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DFFD 4: Violent Rapture PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Snorx (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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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Thomas!
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, Mathew Snorx!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorx dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Snorx's head and hops out.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas tries to clinch but Snorx moves out of range.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Snorx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorx moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Snorx decides to stand back up. Snorx steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snorx.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Snorx circles away easily
and Snorx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Brett Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorx throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx misses with a few strikes there.
Mathew Snorx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Snorx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snorx.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snorx is trying to get back to half guard.
Snorx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas with the ground and pound but Snorx regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Snorx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snorx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snorx had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thomas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Snorx Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thomas's back instead.
Snorx is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thomas is defending well though. Snorx let's go of the attempt for now.
Thomas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Snorx's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx tries to keep control of the position but Thomas is staying busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Snorx is looking to control Thomas but Thomas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Snorx trying to control momentarily.
Snorx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Snorx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorx lands with an overhand left.
Thomas misses with a takedown
so Snorx counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mathew Snorx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snorx stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Snorx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Snorx.
Snorx punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Snorx drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snorx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx wants to sweep but no luck.
Snorx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Snorx lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Snorx get's back to his feet.
Snorx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Snorx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Snorx 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.
Snorx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Snorx is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thomas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Snorx's back instead.
Snorx showing good submission defense here.
Thomas is trying to stick to Snorx's back but Snorx is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snorx.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorx stands up from Thomas's guard - Snorx perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Snorx getting side control.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Snorx is controlling him well.
Well, if Snorx 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.
Snorx escapes and gets back to his feet.
Snorx gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snorx lands a takedown into guard.
Snorx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorx lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Snorx circles away easily
and Snorx counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorx is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Snorx dives into side control.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Snorx drags him back down.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Snorx.
Snorx stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorx instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Snorx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snorx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snorx stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Brett Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snorx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snorx stands up.
Snorx gets a clinch.
Snorx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Snorx on the inside.
Thomas letting Snorx take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Snorx trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snorx escapes and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Snorx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorx misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snorx.
Snorx gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Snorx.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snorx is working Thomas over against the cage.
Snorx lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snorx lands a body punch.
Snorx decides to pull guard.
Snorx wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Snorx keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorx is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Snorx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Snorx lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorx just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snorx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snorx gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorx is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Snorx throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Snorx throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorx rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snorx prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Mathew Snorx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Snorx scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snorx effectively controlling the action here.
Snorx can't break the clinch.
Snorx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas tries to break free but Snorx pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snorx.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snorx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brett Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorx digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snorx gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Snorx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snorx 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Snorx!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between K Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherlock Holmes (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
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, K Barnett!
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, Sherlock Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnett staying calm.
Barnett tries to score with some ground and pound. Holmes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnett is controlling him well.
An elbow from Barnett crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Barnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Barnett wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holmes kicks off Barnett and gets to his feet.
K Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looks gassed!
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Barnett sprawls well.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett 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.
Barnett trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnett.
Barnett lands a few punches from side control.
Holmes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
K Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherlock Holmes.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
Barnett has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes letting Barnett take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
K Barnett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnett shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes wants to stand but Barnett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Holmes is working an open guard so Barnett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barnett forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett breaks the clinch.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for K Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Barnett has the dominant position.
Barnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnett closes the distance but Holmes moves to the side
and Holmes counters with a series of strikes. Barnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands a takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
Holmes striking from his own guard.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnett tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Holmes wants to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that K Barnett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnett.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
K Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Holmes taking a bit of punishment here - Barnett scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Barnett stalls from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnett looks for the body kick but Holmes saw that one coming.
Barnett shoots and misses
so Holmes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holmes passes Barnett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to get back to is feet but Holmes passes into side control.
Holmes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holmes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett fails with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for K Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Holmes circles away easily
and Holmes counters with a body kick that stops Barnett in his tracks momentarily.
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holmes is defended easily by Barnett.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holmes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to K Barnett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... K Barnett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHUCK LA DEELAR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Timmons had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Rick Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, CHUCK LA DEELAR!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LA DEELAR to the mat! LA DEELAR manages to get full guard.
LA DEELAR has his feet on Timmons's thighs here. He's pushed Timmons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Timmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CHUCK LA DEELAR!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bross has chosen Jamelia - Superstar as his entrance music. Matt Hunter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lars Bross has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Bross!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bross avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Bross.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Bross.
Bross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Bross lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bross lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bross creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bross slows the pace down.
Bross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hunter prevents Bross from improving position.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bross working the head and body with strikes.
Bross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Bross cracks Hunter with a big right hand but Hunter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hunter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bross landing strikes.
Bross working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter taking a bit of punishment here - Bross scoring with strikes.
Bross controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bross scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunter to see if he's OK.
Hunter pushes Bross away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bross gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bross is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter stops Bross from passing to mount.
Bross remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hunter wants to control but Bross postures up.
Bross is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunter!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bross lands a heavy elbow.
Bross raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Bross.
Bross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunter looks a forlorn figure.
Bross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.
Bross landing strikes from the mount and Hunter is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bross is landing with some decent strikes but Hunter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hunter taking shots to the head.
Bross controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bross. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Hunter shoots and misses
and Bross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bross is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Bross is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Bross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Bross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bross lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bross is landing with some decent strikes but Hunter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bross lands a big shot there that rocks Hunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter is in a horrible position here. Bross smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Hunter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bross working Hunter over with strikes here.
Bross cracks Hunter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Bross connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bross lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bross.
Bross with a couple of short strikes.
Bross scoring with strikes but Hunter is staying in there.
Bross working Hunter over with strikes here.
Bross controlling from the full mount.
Bross looking to finish Hunter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunter!
Bross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bross cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bross lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunter hang on?
Bross is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Hunter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bross punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Bross has a good base and remains in mount.
Bross with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Bross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bross cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bross connects with a nice looking jab.
Bross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bross works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bross landing with the ground and pound.
Bross stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Bross tries to pass.
Bross pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bross trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Nice strikes from Bross there.
Bross is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bross controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bross wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter trying to control here.
Bross is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bross passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bross scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunter?
Bross controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bross looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bross has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunter's face.
Bross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Lars Bross just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bross looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bross takes the fight into the clinch.
Bross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Bross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bross thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Bross prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Bross throwing shots but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Bross tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matt Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bross lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Bross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bross 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Bross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frito Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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285 lbs
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19
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frito Laya!
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, LJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laya shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in and bounces Laya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Laya trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Laya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Laya keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laya moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Laya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like LJ Jones has been cut.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laya to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laya pinned against the cage. Laya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laya wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Laya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laya wants to sweep but no luck.
Laya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Laya to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones pushes Laya up against the cage in a clinch.
Laya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laya regains guard.
Laya keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Laya trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laya looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LJ Jones'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.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Laya keeps moving.
Jones stays in close to Laya's body and controls the position.
Laya trying to control the position here.
Laya wants to sweep but no luck.
Laya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Laya keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, LJ Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Laya lands a head kick!
Laya shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laya working a defensive guard here.
Jones prevents Laya from getting back to his feet.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laya wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones trying to control but Laya is working from the bottom.
Laya wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laya keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones stays in close to Laya's body and controls the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, LJ Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones wants to take a breather but Laya manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laya is keeping the position for now.
LJ Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Laya keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Laya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LJ Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LJ Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Laya didn't expect that.
Laya is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Laya is retaining full guard.
Laya looking for a sweep. Not yet Laya, not yet.
Laya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones won't allow Laya to get back to his feet.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laya is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control but Laya is working from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Laya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones advances position into side control!
Laya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laya manages to get to full guard.
Laya wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is working Laya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Laya.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Laya trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laya is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laya looking to control.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laya wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Laya's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
LJ Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LJ Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Kodrigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodrigu shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Kodrigu or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson which made him look bad.
Kodrigu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kodrigu lands a high kick!
It looks like Cameron Stevenson has been cut.
Kodrigu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kiko Kodrigu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Kodrigu.
Kodrigu is breathing heavily.
Kodrigu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kodrigu somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Kodrigu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kodrigu as he avoids it easily.
Kodrigu leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kodrigu sprawls well. Kodrigu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kodrigu as Stevenson shoots in.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Stevenson has his takedown stuffed
and Kodrigu counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kodrigu circles away.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kodrigu sprawls well. Kodrigu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kodrigu as he avoids it easily.
Kodrigu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson throws a push kick but Kodrigu slaps the foot to one side.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown. Kodrigu fights it but they end up in guard.
Kodrigu looking to control.
Kodrigu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kodrigu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Kodrigu.
Stevenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kodrigu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Kodrigu keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodrigu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
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 throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Kodrigu, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Kodrigu against the cage but Kodrigu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kodrigu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
A head kick by Kodrigu misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kodrigu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Kodrigu is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kiko Kodrigu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cameron Stevenson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
Kodrigu fails with the takedown.
Cameron Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kodrigu. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Kodrigu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiko Kodrigu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Stevenson.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Kodrigu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kodrigu is fending him off so far but Stevenson persists. Nope, Kodrigu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Kodrigu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kodrigu throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Kodrigu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kodrigu pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Kodrigu as Stevenson shoots in.
Stevenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kodrigu's waist but Kodrigu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevenson off to one side.
Kodrigu cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
Stevenson shoots in but Kodrigu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kodrigu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodrigu misses with a head kick.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Kodrigu.
Stevenson shoots in but Kodrigu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
A head kick misses from Kodrigu.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kodrigu but Kodrigu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kodrigu defends it nicely.
Kodrigu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodrigu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Kodrigu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Kodrigu. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kodrigu looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kodrigu swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson shoots in but Kodrigu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kodrigu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Kodrigu as Stevenson shoots in.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kodrigu pinned against the cage. Kodrigu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kodrigu throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but Kodrigu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevenson to get the leverage.
Kodrigu is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kodrigu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cameron Stevenson!
Cameron Stevenson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saku Blazha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Peachey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peachey has chosen Sound of Madness by Shinedown as his entrance music. Saku Blazha had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saku Blazha!
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, William Peachey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peachey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peachey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blazha.
Blazha tries for a takedown but Peachey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peachey connects with a looping right hand.
Peachey misses with a wild body shot.
Peachey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peachey misses with the combination.
Peachey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blazha is looking to clinch.
Peachey lands a jab to Blazha's midsection.
Peachey dives in and grabs Blazha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blazha pushes down on Peachey's head and hops out.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Peachey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peachey takes a swing at Blazha's ribcage but misses.
Peachey fails with the takedown
and Blazha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blazha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazha clinches with his opponent.
Peachey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blazha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blazha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blazha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peachey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peachey is looking to advance position but Blazha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Blazha avoids the attempt from Peachey to control.
Blazha wants to get back to his feet but Peachey is holding on tight.
Peachey is working to get back to half guard.
Peachey is trying to reverse the position but instead Blazha has taken his back - oops!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blazha controlling well, preventing Peachey from escaping the position.
Peachey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peachey turns into Blazha and is now in his guard.
Blazha is breathing heavily.
Peachey wants to control from the top but Blazha keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peachey but Peachey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peachey tries to score with a low kick but Blazha moves his leg out of the way.
Blazha fails to land the takedown.
Peachey misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peachey misses with an uppercut. Blazha saw that one coming.
A low kick from Peachey misses
and Blazha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blazha stops a takedown attempt from Peachey.
Peachey is working for takedown but Blazha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blazha lands an elbow just above Peachey 's eye.
Peachey is trying to break the clinch but Blazha is controlling him.
Blazha is looking to control Peachey's arms but Peachey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blazha has his back to the cage.
Peachey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blazha walks away with a smile on his face. Peachey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peachey stuns Blazha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blazha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blazha avoids the body shot from Peachey.
Peachey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peachey throws the left hand but Blazha avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Peachey.
Peachey misses with a double jab.
Peachey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazha was well out of range. Poor timing from Peachey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Peachey scores with a four punch combination!
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peachey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peachey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peachey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peachey misses with a takedown attempt - Blazha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blazha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peachey is trying to defend but Blazha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blazha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peachey wants to get back to full guard.
Peachey has his hands clasped together around Blazha's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saku Blazha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peachey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazha.
A combination from Peachey does no damage.
Blazha wants to clinch up but Peachey keeps it at a distance.
Blazha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blazha working Peachey over with knees to the body.
Peachey tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazha trying to land knees to the body.
Blazha looking to throw knees to the head but Peachey is blocking nicely.
Blazha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peachey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blazha tries a knee to the head but Peachey blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peachey jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peachey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peachey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blazha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blazha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazha wants to stand but Peachey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peachey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peachey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peachey wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peachey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peachey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blazha's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peachey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blazha's head.
Peachey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peachey looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peachey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peachey throws a leg kick
and Blazha counters by moving into the clinch.
Peachey pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Peachey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peachey throws a nice looking combination but Blazha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peachey misses the shot to the body.
Peachey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peachey thows a body shot but no joy.
Peachey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazha is out of range.
Peachey keeps the fight on the outside.
Blazha doesn't manage to clinch there - Peachey circles away.
Peachey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peachey shoots in but no luck this time.
Peachey tries to bum rush Blazha with a series of wild strikes but Blazha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peachey keeps the fight on the outside.
Blazha has Peachey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blazha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peachey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blazha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peachey fails to pull guard.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.
Nice elbow from Blazha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peachey has Blazha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blazha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peachey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blazha walks away with a smile on his face. Peachey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peachey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blazha rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peachey.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Blazha is looking to clinch.
Peachey tries to work over Blazha's front leg with a kick but Blazha checks it.
Peachey throws a leg kick that misses.
Saku Blazha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peachey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blazha tries to clinch but Peachey is having none of it.
Peachey misses the shot to the body.
Peachey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazha is out of range.
Peachey closes the distance and clinches up with Blazha, looking for a takedown. Peachey pushes Blazha against the cage but Blazha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peachey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
William Peachey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazha forces Peachey back against the cage and clinches.
Blazha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peachey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazha successfully pulls guard.
Peachey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peachey postures up in Blazha's guard and throws a big left but Blazha blocks it.
Peachey tries to free his leg and advance position but Blazha is retaining full guard.
Blazha keeping moving, preventing Peachey from controlling successfully.
Peachey wants to pass the guard but Blazha is keeping the position.
Blazha working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peachey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blazha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Blazha.
Peachey throws a low kick, looking for Blazha's leg but Blazha calmly moves out of range.
Blazha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blazha checks a leg kick.
Peachey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Peachey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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.
Peachey throws a leg kick but Blazha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blazha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peachey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blazha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peachey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blazha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peachey tries to land a leg kick but Blazha saw it coming and moves away.
Peachey misses with a low kick.
Blazha moves in looking to clinch but Peachey pushes him off.
Peachey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blazha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peachey somewhat.
Peachey takes a swing at Blazha's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Blazha.
Peachey misses with a wild combination.
Peachey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Blazha clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blazha tries to clinch but Peachey moves out of range.
Peachey tries to bum rush Blazha with a series of wild strikes but Blazha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Peachey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peachey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazha was well out of range. Poor timing from Peachey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peachey.
Blazha checks a leg kick nicely.
Peachey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blazha moves into the clinch.
Peachey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blazha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peachey tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peachey up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazha misses with a knee to the head.
Blazha keeps control of Peachey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peachey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saku Blazha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Peachey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazha gets a clinch.
Blazha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peachey wants to pass the guard but Blazha is keeping the position.
Peachey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blazha keeping moving, preventing Peachey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peachey is pushing down on Blazha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blazha is fighting to maintain full guard but Peachey has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peachey trying to control from Blazha's half guard. Blazha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Peachey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blazha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blazha can't keep his opponent in guard - Peachey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peachey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blazha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peachey passes to full mount!
Peachey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peachey working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Blazha turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Peachey off and cradles Blazha's limp body as Peachey celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). William Peachey!
William Peachey is the new featherweight champion!
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