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VFC 25 Remember The Name PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jones (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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
McCoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCoy working Jones over with strikes.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
McCoy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCoy prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
McCoy distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to keep McCoy in close.
McCoy works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
McCoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
McCoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
McCoy is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
McCoy striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Jones cracks McCoy with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones looks gassed!
McCoy is looking to get to half guard.
Jones controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Jack McCoy has been cut.
McCoy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McCoy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks McCoy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jones wants to control the pace but McCoy is squirming around nicely.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones blocks McCoy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCoy?
McCoy is rocked!
Jones loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McCoy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jones land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jones stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chrissy lad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I made it. Mac Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Smith!
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, chrissy lad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lad scores a takedown into full mount!
lad avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
lad lands a big elbow.
Smith is rocked!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for lad! Smith is hurt baaadly! lad is firing away with more strikes - Smith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). chrissy lad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draiman has chosen stricken as his entrance music. David Draiman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs 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. Felix Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Draiman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Draiman looks gassed!
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Draiman. Draiman gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a nice hook to Draiman's body. Draiman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draiman shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith digs a good hook to Draiman's body.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Draiman's body. Draiman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Smith drops Draiman with a beautiful combination! Draiman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
It looks like David Draiman has been cut.
Smith lands a jab to Draiman's midsection.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to Draiman's midsection.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Felix Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Draiman is defended easily by Smith.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Draiman.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draiman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Draiman backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Draiman. Draiman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Draiman is just out of range.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Draiman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith stalks Draiman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Draiman's face. Draiman staggers backwards, shaken.
Draiman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a hook. Draiman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Draiman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Draiman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Draiman takes one to the chin there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Draiman doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith looks to land a combination but Draiman avoids it well.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draiman in his tracks.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Draiman backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Draiman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith clobbers Draiman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith cracks Draiman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Draiman fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Draiman off the cage and back into rage.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draiman.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Draiman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a series of punches but Draiman moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith digs a good hook to Draiman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draiman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Draiman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Draiman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Felix Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a body punch but Draiman moves out of range.
Draiman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Felix Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Draiman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Draiman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Draiman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Draiman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Draiman needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Draiman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Draiman avoids the body shot from Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Draiman's head back.
Draiman shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Draiman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings for the body but Draiman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Draiman fails with a takedown attempt.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Draiman.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Draiman shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Draiman'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. This is the final round!
Draiman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Draiman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draiman dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Draiman's head and hops out.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Draiman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draiman can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draiman looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Felix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Draiman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a series of punches but Draiman avoids them all with ease.
Draiman dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Draiman shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Draiman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Draiman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draiman circles away quickly and effectively.
Draiman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith leaves Draiman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draiman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David Draiman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draiman shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Draiman at a distance.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draiman.
Smith lands a nice hook to Draiman's body. Draiman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draiman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Draiman avoids nicely.
Draiman shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Draiman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith thuds his right hand into Draiman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Draiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draiman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
David Draiman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldrick Breitner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breitner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". John Doe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldrick Breitner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breitner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breitner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Breitner blocks the body kick.
Breitner keeps the fight on the outside.
Breitner avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe is looking to clinch.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doe tries to clinch there but Breitner circles away.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doe looks to score with a jab to the body but Breitner is just out of range.
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe throws a head kick but Breitner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breitner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Breitner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breitner misses with a head kick.
Doe lands with a shot to the body.
Doe thows a body shot but no joy.
Doe misses with a body shot.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Breitner pushes him off.
Breitner throws and low kick but Doe moves out of range easily.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breitner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe tries to clinch there but Breitner circles away.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Breitner pushes him off.
Breitner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Breitner circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Doe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Breitner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Breitner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Breitner wants to land a leg kick but Doe is out of range.
Doe throws a push kick but Breitner slaps the foot to one side.
Doe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Breitner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Breitner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Breitner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breitner cracks Doe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Breitner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doe?
That has opened up John Doe's cut even more.
Breitner has hold of Doe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breitner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doe is on top in guard.
Breitner has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breitner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breitner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard.
Breitner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breitner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breitner seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breitner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breitner is breathing heavily.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breitner seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldrick Breitner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Doe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doe misses with a few strikes there.
Doe throws a shot to the body.
Breitner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Breitner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Breitner.
Breitner trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Breitner passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Breitner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Breitner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breitner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Breitner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doe!
You can see the frustration on Breitner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doe wants to stand but Breitner has his arm trapped.
Breitner tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Breitner defending against the ground and pound.
Breitner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Breitner is controlling Doe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breitner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Breitner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breitner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe throwing strikes from guard but Breitner blocks nicely.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe throwing strikes from guard but Breitner blocks nicely.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe thows a big elbow that misses.
Breitner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doe!
Breitner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Breitner 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Breitner lands a big elbow.
Breitner goes for an armbar but Doe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doe.
Breitner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doe!
Breitner working for a guillotine from mount but Doe is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breitner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breitner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doe turns into him and now he's in Breitner's guard.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe passes Breitner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breitner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breitner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldrick Breitner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Doe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Breitner swinging wilding here.
Doe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doe misses with a shot to the body
so Breitner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Breitner trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breitneris looking to pass into half guard but Doe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doe is in guard.
Doe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breitner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Breitner.
The cut above John Doe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breitner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Breitner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doe!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breitner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doe is aware though and is defending well.
Doe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breitner's head.
Doe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breitner wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breitner is working hard here to advance position.
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe with a nice head shot there.
Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doe scoring with some ground and pound.
Breitner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breitner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Breitner is trying to control. Doe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breitner wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breitner is working for a submission of some sort.
Breitner is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breitner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breitner is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Breitner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Breitner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Breitner wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breitner seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldrick Breitner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breitner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldrick Breitner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kildahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kildahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of Madness. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kildahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cristian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Kildahl dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a combination. Kildahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kildahl swivels and escapes.
Kildahl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Kildahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kildahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Kildahl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Kildahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kildahl seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Kildahl is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kildahl throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kildahl is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kildahl is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kildahl lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kildahl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Kildahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie dives in and grabs Kildahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kildahl pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kildahl!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kildahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kildahl counters with a one-two to the body.
Sam Kildahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Gracie.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kildahl - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kildahl. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kildahl tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kildahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kildahl dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Kildahl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kildahl wants it to stay on the feet.
Kildahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kildahl circles away easily
and Kildahl counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kildahl wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Cristian Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kildahl.
Kildahl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Kildahl persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kildahl has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kildahl walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kildahl tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kildahl circles away easily
and Kildahl counters with a nice body shot.
Kildahl scores a takedown into full mount!
Kildahl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Kildahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kildahl with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Kildahl dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kildahl scores with a leg kick.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kildahl.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kildahl.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kildahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kildahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Kildahl stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kildahl.
Jab by Kildahl.
Sam Kildahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kildahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kildahl scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kildahl.
Kildahl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Sam Kildahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Kildahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kildahl throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Kildahl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kildahl!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kildahl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kildahl!
Kildahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kildahl counters with a nice body shot.
Sam Kildahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Kildahl lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Kildahl wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kildahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is pushing down on Kildahl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kildahl is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kildahl wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Kildahl is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Kildahl is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kildahl is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Kildahl is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Kildahl is looking to get to half guard.
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 Sam Kildahl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kildahl!
Kildahl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kildahl is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kildahl tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cristian Gracie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Kildahl avoids them all with ease.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kildahl circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kildahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Kildahl scoring well with a low kick there.
Kildahl scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kildahl sprawls well. Kildahl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Kildahl or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Kildahl counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Kildahl avoids them all with ease.
Kildahl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Kildahl counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Kildahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kildahl to the mat! Kildahl manages to get full guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kildahl has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Kildahl is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Kildahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kildahl 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Kildahl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Exterme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsword. Exterme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Exterme!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill is defended easily by Exterme.
Exterme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Exterme wants it to stay on the feet.
Exterme throws a body punch but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Exterme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Cumhaill .
Exterme leaves Mac Cumhaill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exterme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Cumhaill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exterme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exterme looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Cumhaill is just out of range.
Mac Cumhaill tries to clinch there but Exterme circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exterme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Mac Cumhaill or perhaps it was just good defense by Exterme which made him look bad.
Mac Cumhaill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Exterme wants to get back to his feet but Mac Cumhaill drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterme can't do much from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mac Cumhaill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mac Cumhaill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Exterme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mac Cumhaill but great work by Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bench press Exterme off him but Exterme keeps the position.
Mac Cumhaill sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Exterme is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Exterme pulls his head out easily.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exterme tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mac Cumhaill controls his leg.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
Mac Cumhaill actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Exterme.
Exterme tries a head kick but it misses.
Exterme takes a swing at Mac Cumhaill 's ribcage but misses.
Exterme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exterme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill moves away.
Exterme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Exterme wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Cumhaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Exterme as Mac Cumhaill shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in and drives through. Exterme sprawls well.
Mac Cumhaill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range as Exterme throws a body kick.
Exterme throws a looping overhand right but Mac Cumhaill ducks down to avoid it.
Exterme scores with a three punch combo!
Josh Exterme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exterme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac Cumhaill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exterme throws out the jab.
Exterme throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Exterme but Exterme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill is defended easily by Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Exterme throws a jab when Mac Cumhaill was well out of range.
Exterme does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Exterme dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Exterme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Cumhaill 's sensitive parts.
Exterme throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mac Cumhaill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac Cumhaill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac Cumhaill drops back looking for a leg! Exterme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Exterme manages to kick Mac Cumhaill off! Mac Cumhaill jumps back into Exterme's guard.
Mac Cumhaill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exterme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exterme has escaped and now he's on top!
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a triangle but Exterme pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill has his foot on Exterme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Exterme works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac Cumhaill working for submissions but it's allowed Exterme to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mac Cumhaill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Exterme pulls his head out easily.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Exterme prevents Mac Cumhaill from improving his position.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions off his back.
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mac Cumhaill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exterme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exterme stuffs the takedown.
Exterme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exterme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Cumhaill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Exterme scores with a nice head shot.
Exterme lands a slapping body shot.
Exterme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exterme throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Cumhaill .
Exterme throws a head kick but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Exterme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exterme moves away from the strike by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill checks a leg kick.
Exterme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exterme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exterme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Cumhaill was well out of range. Poor timing from Exterme.
Exterme misses with a straight right.
Exterme leaves Mac Cumhaill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Exterme misses with a series of wild punches.
Exterme connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Mac Cumhaill with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Exterme does no damage.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Exterme shows good takedown defense.
Mac Cumhaill blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Exterme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Exterme connects with a crisp jab.
Josh Exterme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exterme slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac Cumhaill , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in looking for a takedown. Exterme tries to sprawl out of it but Mac Cumhaill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Exterme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Cumhaill staying out of range there.
Exterme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Exterme.
Mac Cumhaill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mac Cumhaill prevents Exterme from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mac Cumhaill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Cumhaill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Exterme sees it coming and defends easily.
Mac Cumhaill stops Exterme from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Exterme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mac Cumhaill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Exterme defend it? Mac Cumhaill steps over the head and cranks it - Exterme is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mac Cumhaill !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ensene Quientes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. Ensene Quientes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ensene Quientes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Urinus Limberdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limberdinkle wants to clinch.
Quientes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quientes avoids the head kick by Limberdinkle.
Urinus Limberdinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Limberdinkle takes a swing at Quientes's ribcage but misses.
Limberdinkle misses with a body kick.
Quientes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Limberdinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quientes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limberdinkle has Quientes up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Quientes.
Quientes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quientes dives in and grabs Limberdinkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Limberdinkle pushes down on Quientes's head and hops out.
Limberdinkle cracks the inside of Quientes's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Limberdinkle. That's going to slow Quientes down.
Quientes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Quientes tries to keep at a distance but Limberdinkle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Limberdinkle wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle has Quientes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quientes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quientes takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ensene Quientes has been cut.
Limberdinkle tries a knee to the head but Quientes blocks it.
Quientes pulls guard effortlessly.
Limberdinkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quientes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Limberdinkle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Limberdinkle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Limberdinkle throws an elbow but Quientes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Limberdinkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Limberdinkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Limberdinkle misses with the ground and pound.
Limberdinkle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quientes wants to control but Limberdinkle postures up.
Quientes tries to escape but Limberdinkle is in control.
Limberdinkle in side control, throwing shots but Quientes defends.
Limberdinkle 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Limberdinkle moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Limberdinkle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quientes's efforts to push away.
Quientes takes an elbow to the temple.
Limberdinkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Limberdinkle.
Quientes is rocked!
Limberdinkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Quientes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quientes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Limberdinkle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ensene Quientes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limberdinkle tries to land a knee to the head but Quientes blocks with his arms.
Quientes avoids the elbow strike from Limberdinkle, against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quientes. Limberdinkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quientes seems to have got his legs back now.
Quientes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Limberdinkle pinned against the cage. Limberdinkle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Limberdinkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Quientes circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Limberdinkle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle scoring well with a low kick there.
Limberdinkle darts in and clinches Quientes up against the cage.
Quientes blocks an elbow strike from Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands an elbow inside that Quientes shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Limberdinkle.
Quientes is trying to break the clinch but Limberdinkle is controlling him.
Quientes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Limberdinkle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quientes misses the shot to the body.
Quientes tries to keep at a distance but Limberdinkle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Limberdinkle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Quientes pushes Limberdinkle off looking to stand but Limberdinkle dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limberdinkle landing strikes from the mount and Quientes is in trouble!
Limberdinkle postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Quientes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Quientes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urinus Limberdinkle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Scarpone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
192 lbs
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22
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Scarpone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarpone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarpone off to one side.
Reynolds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Tony Scarpone has been cut.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Scarpone blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Scarpone's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarpone tries to avoid it.
Reynolds shoots in and bounces Scarpone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Scarpone keeps moving.
Scarpone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scarpone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scarpone is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
Reynolds trying to control but Scarpone is working from the bottom.
Scarpone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarpone 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Scarpone keeps moving.
Reynolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scarpone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scarpone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scarpone has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
Scarpone is breathing heavily.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scarpone to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reynolds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scarpone pulls down on the head and he's put Reynolds to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Scarpone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassio Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duc has chosen Cannibal Corpse - as his entrance music. Jean Duc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassio Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Duc!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duc swivels and escapes.
Duc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duc is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassio Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Duc clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Duc works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Duc throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duc on the ground.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duc wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Duc landing some decent shots from guard.
Duc drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Duc off! Duc jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown is working an open guard so Duc takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Duc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duc is trying for a kimura here. Brown looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Duc wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Duc!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonka Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonka Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ales Zhandunka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomas throws a nice looking combination but Zhandunka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhandunka throws an overhand right that lands on Tomas's shoulder, as Tomas tries to avoid the shot.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up.
Tomas scores with a jab. Zhandunka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhandunka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Tonka Tomas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomas throws a series of punches but Zhandunka avoids them all with ease.
Zhandunka tries to clinch up but Tomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhandunka misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomas misses with a body shot.
Tomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhandunka closes the distance and pushes Tomas back into the cage.
Tomas blocking some punches.
Tomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zhandunka.
Tomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomas gets through Zhandunka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhandunka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomas throws a right and a left that Zhandunka avoids nicely.
Zhandunka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhandunka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhandunka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomas lands a nice shot that snaps Zhandunka's head back.
Zhandunka fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tomas.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhandunka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka tries to clinch there but Tomas circles away.
Tomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Zhandunka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhandunka.
Zhandunka tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhandunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomas scores with a nice right hand.
Tomas lands with a nice combination. Zhandunka backs away looking to recover.
Tomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhandunka.
Tomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhandunka looks gassed!
Tomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zhandunka is looking to clinch.
Tomas with a hook.
Tomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tomas connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Zhandunka tumbling to the canvas! Tomas pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Zhandunka was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonka Tomas!
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