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DFFD 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Kro Kop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Abdelghani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amun Abdelghani struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mirco Kro Kop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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238 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirco Kro Kop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amun Abdelghani!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdelghani shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Abdelghani was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kro Kop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Abdelghani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kro Kop is looking to escape.
Kro Kop is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kro Kop trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Abdelghani with the ground and pound from mount.
Kro Kop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelghani lands a big elbow - Kro Kop is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kro Kop is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amun Abdelghani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jim craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyreke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jim craig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jim craig!
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, Tyreke Evans!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says craig as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by craig.
craig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
craig scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tyreke Evans has been cut.
craig could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice straight punches there by craig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of craig.
Evans 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!
craig lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
craig bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Evans! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Evans is rocked!
craig is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
craig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
craig throwing strikes but missing.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from craig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
craig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans keeping moving, preventing craig from controlling successfully.
craig is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as craig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Tyreke Evans's cut even more.
jim craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
craig tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and craig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
craig misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from craig.
The cut above Tyreke Evans's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
craig lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
craig scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for craig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
craig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
craig tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
craig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
craig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyreke Evans's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts craig, as that shot connected.
craig is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
craig scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
craig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
craig lands with a nice combination. Evans backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
craig misses with a double jab.
craig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyreke Evans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). jim craig!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midge Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plop Plopper (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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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midge Watkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Plop Plopper!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins fails to land the takedown.
Watkins dives in and grabs Plopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plopper pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.
Watkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plopper sprawls well. Plopper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midge Watkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plopper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plopper throws a body kick that misses.
Plopper throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Plopper is looking to clinch but Watkins is avoiding it.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Plopper coming out on top.
Watkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plopper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watkins somewhat.
Plopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Plopper as Watkins shoots in.
Plopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watkins circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Plopper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watkins looking to pass the guard.
Watkins throwing strikes from guard but Plopper blocks nicely.
Watkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Plopper has wrist control.
Plopper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watkins is working Plopper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watkins 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins stays in close to Plopper's body and controls the position.
Watkins drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Watkins seems to have locked his on tight now - Plopper screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Watkins, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Midge Watkins!
Midge Watkins is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fouad Barayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barayev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MEDINE. God has chosen Triple Corpse Hammerblow - Children of Bodom as his entrance music. Fouad Barayev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Achilles God's chin.
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fouad Barayev!
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, Achilles God!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
God cracks Barayev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barayev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can God finish him?
Barayev is rocked!
Barayev shoots in but God avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Barayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
God misses the jab.
Barayev moves out of range as God strikes.
Barayev seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Barayev with that takedown attempt.
God lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
God drops Barayev with a beautiful combination! Barayev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - God is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
God misses the jab.
God throws a big shot that misses.
Barayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barayev is trying to trip God. He has hold of a leg but God is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barayev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. God swivels though and keeps the full guard.
God utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barayev thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God keeping moving, preventing Barayev from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev cracks God with a solid left hand.
Barayev trying to control but God is working from the bottom.
God has Barayev pulled in close to control his posture.
Barayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. God swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
God drops Barayev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barayev looks back up at him and smiles so God waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barayev is breathing heavily.
Barayev slips under a jab from God.
Barayev closes the distance and clinches.
Barayev tries to pull guard but God won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fouad Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barayev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
God tries to get to full guard but Barayev has control of the leg.
Barayev is thwarting God's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
God regains full guard. Nicely done.
God wants to stand and escape but Barayev is having none of it.
Barayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. God is keeping the position for now.
God wants to stand and escape but Barayev is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
God lands a nice shot that snaps Barayev's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God lands a big uppercut and Barayev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barayev looks OK. God waves Barayev back to his feet!
God lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achilles God!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kodrigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank N Spank (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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265 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiko Kodrigu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank N Spank!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from N Spank does no damage.
N Spank fails to land the takedown.
Kiko Kodrigu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Spank lands with a nice combination. Kodrigu backs away looking to recover.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
N Spank shoots in but no luck this time.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
N Spank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
N Spank 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!
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kodrigu.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tank N Spank has been cut.
Kodrigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Spank avoids the body shot from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu connects with a solid leg kick.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kodrigu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu keeps N Spank at a distance using the push kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
N Spank tries for a takedown but Kodrigu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kodrigu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of N Spank's head.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N Spank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N Spank is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kodrigu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for N Spank.
Kodrigu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kodrigu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N Spank throws out the jab.
N Spank doesn't manage to clinch there - Kodrigu circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kodrigu throws a low kick, looking for N Spank's leg but N Spank calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Spank takes the fight into the clinch.
Kodrigu tries to break free but N Spank pushes him back against the cage.
N Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodrigu lands with a kick to the temple. N Spank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kodrigu misses with a hook. N Spank ducked under it nicely.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
N Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
N Spank tries to clinch but Kodrigu is having none of it.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails to land the takedown.
N Spank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
N Spank takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodrigu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on N Spank. That did some damage!
N Spank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
N Spank misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a body punch but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu tries to score with a low kick but N Spank moves his leg out of the way.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
N Spank moves out of range of the body kick.
N Spank swings for the body but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kodrigu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Spank with a nice cross.
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.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
N Spank is looking to clinch but Kodrigu is avoiding it.
A punch combination from N Spank misses.
N Spank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
N Spank tries to clinch there but Kodrigu circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu swings for the body but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank closes the distance and clinches.
N Spank wants to get back to striking at distance but Kodrigu won't allow it.
N Spank keeps control of Kodrigu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kodrigu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu is controlling him.
Kodrigu tries to break the clinch but N Spank is controlling the position.
N Spank tries to break free but Kodrigu pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu is controlling him.
N Spank is trying to break the clinch but Kodrigu has him pressed against the cage.
N Spank manages to pull guard.
Kodrigu gets to his feet - N Spank follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kodrigu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu swats away the attempt to clinch by N Spank.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu misses with an attempted mid kick.
N Spank lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from N Spank.
N Spank tries to clinch but Kodrigu is having none of it.
N Spank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kodrigu sprawls well. Kodrigu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu avoids them all with ease.
Tank N Spank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank has taken the fight to the clinch.
N Spank manages to pull guard.
Kodrigu gets to his feet - N Spank follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank rushes Kodrigu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kodrigu wants to get back to striking at distance but N Spank won't allow it.
Kodrigu prevents N Spank from breaking the clinch.
Kodrigu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
N Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kodrigu throws a leg kick that misses.
Kodrigu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
N Spank shoots in looking for a takedown. Kodrigu tries to sprawl out of it but N Spank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kodrigu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
Kodrigu stuffs the takedown attempt from N Spank. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kodrigu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. N Spank tries to avoid it but Kodrigu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag N Spank to the ground. N Spank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice combination there by N Spank.
Kiko Kodrigu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Spank clinches.
N Spank wants to break free but Kodrigu has control.
Kodrigu can't break the clinch.
N Spank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kodrigu throws out a leg kick but N Spank moves out of range and Kodrigu only half commits.
Kodrigu stuffs the takedown attempt from N Spank. N Spank gets slowly back to his feet.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
N Spank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu keeps the fight on the outside.
N Spank throws a series of punches but Kodrigu moves out of range.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodrigu is looking to slow N Spank down with leg kicks.
N Spank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank stuffs the takedown attempt from Kodrigu. Kodrigu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank misses with the combination.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N Spank throws a right and a left that Kodrigu avoids nicely.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
Kodrigu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu slaps away a takedown attempt from N Spank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
N Spank cracks Kodrigu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodrigu throws a nice inside leg kick.
N Spank shoots in and drives through. Kodrigu sprawls well.
N Spank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kodrigu slaps away a takedown attempt from N Spank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kodrigu. That's going to slow N Spank down.
Kodrigu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodrigu is looking to wear down N Spank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from N Spank.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kodrigu. That's going to slow N Spank down.
Kodrigu misses with a straight right.
Kodrigu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on N Spank. That did some damage!
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tank N Spank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
N Spank stalks Kodrigu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kodrigu's face. Kodrigu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kodrigu keeps the fight on the outside.
N Spank fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kodrigu tries to score a power double leg takedown but N Spank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kodrigu somewhat.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kodrigu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Spank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
N Spank throws a body punch but Kodrigu moves out of range.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a nice head kick!
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodrigu defends it nicely.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from N Spank.
Kodrigu scores with a head kick.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
N Spank scores with a one two! Kodrigu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kodrigu lands a head kick. N Spank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
N Spank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kodrigu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from N Spank does it's job there.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
N Spank is looking to clinch.
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.
N Spank catches Kodrigu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
N Spank moves in looking to clinch but Kodrigu pushes him off.
N Spank tries to clinch up.
N Spank loads up on a big right hand but Kodrigu slips the punch.
N Spank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kodrigu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to N Spank's calf.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
N Spank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu looks for a takedown but N Spank sprawls well.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kodrigu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodrigu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by N Spank.
N Spank moves in looking to clinch but Kodrigu pushes him off.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from N Spank.
Kodrigu closes the distance and clinches up with N Spank, looking for a takedown. Kodrigu pushes N Spank against the cage but N Spank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodrigu fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Kodrigu misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kodrigu.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
N Spank lands a jab-cross combination.
Kodrigu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
A big left from N Spank misses.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu lands a nice leg kick that just misses N Spank's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodrigu defends it nicely.
Kodrigu scores with a head kick.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank shoots in but Kodrigu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
N Spank fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kodrigu throws a hook but N Spank avoids it easily.
Good work by N Spank as he checks the leg kick.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodrigu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Kodrigu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
N Spank darts in and clinches Kodrigu up against the cage.
Kodrigu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but N Spank has him pressed against the cage.
N Spank breaks from the clinch.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
N Spank swinging wilding here.
N Spank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
Kodrigu throws a nice head kick!
N Spank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kodrigu. Kodrigu obviously looking to wear him down.
N Spank dips to his left and cracks Kodrigu with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from N Spank is defended easily by Kodrigu.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank N Spank.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu thumps N Spank with a low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from N Spank is defended easily by Kodrigu.
N Spank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kodrigu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but N Spank avoids it really well and circles away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank tries to clinch up but Kodrigu circles away and keeps his distance.
N Spank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
Kodrigu dodges the punch combination from N Spank.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
N Spank throws a one two combo.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
N Spank misses with a double jab.
Kodrigu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from N Spank.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
N Spank wants to clinch.
Kodrigu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kodrigu leaves N Spank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
N Spank clinches.
Kodrigu gets underhooks to prevent N Spank's takedown attempt.
Kodrigu can't break the clinch.
N Spank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kodrigu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank misses with a wild combination.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but N Spank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from N Spank.
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with N Spank but N Spank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kodrigu connects with a high kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but N Spank moves out of range.
Kodrigu looks to score with a jab to the body but N Spank is just out of range.
N Spank wants to clinch up but Kodrigu keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by N Spank.
N Spank avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank throws a nice looking combination but Kodrigu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
N Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N Spank fails with the takedown.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
N Spank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
N Spank lands with a nice combination. Kodrigu backs away looking to recover.
Kodrigu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
N Spank slips under a jab.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that N Spank semi-blocks.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
N Spank throws a right hand that Kodrigu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodrigu also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
N Spank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodrigu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kodrigu wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from N Spank does no damage.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kiko Kodrigu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank N Spank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
N Spank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N Spank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kodrigu dives in and grabs N Spank's left leg, looking for a takedown. N Spank pushes down on Kodrigu's head and hops out.
N Spank tries to bum rush Kodrigu with a series of wild strikes but Kodrigu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
N Spank wants to clinch.
N Spank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kodrigu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from N Spank.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and N Spank moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu missing with a left hand there. N Spank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodrigu wants to land a leg kick but N Spank is out of range.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kodrigu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
N Spank misses the shot to the body.
N Spank swinging wilding here.
N Spank tries to close the distance and clinch but Kodrigu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N Spank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kodrigu misses with a looping left.
N Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
N Spank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
N Spank misses with a series of wild punches.
Kodrigu shoots in for a double leg but N Spank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kodrigu, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
N Spank takes a kick to the side of the head.
N Spank checks a low kick from Kodrigu.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank stalks Kodrigu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kodrigu's face. Kodrigu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but N Spank checks it well.
N Spank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodrigu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
N Spank checks a low kick from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kodrigu as N Spank shoots in.
Kodrigu lands a head kick!
Kodrigu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Spank blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
N Spank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kodrigu dodges the punch combination from N Spank.
N Spank fails with a takedown attempt.
N Spank throws a nice looking combination but Kodrigu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kodrigu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by N Spank.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that half lands.
N Spank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kodrigu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
N Spank misses with a series of wild punches.
Kodrigu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. N Spank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - N Spank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodrigu misses with a leg kick.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodrigu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kodrigu lands with a slapping head kick.
N Spank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Kodrigu or perhaps it was just good defense by N Spank which made him look bad.
N Spank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Spank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kodrigu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kodrigu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Spank pinned against the cage. N Spank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kodrigu looks for a takedown but N Spank sprawls well.
Kodrigu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Kodrigu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kodrigu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiko Kodrigu!
Kiko Kodrigu is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Guitierezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kroll Fischer (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Guitierezz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kroll Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guitierezz tries to clinch but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guitierezz's guard.
Fischer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fischer is looking to advance position but Guitierezz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Guitierezz throwing strikes here but Fischer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Guitierezz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guitierezz throwing strikes here but Fischer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fischer can't escape the position.
Guitierezz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guitierezz get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fischer is defended easily by Guitierezz.
Fischer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guitierezz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fischer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fischer working the strikes but Guitierezz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Guitierezz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fischer looks gassed!
Guitierezz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fischer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guitierezz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fischer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guitierezz is pushing down on Fischer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fischer is fighting to maintain full guard but Guitierezz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guitierezz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guitierezz stalling.
Fischer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guitierezz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fischer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Guitierezz manages to move to mount!
Guitierezz with shots to the head and body - Fischer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fischer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guitierezz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fischer slips a jab and a cross from Guitierezz.
Guitierezz wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guitierezz.
Guitierezz has his takedown stuffed
so Fischer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guitierezz keeping moving, preventing Fischer from controlling successfully.
Guitierezz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fischer manages to get himself to full guard.
Guitierezz wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kroll Fischer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guitierezz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fischer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guitierezz seems keen to control Fischer's posture.
Fischer throws and elbow that misses. Guitierezz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fischer's guard. Nice move by Guitierezz!
Guitierezz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Guitierezz from controlling successfully.
Guitierezz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guitierezz stopping the sweep attempt from Fischer.
Guitierezz tries to stand but Fischer is controlling from the bottom.
Guitierezz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fischer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guitierezz is trying to defend but Fischer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fischer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guitierezz's head.
Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Guitierezz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guitierezz wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy.
Fischer throwing shots but Guitierezz is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fischer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guitierezz's head.
Fischer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guitierezz to regain full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guitierezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fischer counters with a takedown into side control.
Fischer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guitierezz is looking to reverse the position.
Fischer throwing strikes but Guitierezz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Guitierezz.
Guitierezz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fischer is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guitierezz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fischer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guitierezz is trying to ground and pound but Fischer uses the momentary lack of control by Guitierezz to regain half guard.
Guitierezz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kroll Fischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guitierezz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fischer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fischer.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Guitierezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Guitierezz is keeping the position.
Fischer stopping the sweep attempt from Guitierezz.
Fischer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guitierezz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fischer thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guitierezz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fischer is squirming around, avoiding Guitierezz's attempts to control the action.
Guitierezz looking for a guillotine from mount but Fischer is having none of it.
Guitierezz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fischer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guitierezz throws some wild stikes that Fischer manages to avoid easily.
Kroll Fischer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guitierezz looking to control but Fischer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guitierezz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guitierezz looking to ground and pound but Fischer is blocking nicely.
Fischer is desperately trying to improve his position but Guitierezz has a good base and remains in mount.
Guitierezz working for a guillotine from mount but Fischer is in no mood to give up.
Fischer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guitierezz wants to control the pace but Fischer is squirming around nicely.
Fischer tries to lock up and control but Guitierezz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guitierezz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fischer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Guitierezz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hector Guitierezz!
Hector Guitierezz is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relio Sanchez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Timmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Relio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Timmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanchez trying to control the position but Timmons is working away.
Sanchez has an Americana. Timmons didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanchez is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanchez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Relio Sanchez!
Relio Sanchez is the new welterweight champion!
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