body shot.
Leshley is breathing heavily.
Taken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leshley.
Taken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taken. That's going to slow Leshley down.
Taken drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leshley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leshley's head.
Taken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leshley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leshley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leshley misses with a shot to the body
and Taken counters with a straight right hand.
Leshley misses with a jab to the body
and Taken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leshley looks to land a left hand but Taken moved out of range nicely.
Taken decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taken trying to control from half guard but Leshley is working away.
Taken throwing shots but Leshley is blocking nicely.
Taken winds up and cracks Leshley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leshley pushes Taken off looking to stand but Taken dives back in and keeps control.
Taken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leshley keeps working.
Taken wants to pass the guard but Leshley is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken working Leshley over with strikes.
Leshley pushes Taken off but Taken dives into side control.
Leshley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taken.
Taken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leshley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leshley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taken creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leshley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leshley, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taken lands a nice forearm strike.
Leshley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taken has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Taken.
Leshley dodges the ground and pound from Taken.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet.
Taken misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taken prevents Leshley from escaping the position.
Leshley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taken scores with punches from side control.
Leshley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leshley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Taken dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Leshley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leshley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taken counters with a straight right hand.
Taken waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Leshley.
Chance Taken is winning the standup battle so far.
Taken avoids the body shot from Leshley.
Leshley misses with a jab to the body
and Taken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leshley throws a sloppy body shot
and Taken counters with a nice leg kick.
Taken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leshley.
Leshley tries to bum rush Taken with a series of wild strikes but Taken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leshley misses with a combination
and Taken counters with a single leg into guard. Leshley didn't expect that.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet but Taken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leshley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taken scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taken trying to control the position from guard on top but Leshley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leshley wants to stand and escape but Taken is having none of it.
Taken scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leshley keeping moving, preventing Taken from controlling successfully.
Taken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taken wants to control from the top but Leshley keeps moving.
Taken chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken wants to control from the top but Leshley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leshley pushes Taken off and gets back to his feet.
Leshley throws a sloppy head kick
and Taken counters by moving into the clinch.
Taken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leshley is keeping busy.
Taken keeps control of Leshley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Leshley misses.
Jab, jab by Leshley - just one landing.
Leshley misses with a jab to the body
and Taken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taken shoots for a double leg takedown but Leshley sprawls well. He's pushed Taken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leshley throws a sloppy head kick and Taken moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leshley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taken.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet.
Leshley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leshley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taken scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leshley is looking to escape.
Taken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leshley keeps working.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet.
Taken winds up and cracks Leshley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chance Taken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leshley misses with a head kick.
Taken feints and then cracks Leshley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leshley down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taken scores with a jab to the head.
Bobby Leshley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leshley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leshley on the side of the head.
Leshley throws a lazy head kick
and Taken counters with a single leg into guard. Leshley didn't expect that.
Taken lands a couple of digs.
Taken wants to control from the top but Leshley keeps moving.
Taken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taken looks to land a body kick but Leshley moved away.
Taken tries to clinch but Leshley moves out of range.
Taken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leshley can do to turn this around?
Leshley misses with a hook. Taken ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Taken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taken 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 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Taken!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliver throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliver is just out of range.
Slice throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Slice lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Oliver.
Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Oliver to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliver cracks Slice with a good jab.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slice circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliver.
Slice throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
A big left from Slice misses.
Oliver cracks Slice on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Slice falls backwards against the cage. Oliver follows up with more strikes that drop Slice to his knees. Oliver keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Slice! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Oliver!
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