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VFC 53: Tonka vs. Murphy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vanEsselstyn comes to the cage accompanied by Day and Night. Crock has chosen raaah Crock-time! as his entrance music. 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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269 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach vanEsselstyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vanEsselstyn moves away from the strike by Crock.
Crock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
vanEsselstyn has closed the distance and engaged Crock in a clinch.
Crock working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Crock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but vanEsselstyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Crock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but vanEsselstyn has him pressed against the cage.
vanEsselstyn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crock's efforts to push away.
Crock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vanEsselstyn closes the distance and pushes Crock back into the cage.
Crock breaks from the clinch.
Crock keeps the fight on the outside.
vanEsselstyn forces Crock back against the cage and clinches.
Crock wants to get back to striking at distance but vanEsselstyn won't allow it.
Crock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Crock.
It looks like Zach vanEsselstyn has been cut.
Horrible takedown by vanEsselstyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Crock which made him look bad.
vanEsselstyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - vanEsselstyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crock misses with a body shot.
vanEsselstyn wants to clinch.
vanEsselstyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
vanEsselstyn has managed to clinch.
Crock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
vanEsselstyn tries to break the clinch but Crock is controlling the position.
Crock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Crock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but vanEsselstyn moves away.
Crock lands with an uppercut that bounces vanEsselstyn off the cage and back into rage.
Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crock walks into a jab.
Crock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from vanEsselstyn.
Oooh a lovely combination from Crock sends vanEsselstyn down but not out. Crock dives into side control looking to finish.
vanEsselstyn is rocked!
Crock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh vanEsselstyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
vanEsselstyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Crock looks gassed!
vanEsselstyn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
vanEsselstyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
vanEsselstyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
vanEsselstyn is trying to control but can't.
vanEsselstyn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crock moves nicely into side control.
vanEsselstyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if vanEsselstyn tries to get out of the position.
Crock tries to advance to mount but can't.
vanEsselstyn tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Crock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
vanEsselstyn wants to clinch up but Crock keeps it at a distance.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch there but Crock circles away.
A head kick misses from Crock.
Crock connects with a crisp jab.
vanEsselstyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crock thows a body shot but no joy.
vanEsselstyn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crock's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crock wants to control but vanEsselstyn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crock moves into full guard.
Crock is working an open guard so vanEsselstyn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
vanEsselstyn staying out of range there.
vanEsselstyn tries to clinch up but Crock circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crock blocks the body kick.
Crock catches vanEsselstyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
vanEsselstyn closes the distance and pushes Crock back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Crock.
vanEsselstyn has Crock pressed against the cage, preventing Crock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crock with a knee to the head.
Crock is trying to break the clinch but vanEsselstyn is controlling him.
Crock wants to break free but vanEsselstyn has control.
vanEsselstyn can't get the takedown.
Crock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by vanEsselstyn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
vanEsselstyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crock.
vanEsselstyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crock, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
vanEsselstyn pulls guard.
vanEsselstyn looking for a sweep. Not yet vanEsselstyn, not yet.
Crock won't allow vanEsselstyn to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jzk Crock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crock misses with the combination.
Jzk Crock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
vanEsselstyn takes the fight into the clinch.
vanEsselstyn avoiding damage as Crock throws knees to the body.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crock manages to break the clinch.
vanEsselstyn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
vanEsselstyn closes the distance and pushes Crock back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crock avoids it.
Crock can't break the clinch.
vanEsselstyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vanEsselstyn wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crock waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract vanEsselstyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed vanEsselstyn momentarily.
Jeez, Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
vanEsselstyn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crock.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zach vanEsselstyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jzk Crock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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24
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCool sprawls well. McCool wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
McCool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCool!
Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCool is on top in guard.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCool defends well.
McCool passes Alves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCool seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McCool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCool is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCool is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCool shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves is breathing heavily.
McCool trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves has his foot on McCool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCool works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves working for a triangle but McCool defends it easily.
McCool drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCool jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCool jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCool stands up from Alves's guard - McCool perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCool gets the takedown into side control.
Alves is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCool is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCool works his way into side control.
McCool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
McCool manages to get to full guard.
McCool manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome McCool will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves gets caught flat footed, as McCool shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCool gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCool shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but McCool shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCool shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as McCool shoots in.
Anderson Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McCool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCool is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, McCool circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from McCool as Alves shoots in.
McCool looks to land a combination. Alves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCool.
McCool falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCool takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCool shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Alves tries to get to full guard but McCool has control of the leg.
McCool is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
McCool looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCool shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCool looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. McCool fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCool is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves won't allow McCool to sweep him here.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! McCool is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCool manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McCool's guard.
McCool scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McCool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from McCool. McCool gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerome McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCool misses with a few strikes there.
McCool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Alves manages to pull guard.
Alves working for submissions but it's allowed McCool to get to half guard.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
McCool working Alves over with strikes.
McCool is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome McCool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCool stuffs the takedown.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. McCool didn't expect that.
McCool is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alves has McCool in his guard.
McCool is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but McCool has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCool has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCool lands a big shot there that rocks Alves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCool is working for a guillotine from mount but Alves frees his head quite easily.
Anderson Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCool lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alves 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.
McCool escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alves fails with the takedown.
McCool throws a one two combo.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. McCool didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from McCool.
McCool is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Jerome McCool has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCool is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! McCool slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
McCool thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jerome McCool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCool seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCool is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCool's back instead.
McCool defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCool has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome McCool!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohad Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Everett has chosen Dont Monkey With Another Mans Monkey as his entrance music. Ohad Everett acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ohad Everett!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a series of punches but Everett avoids them all with ease.
Everett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Everett there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ohad Everett has been cut.
Everett shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
Ellis misses with a straight left.
Ellis misses with a wild combination.
Ellis swinging wilding here.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Ellis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Everett backs up against the cage.
Everett throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Everett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ellis controls the position for a moment.
Ellis is trying to control Everett's posture but Everett avoids it.
Everett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with the combination.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Everett manages to avoid it.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ohad Everett.
No luck for Everett with that takedown attempt.
Everett looks gassed!
Ellis lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Everett can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ellis and Everett drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ellis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ellis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pabst Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pabst Ribbon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Chaos!
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, Pabst Ribbon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribbon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbon lands a jab to Chaos's midsection.
Chaos connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ribbon to the floor! Chaos dives in looking for the finish!
Ribbon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribbon is still in real trouble! Can Chaos finish him?
Ribbon is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Ribbon seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaos wants to stand but Ribbon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Ribbon defends it.
Ribbon trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Ribbon defending well.
Chaos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbon is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribbon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chaos with a hook.
Chaos misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribbon works Chaos's body with a nice hook.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Ribbon finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribbon connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Chaos to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ribbon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pabst Ribbon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davor Sakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sakic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hail mary Tupac Shakur. Hallow has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Sakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakic.
Sakic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Hallow as the two fighters clinch.
Hallow can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hallow.
Sakic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakic tries for a takedown but Hallow manages to get underhooks.
Hallow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakic misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallow.
Sakic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakic throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Hallow on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallow.
Hallow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallow looks to clinch
and Sakic moves into the clinch.
Sakic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hallow's face.
Hallow decides to pull guard.
Sakic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hallow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hallow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hallow!
Sakic is breathing heavily.
Hallow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sakic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakic looks to move to half guard but instead Hallow has passed into mount! Damn!
Sakic 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.
Sakic tries to kick Hallow off in order to stand up. Hallow Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sakic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hallow is trying to work for a kimura but Sakic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakic wants to get back to his feet.
Hallow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakic tries to get to full guard but Hallow has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hallow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakic is looking to control Hallow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakic avoid being mounted?
Sakic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hallow has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakic is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Hallow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakic has worked his arm free - good work by Sakic!
Sakic tries to bench press Hallow off him but Hallow keeps the position.
Sakic is trying to buck Hallow off.
Sakic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Hallow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hallow moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hallow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sakic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallow prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hallow as Sakic tries to tie him up.
Sakic has Hallow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hallow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Hallow.
Hallow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hallow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallow pushes Sakic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallow lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakic backwards.
Hallow lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallow.
Sakic misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallow pushes Sakic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallow decides to pull guard.
Hallow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow clinches up with Sakic and pushes him back against the cage.
Hallow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakic backwards.
Hallow lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Hallow.
Hallow is trying to trip Sakic. He has hold of a leg but Sakic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hallow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sakic trying to control the position.
Hallow wants to control from the top but Sakic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallow trying to control the position but Sakic is working away.
Hallow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hallow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakic is looking to regain half guard here but Hallow keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sakic is looking to regain half guard here but Hallow keeps moving and retains side control.
Hallow slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sakic.
Sakic tries to hold on but Hallow pushes him away.
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.
Sakic is looking to get to half guard.
Hallow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakic is trying desperately to improve position.
Sakic wants to hold on but Hallow pushes him away.
Hallow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakic is looking to escape.
Sakic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Hallow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hallow rushes Sakic and presses him up against the cage.
Sakic takes a shot to the head.
Sakic misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Hallow.
Sakic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallow has him pressed against the cage.
Hallow scores with a shot to the side of Sakic's head.
Hallow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sakic regains guard.
Hallow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakic is looking for a triangle here but Hallow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hallow is looking to take a break and control but Sakic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hallow advances to mount.
Sakic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakic is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Sakic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hallow.
Sakic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakic wants to control but Hallow is having none of it.
Sakic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakic is squirming around, avoiding Hallow's attempts to control the action.
Brad Hallow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hallow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sakic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hallow has his hands on Sakic's head, controlling the position.
Sakic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hallow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sakic, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hallow stacks Sakic 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 Hallow!
Hallow controlling the position from side mount.
Davor Sakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Hallow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hallow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Hallow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gegard mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lions Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by Hi-Gate- Pitchin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, gegard mousasi!
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, Lions Head!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head looks to throw the jab but mousasi is out of range.
Some wild striking there from mousasi.
Head looks to throw the jab but mousasi is out of range.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mousasi.
mousasi is looking to land body kicks.
mousasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
mousasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head scores with a jab.
It looks like gegard mousasi has been cut.
mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in mousasi's half guard.
Head looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Head is sneakily working for an arm triangle but mousasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Head wants to free his trapped foot but mousasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Head is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head stops mousasi from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
mousasi trying to hold on to Head's head to control him but Head postures up.
mousasi wants to stand back up but Head manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mousasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Head is looking to take a break and control but mousasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mousasi is looking to reverse the position.
mousasi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Head has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Head tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Head has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
mousasi is looking for a sweep.
Head has an Americana. mousasi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Head is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Head hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lions Head!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torre lands in his opponent's guard.
Torre stopping the sweep attempt from Hunecke.
Torre trying to control but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
Torre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunecke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunecke keeping moving, preventing Torre from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunecke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunecke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torre landing some decent shots from guard.
Torre trying to control but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
Torre lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torre thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunecke wants to stand and escape but Torre is having none of it.
Torre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunecke is trying to control the position but Torre postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunecke looks gassed!
Hunecke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torre preventing the sweep.
Torre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunecke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torre.
Torre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Torre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torre cracks Hunecke with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunecke keeping moving, preventing Torre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke is trying to control the position but Torre postures up.
Torre is working Hunecke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunecke looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunecke, not yet.
Hunecke has momentary wrist control but Torre slips an elbow through the middle.
Torre is in close to Hunecke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunecke has momentary wrist control but Torre slips an elbow through the middle.
Torre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torre scoring with some ground and pound.
Torre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunecke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Torre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunecke is keeping the position for now.
Torre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torre working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Torre.
Hunecke wants to control but Torre is keeping busy.
Torre lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunecke has hold of Torre's hands but Torre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Torre 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.
Torre working Hunecke over with strikes.
Torre winds up and cracks Hunecke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunecke wants to get back to full guard but Torre has passed into side control.
Hunecke is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke is trying to stand up.
Torre working Hunecke over with strikes here.
Torre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunecke hang on?
Torre dominating with strikes here.
Torre cracks Hunecke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunecke tries to hold on but Torre postures up.
Hunecke tries to buck Torre off but he can't manage it.
Torre lands a big shot there that rocks Hunecke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Torre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torre with shots to the head and body - Hunecke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hunecke wants to control but Torre is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Torre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunecke blocks a head kick by Torre.
Hunecke tries to bum rush Torre with a series of wild strikes but Torre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunecke swats away the attempt to clinch by Torre.
Torre fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunecke misses with the combination.
Torre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunecke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunecke moves out of range as Torre strikes.
Torre misses with a takedown
and Hunecke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunecke digs a good hook to Torre's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torre misses with a double jab
and Hunecke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torre thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunecke, as that shot connected.
Torre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torre throws a series of punches but Hunecke moves out of range.
Torre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunecke sprawls well. Hunecke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torre gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Torre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunecke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunecke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torre.
Torre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunecke's guard.
Torre stops Hunecke from standing up.
Torre trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunecke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke looking to control.
Torre distracts Hunecke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunecke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torre shoots in for a takedown but Hunecke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunecke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunecke lands a two punch combo.
Hunecke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torre goes for a takedown attempt but Hunecke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torre tries for a takedown but Hunecke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunecke tries to bum rush Torre with a series of wild strikes but Torre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torre working the ground and pound.
Hunecke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Torre connects with a decent elbow.
Hunecke is trying to get back to half guard.
Christian Torre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Torre working the ground and pound from side control.
Torre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunecke wants to control but Torre postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Hunecke misses.
Hunecke misses with a looping right.
Torre misses with a combination
and Hunecke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunecke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hunecke!
Hunecke is trying to stand up.
Torre unloading with bombs!
Torre working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunecke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torre punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Torre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Hunecke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torre shoots for a takedown but Hunecke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Torre misses its intended target.
Torre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunecke was covering up waiting for the punch and Torre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torre connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunecke is trying to control the position but Torre postures up.
Torre trying to control but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
Hunecke has momentary wrist control but Torre slips an elbow through the middle.
Torre throws and elbow that misses. Hunecke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torre's guard. Nice move by Hunecke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunecke wanted to stand there but Torre had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunecke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunecke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunecke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunecke.
Torre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunecke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torre throws a nice looking combination but Hunecke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunecke cracks Torre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunecke tries to avoid it but Torre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunecke to the ground. Hunecke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunecke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torre with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torre stops Hunecke from standing up.
Torre is in close to Hunecke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Torre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunecke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Torre throws a sloppy head kick and Hunecke moves out of range easily.
Torre tries to move into range but Hunecke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Torre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunecke lands a two punch combo.
Torre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunecke blocks a low kick nicely.
Torre closes the distance and clinches up with Hunecke, looking for a takedown. Torre pushes Hunecke against the cage but Hunecke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Christian Torre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunecke lands with a nice combination. Torre backs away looking to recover.
Hunecke lands with a right hand.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
Torre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torre walks into a straight right hand from Hunecke.
Torre missing with a left hand there. Hunecke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torre working the head with strikes.
Hunecke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunecke striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hunecke is trying to get back to his feet.
Torre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Torre lands some shots froms side control.
Hunecke is looking to regain half guard here but Torre keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunecke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Torre in side control, throwing shots but Hunecke defends.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunecke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torre.
Hunecke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torre misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunecke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunecke thuds his right hand into Torre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kyle Hunecke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunecke misses with a few strikes there.
Torre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunecke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christian Torre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torre is defended easily by Hunecke.
Torre shoots in but Hunecke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Torre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Torre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Furstenfeld might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Linkin Park - No More Sorrow. Taiga has chosen Bukkake Tsunami by Cattle Decapitation as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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266 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Furstenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiga misses with a straight right.
Furstenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Taiga sprawls well. He's pushed Furstenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Furstenfeld misses with a body shot.
Taiga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furstenfeld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furstenfeld checks the leg kick.
Taiga misses with a low kick.
Taiga thows a body shot but no joy.
Taiga slips a jab from Furstenfeld.
Taiga cracks Furstenfeld with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Furstenfeld looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Taiga finish him?
Taiga ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Furstenfeld's jaw. Furstenfeld's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Taiga does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexi Taiga!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aggravated Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battery comes to the cage accompanied by Wife Beater. Prime is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Last Prime. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aggravated Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime misses the jab.
Battery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Aggravated Battery has been cut.
Prime connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battery momentarily.
Prime dips to his left and cracks Battery with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prime throws a series of punches but Battery avoids them all with ease.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Battery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Battery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aggravated Battery's cut is getting worse.
Battery slips a straight right by Prime.
Prime tries to keep at a distance but Battery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prime prevents it.
Prime holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Battery has picked Prime up - he's going for a ride! Battery dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Battery seems to be working for a kimura but Prime defends the submission attempt.
Battery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prime defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery prevents Prime from improving his position.
Prime makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prime.
Battery trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Battery 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battery is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battery postures up in Prime's guard and throws a big left but Prime blocks it.
Prime wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Battery shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prime throws an overhand right that lands on Battery's shoulder, as Battery tries to avoid the shot.
Battery gets the takedown into side control.
Prime looks gassed!
Prime tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Battery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Battery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Battery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prime, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battery laying and praying for a moment but Prime takes advantage and regains half guard.
Prime throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prime defends it well.
Prime manages to get to full guard.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Battery is pressing down on Prime's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battery had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Prime is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Battery Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Prime's back instead.
Battery doesn't have the hooks in and Prime manages to turn into his guard.
Battery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prime wants to control from the top but Battery keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Battery has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Prime doesn't defend quickly enough and Battery has managed to lock this one up! Can Prime escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Battery on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aggravated Battery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonka Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tonka Tomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonka Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomas scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGee throws a wild body kick that Tomas sees coming a mile off.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomas.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee slips a jab from Tomas.
Tomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from McGee.
Tomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice combo by Tomas! Oh, that's hurt him - McGee falls to the canvas and Tomas follows him into side control.
McGee is rocked!
It looks like Murphy McGee has been cut.
McGee looks gassed!
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!
Tomas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McGee is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tomas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonka Tomas!
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