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Carnage 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Podolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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170 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Crosby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariuz Podolsky! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Podolsky fails with a takedown attempt. Crosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Podolsky. Marcus Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Podolsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crosby! Crosby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Podolsky tries to control but Crosby wriggling away. Crosby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crosby tries to get out of the position. Crosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Podolsky scoring with strikes but Crosby is staying in there. BOOM! Podolsky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crosby wants to hold on but Podolsky pushes him away. Podolsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Podolsky trying to control but he's not successful this time. Crosby tries to reverse the position but Podolsky maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Podolsky is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Podolsky extends the arm and Crosby is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariuz Podolsky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Balducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nino Balducci has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Balducci! 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, Christopher Archangel! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Balducci moves in looking to clinch but Archangel pushes him off. Archangel scores with a takedown into Balducci's guard. Archangel controls from within his opponent's guard. Balducci can't keep his opponent in guard - Archangel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Balducci trying to control from the bottom.
Balducci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balducci tries to get out of the position. Archangel stands up out of the half guard. Archangel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balducci wants to get back to his feet.
Archangel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Balducci wants to get back to full guard. Balducci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Archangel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balducci! Archangel controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. I looks like Archangel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Archangel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Balducci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Archangel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Archangel passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Archangel controlling from mount. Archangel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Balducci misses with a hook. Archangel ducked under it nicely. Archangel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archangel. Archangel controls the position. Balducci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Archangel takes a little break here. Balducci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Archangel decides to take the fight back to the feet. Christopher Archangel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Balducci tries to close the distance and clinch but Archangel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Balducci tries to close the distance and clinch but Archangel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Archangel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balducci pinned against the cage. Balducci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice takedown defense from Balducci. No joy for Archangel on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Archangel dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Archangel swinging wilding here.
Archangel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balducci. Archangel instigates a clinch. Archangel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archangel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balducci is trying to defend but Archangel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Archangel decides to stand up. Archangel throws a wild body kick that Balducci sees coming a mile off. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Archangel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Archangel stands up from Balducci's guard - Archangel perhaps looking for a knockout. Some wild striking there from Balducci.
That's one minute gone in the round. Balducci misses with a leg kick. Archangel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Archangel stands up from mount. Strange move. Archangel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balducci. Archangel misses with a wild combination.
Balducci fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Archangel defending well as Balducci loads up on a big left hand. Balducci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Archangel manages to break the clinch.
Archangel clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Archangel - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Archangel manages to break the clinch.
Archangel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balducci is trying to defend but Archangel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Balducci is looking to get back to full guard here but Archangel has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Archangel controlling from mount. Archangel stands up from mount. Strange move. Archangel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Archangel advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Archangel escapes and gets back to his feet. Archangel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Archangel lands a body punch. Archangel lands a body punch. Archangel manages to pull guard.
Archangel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balducci's guard. Archangel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Christopher Archangel has got the better of the ground game so far. Archangel gets to his feet. Balducci looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Archangel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Archangel passes Balducci's left leg - he's now in half guard. Archangel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Archangel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Archangel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Archangel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balducci to the mat! Balducci manages to get full guard. Archangel stands up and waves to Balducci to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Archangel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Archangel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Archangel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Balducci is looking for a sweep. Balducci struggling a bit here. Archangel stands up and we're back to a striking position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Balducci is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Archangel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Archangel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balducci's half guard. Archangel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balducci! Archangel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Balducci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Archangel controlling from mount. Balducci is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Archangel content just to control the position here. Archangel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Archangel get's back to his feet. Balducci throws a series of punches but Archangel avoids them all with ease. Archangel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Archangel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archangel showed some decent athleticism there. Archangel escapes and gets back to his feet. Nino Balducci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Balducci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Christopher Archangel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Balducci throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archangel escapes and throws Balducci's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight! Christopher Archangel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Archangel 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Archangel!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TunTon Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TunTon Lim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Mean! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Lim. Mean avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mean. Lim stuns Mean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mean. Mean decides to stand and escape the position. Lim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A jab from Lim does it's job there. Lim missing with a left hand there. Mean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lim lands a left and a right that send Mean crashing to the mat, dazed. Lim thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Butter Mean has been cut. Lim could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mean looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lim as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mean slips a jab and a cross from Lim.
Lim cracks Mean with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mean tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lim pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mean is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TunTon Lim!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Charm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible, by Disturbed. Lucky Charm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick! 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, Lucky Charm! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Charm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quick. Charm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Quick is rocked! Charm misses with a double jab.
Oh Quick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Quick is looking to clinch but Charm is avoiding it.
Quick tries to clinch but Charm moves out of range. Charm lands with a right and another and another! Quick is in big trouble! Charm lands again and this time it's lights out for Quick! A quality knockout there for Charm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucky Charm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herring is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paradise City By Guns and Roses. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Gavin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Herring! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gavin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gavin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Herring lands a nice looking body shot.
Herring throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely. Gavin dodges the punch combination from Herring.
Herring closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gavin did well to prevent Herring getting side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gavin punching from the bottom.
Gavin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gavin striking from the bottom. Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herring is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Herring is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Herring drops an elbow to the side of Gavin's head. Herring seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Herring.
Gavin landing strikes from the bottom. Gavin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gavin tries to roll over but Herring keeps him under control. Gavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Herring is pressing down on Gavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gavin is holding on for now. Gavin wants to get back to full guard. Herring lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavin lands a couple of sideways elbows. Gavin is refusing to be controlled, as Herring sits in half guard. Gavin punching from the bottom.
Gavin actively working from the bottom here. Gavin is breathing heavily. Gavin tries to roll over but Herring keeps him under control. Herring is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gavin wants to get back to full guard. Gavin is working hard here to advance position. Herring trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom. Herring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Herring content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Herring is trying to work for a kimura but Gavin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Herring blocks the strikes from Gavin.
Ground and pound from Herring. Gavin looking for submissions off his back. Gavin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gavin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Herring takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gavin is staying active underneath Herring, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Herring scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gavin taking some punishment here, with Herring in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gavin is staying active underneath Herring, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Herring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gavin throws a strike from the bottom but Herring passes into side control!
Herring in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Gavin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Herring is chipping away with strikes.
Gavin is trying to work for a sweep but Herring has mounted him! Herring looking to control but Gavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Herring landing strikes from the mount and Gavin is in trouble! Herring is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Herring blocks Gavin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Herring in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herring is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gavin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Herring lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Herring dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herring scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A lazy left from Herring finds it's target. Herring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gavin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herring. Herring throws a series of strikes that have Gavin backpedaling.
Herring lands a jab to Gavin's midsection. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Herring closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gavin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gavin wants to get back to full guard. Gavin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gavin wants to get back to full guard. Herring looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Herring seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Herring working the head and body with strikes. Gavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Herring connects with a nice short shot to Gavin's temple. Herring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Herring frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Herring prevents Gavin from getting the reversal. Herring lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Herring. Herring lands a nice shot to the head. Herring tries to control but Gavin wriggling away. Herring lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Gavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herring throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gavin has his hands clasped together but Herring breaks the hold and Gavin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Herring!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Herring!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Liddell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rua! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rua looks to land a left hand but Liddell moved out of range nicely. Liddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Noah Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liddell tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rua with a jab.
It looks like Noah Liddell has been cut. Liddell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Crack! A monster head kick from Rua and Liddell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes to the cage accompanied by "Firebreather" by Thrice. 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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Myers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Condit! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Condit. Condit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Myers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Myers wants to stand but Condit has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Myers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Condit defending well though. Myers 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.
Myers works his way into full mount! Condit trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Myers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round. Myers throws some wild stikes that Condit manages to avoid easily.
Myers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Myers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Myers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Myers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Condit keeps working. Myers tries to advance to mount but Condit denies him. Myers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Myers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Condit, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Myers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Condit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myers connects with a decent elbow. Myers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Condit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Condit taking a bit of punishment here - Myers scoring with strikes. Myers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Condit has escaped the position, nice work there. Myers stands up. Myers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Condit did well to prevent Myers getting side control. Myers wants to take a breather but Condit is having none of it. Myers seems to be looking for submissions.
Condit tries to roll over but Myers keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Myers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Condit has managed to free his arm - good work. Myers wants to stand up but Condit has a hold of him and won't allow it. Myers wants to stand up but Condit manages to regain full guard. Myers is working Condit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Myers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Condit on the ground. Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Myers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Condit sprawls well. Condit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myers gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Myers dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Condit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myers to score an easy takedown into full guard. Myers throws a big right hand that misses. Myers thows a big elbow that misses. Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Myers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Myers wants to control from the top but Condit keeps moving. Condit is breathing heavily. Condit keeping full guard, as Myers tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Myers lands a couple of elbows. Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Myers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Condit did well to prevent Myers getting side control. Myers is trying to work for a kimura but Condit is defending well.
Myers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Condit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Myers wants to pass the guard but Condit is defending well. Condit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Myers moves nicely into side control. Myers trying to control the action but Condit is working from the bottom. Condit wants to control but Myers postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Myers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myers is working for a submission of some sort.
Myers throwing shots but Condit is blocking nicely. Condit is looking to improve his position.
Myers is looking to take a break and control but Condit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Myers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Myers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Myers scoring with strikes to the body and head. Myers wants to free his trapped foot but Condit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Condit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gavin Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Myers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Condit sprawls well initially but Myers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Condit tries to get to full guard but Myers has control of the leg. Myers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Myers dominated that second round. That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Myers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Condit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myers somewhat. Myers looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Myers wants to pass the guard but Condit is keeping the position. Myers 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. Myers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Myers tries for a takedown but Condit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Myers shoots in and bounces Condit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Myers wanted to stand there but Condit had control of the position. Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Condit is retaining full guard. Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Myers pushes down on Condit's leg and manages to get into half guard. Myers decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Myers. Condit is looking to regain half guard here but Myers keeps moving and retains side control. Condit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Myers has just dragged him back down to the mat. Myers is looking to take a break and control but Condit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Myers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gavin Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Condit is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Myers controlling from side mount. Myers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Myers decides to stand back up. Myers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Condit sprawls well initially but Myers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Myers lands strikes from half guard. Condit won't allow Myers to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Myers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Condit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Myers. Condit wants to get back to full guard. Myers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Condit defends it well. Still in half guard, Myers seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Gavin Myers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Myers 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Myers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kevin hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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230 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez! 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, kevin hughes! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. hughes sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Martinez uses his free foot to push down on hughes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for hughes. Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish! Martinez breaks from hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow. Martinez avoids the attempt from hughes to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martinez landing strikes from the mount and hughes is in trouble!
It looks like kevin hughes has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work. hughes trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head. Martinez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. hughes looks a forlorn figure.
Martinez working hughes over with strikes here. Martinez lands a big elbow. A nice elbow there by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round. hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
hughes is rocked! Martinez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and hughes wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Martinez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anias Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anias Joseph has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anias Joseph! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Kringle! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Kringle. Joseph throws a series of punches but Kringle avoids them all with ease. Kringle throws a right and a left that both miss. Kringle looks for a takedown but Joseph sprawls well. Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Kringle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Joseph tries to bum rush Kringle with a series of wild strikes but Kringle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kringle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Anias Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kringle. Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss. Kringle misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph tries to keep at a distance but Kringle has taken the fight into the clinch. Joseph tries to score a body lock takedown but Kringle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Joseph misses. Joseph lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kris Kringle has been cut. Kringle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kringle fails with a takedown attempt. Kringle tries to move into range but Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph throws a good cross that connects.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Kringle avoids them all with ease. Joseph swinging wilding here.
Joseph misses the jab. Kringle looks for a takedown but Joseph sprawls well. Kringle looks gassed! Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Kringle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side. Joseph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Joseph controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Well, if Joseph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Joseph content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Joseph wants to stand up but Kringle is controlling the position.
Joseph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kringle on the ground. Joseph thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kringle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Joseph passes to side control. A lull in the action here. Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kringle keeps working. You can see the frustration on Kringle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anias Joseph dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kris Kringle's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good leg kick by Kringle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss. Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Kringle scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard. Joseph is trying to keep Kringle in close.
Kringle passes into half guard. Kringle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kringle breaks from Joseph's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kringle lands with some strikes. Kringle lands with some strikes. Kringle landing punches. Kringle with shots to the head and body - Joseph looks very uncomfortable down there. Kringle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joseph hang on? Kringle looking to finish Joseph with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joseph! Kringle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joseph's face.
Kringle lands a big shot there that rocks Joseph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kringle looking to control but Joseph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kringle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Joseph tries to hold on but Kringle pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. A nice elbow there by Kringle. Kringle avoids the attempt from Joseph to control. Joseph working to try and regain half guard.
Kringle wants to control the pace but Joseph is squirming around nicely. Joseph tries to hold on but Kringle postures up. Kringle is landing with some decent strikes but Joseph is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. A nice elbow there by Kringle. Kringle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Joseph turns into him and now he's in Kringle's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kringle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kringle wants to sweep here but Joseph controlling him for the moment. Kringle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Joseph is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Joseph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Joseph trying to control but Kringle is working from the bottom. Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kringle has an active guard here but Joseph has managed to pass into half guard.
Joseph winds up and cracks Kringle with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kringle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kris Kringle's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kringle checks a leg kick. Joseph tries to bum rush Kringle with a series of wild strikes but Kringle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Joseph misses. Kringle scores a takedown into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kringle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kringle looking to control but Joseph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kringle working the ground and pound effectively.
Joseph is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Kringle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kringle working for a submission but Joseph is keeping him at bay. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Poor strikes thrown by Kringle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Joseph is squirming around, avoiding Kringle's attempts to control the action. Joseph tries to lock up and control but Kringle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kringle lands a nice shot to the head. Kringle raining down shots from the mount! Joseph tries to hold on but Kringle pushes him away. Kringle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kringle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Joseph tries to hold on but Kringle pushes him away. Joseph blocking the ground and pound. Kringle lands with some strikes. Kringle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Kringle working Joseph over with strikes here. Joseph on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joseph tries to get out of the position. Joseph is desperately trying to improve his position but Kringle has a good base and remains in mount. Joseph tries to hold on but Kringle pushes him away. Kringle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joseph taking shots to the head. Joseph tries to lock up and control but Kringle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kris Kringle has got the better of the ground game so far. Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kringle punishing his opponent with strikes. Kringle unloading with bombs! Joseph is trying to escape the mount.
Joseph taking shots to the head. Joseph is trying to escape the mount.
Joseph is squirming around, avoiding Kringle's attempts to control the action. The referee warns Joseph that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kringle lands a big shot there that rocks Joseph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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. Kringle throws some wild stikes that Joseph manages to avoid easily.
Joseph throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kringle. What's that going to do exactly? Kringle throwing strikes here but Joseph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Joseph is looking to get to half guard. Joseph wants to control but Kringle is having none of it. Kringle dominating with strikes here. Joseph wants to control but Kringle is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kringle lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Kris Kringle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kringle 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Kringle!
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