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VFC 68: Kerns vs. McCool PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Glebov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hunter Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Glebov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glebov.
Glebov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glebov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glebov tries to clinch up.
Glebov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Glebov.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Vlad Glebov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glebov tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Glebov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glebov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glebov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson rushes Glebov and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Glebov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glebov is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Glebov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Glebov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson rushes Glebov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Glebov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glebov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glebov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glebov up against the cage.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glebov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glebov backwards.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Glebov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glebov's defenses.
Glebov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson working Glebov over with knees to the body.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Glebov 's eye.
Thompson pushes Glebov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glebov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glebov's defenses.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Glebov's ribcage.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Glebov takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson keeps Glebov at a distance using the push kick.
Glebov wants to clinch
and Glebov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Glebov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson cracks Glebov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glebov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glebov takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glebov tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Glebov 's eye.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Glebov won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Thompson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Glebov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Glebov won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson pushes Glebov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Glebov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glebov tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Glebov walks into a left hand.
Glebov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glebov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glebov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Vlad Glebov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson pushes Glebov up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Glebov in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Glebov's ribcage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glebov's face.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunter Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glebov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Glebov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson has Glebov pressed against the cage.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glebov up against the cage.
Glebov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Glebov in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Glebov in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Glebov tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson keeps control of Glebov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to stall but Glebov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson presses Glebov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glebov working hard to break the clinch.
Glebov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Glebov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Glebov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Glebov is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glebov's defenses.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson working Glebov over with knees to the body.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glebov or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glebov has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Glebov looking to stall.
Thompson works on Glebov's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glebov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Glebov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Glebov in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Glebov can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glebov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Glebov can't break the clinch.
Glebov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Glebov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson prevents Glebov from breaking the clinch.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Glebov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Glebov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Glebov shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Glebov against the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Glebov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Glebov closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Glebov.
Glebov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glebov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Glebov goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glebov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Glebov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Glebov misses with a low kick.
Glebov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Glebov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Glebov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Glebov in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Glebov improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Glebov is trying to break free.
Glebov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Glebov in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glebov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glebov's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glebov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glebov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Glebov's ribcage.
Thompson wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Glebov blocking some punches.
Glebov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Glebov trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson taking a breather.
Glebov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Glebov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Glebov has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glebov's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glebov shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glebov's knee momentarily.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Glebov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glebov tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Glebov shrugs off.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Glebov.
Glebov letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Glebov being controlled against the cage.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glebov avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glebov is defending well for now.
Glebov is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glebov is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Glebov has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glebov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glebov working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Glebov 's eye.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glebov's face.
Thompson has Glebov pushed against the cage.
Vlad Glebov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Glebov tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Glebov misses its intended target.
Glebov misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glebov's knee momentarily.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glebov's calf.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glebov in his tracks.
Glebov misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty has chosen ABK - Kill Me as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yerbooty throws a one two combo.
Yerbooty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Topps misses.
Yerbooty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Topps.
Topps slips a jab and a cross from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty throws a body punch but Topps moves out of range.
Topps loads up on a big right hand but Yerbooty slips the punch.
Topps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yerbooty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topps manages to avoid it.
Yerbooty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Topps.
Yerbooty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yerbooty misses with a looping right.
Yerbooty misses with a double jab.
Yerbooty scores with a nice strike.
Yerbooty with a nice cross.
Topps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerbooty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Topps.
Topps misses with a combination
and Yerbooty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Topps thinking.
Yerbooty slips a jab from Topps.
Yerbooty cracks a nice hook into Topps's ribs.
Topps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiek Yerbooty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yerbooty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topps counters with a two punch combo.
Topps scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerbooty is trying to control Topps's posture but Topps avoids it.
Yerbooty sneaks back into half guard.
Yerbooty gets back to full guard.
Topps 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty pulls Topps in close to prevent any damage.
Yerbooty trying to control the position.
Topps pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yerbooty is keeping the position for now.
Yerbooty wants to sweep but no luck.
Topps wants to pass the guard but Yerbooty is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty has his hands on Topps's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yerbooty just misses with a punch to the body.
Yerbooty slips under a jab.
Topps throws a sloppy head kick and Yerbooty moves out of range easily.
Yerbooty scores with a nice strike.
Topps scores with a body shot.
Yerbooty tries to bum rush Topps with a series of wild strikes but Topps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yerbooty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Topps moves in looking to clinch but Yerbooty pushes him off.
Yerbooty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Topps rather than just go for the knockout.
Topps shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yerbooty is trying to defend but Topps finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yerbooty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps wants to pass the guard but Yerbooty is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yerbooty trying to control but Topps postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topps seems to be looking for submissions.
Topps not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yerbooty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Topps's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Topps's back!
Yerbooty struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiek Yerbooty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Topps throws a lazy right hand but Yerbooty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiek Yerbooty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yerbooty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yerbooty misses with a hook to the body
letting Topps counter with a right hand.
Topps throws a combination. Yerbooty tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Shiek Yerbooty has been cut.
Yerbooty slips a straight right by Topps.
Topps lands a nice looking body shot.
Topps misses with a combination
and Topps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yerbooty misses with a wild body shot.
Topps closes the distance and clinches up with Yerbooty, looking for a takedown. Topps pushes Yerbooty against the cage but Yerbooty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yerbooty misses the body punch
and Topps counters with a single leg into guard. Yerbooty didn't expect that.
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!
Topps tries to free his leg and advance position but Yerbooty is retaining full guard.
Topps stopping the sweep attempt from Yerbooty.
Topps wants to pass the guard but Yerbooty is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerbooty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yerbooty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Topps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yerbooty pulls Topps in close to his closed guard and prevents Topps from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yerbooty wants to sweep here but Topps controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yerbooty slips under a jab from Topps.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Topps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yerbooty just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Topps.
Topps throws a leg kick that misses.
Ian Topps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yerbooty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Topps takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yerbooty connects with a body shot.
Yerbooty blocks a jab.
Topps staying out of range there.
Yerbooty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topps was well out of range. Poor timing from Yerbooty.
Topps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yerbooty.
Topps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Topps misses.
Topps thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty takes a swing at Topps's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Topps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Topps jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yerbooty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Topps moves away.
Yerbooty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yerbooty looks to land a left hand but Topps moved out of range nicely.
Yerbooty misses with a straight left.
Topps is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Topps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty misses with a wild body shot.
Topps throws a head kick but Yerbooty moves out of range.
Yerbooty lands with a right hand.
Yerbooty throws an overhand right that lands on Topps's shoulder, as Topps tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yerbooty with a jab.
Yerbooty throws the left hand but Topps avoids the punch easily.
Topps scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yerbooty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yerbooty scores with a one two! Topps had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Yerbooty as he connects with a hook.
Topps walks into a jab.
Yerbooty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topps throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yerbooty's waist but Yerbooty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Topps off to one side.
Yerbooty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yerbooty missing with a left hand there. Topps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yerbooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Ian Topps will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shiek Yerbooty'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!
Yerbooty stuns Topps with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yerbooty moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty fails to land with a series of punches.
Yerbooty throws a combination that misses
and Topps counters with a stiff right hand.
Topps looks to land a left hand but Yerbooty moved out of range nicely.
Yerbooty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yerbooty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yerbooty throws a big shot that misses.
Topps throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yerbooty on the side of the head.
Yerbooty lands a jab to the head.
Yerbooty ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Yerbooty's corner calls for a 1-2. Yerbooty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Topps lunges at Yerbooty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yerbooty's hand.
Yerbooty is rocked!
Topps throws a pinpoint strike between Yerbooty's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Yerbooty crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Topps scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Topps!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunecke comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Furstenfeld has chosen Linkin Park - No More Sorrow as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Hunecke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunecke throws a series of punches but Furstenfeld moves out of range.
Furstenfeld has managed to clinch.
Hunecke tries to break the clinch but Furstenfeld is controlling the position.
Furstenfeld fails to pull guard.
Hunecke is trying to break the clinch but Furstenfeld has him pressed against the cage.
Hunecke tries to circle away but Furstenfeld has him pinned against the cage.
Hunecke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunecke breaks the clinch.
Furstenfeld misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunecke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Furstenfeld.
Hunecke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furstenfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Hunecke misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunecke misses with a double jab.
Furstenfeld shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunecke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Furstenfeld controls the position.
Furstenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunecke is defending well.
Hunecke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunecke tries to get out of the position.
Furstenfeld looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunecke is avoiding damage well.
Furstenfeld trying to control the action but Hunecke is working from the bottom.
Hunecke can't do much from the bottom here.
Furstenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunecke, who protects the arm well.
Furstenfeld postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunecke trying to remain calm as Furstenfeld controls from the top position.
The ground and pound from Furstenfeld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hunecke tries to buck Furstenfeld off but Furstenfeld is having none of it.
Furstenfeld working the ground and pound but Hunecke is defending the strikes.
Hunecke is looking for a sweep.
Furstenfeld working away.
Furstenfeld controls the position from side control.
Furstenfeld working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Furstenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunecke misses with an uppercut.
Furstenfeld cracks Hunecke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Furstenfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunecke slaps away a takedown attempt from Furstenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Furstenfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Furstenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Hunecke is having none of it.
Hunecke tries to hold on but Furstenfeld postures up.
Hunecke is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Furstenfeld extends the arm and Hunecke is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Furstenfeld!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Dunham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rick Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunham's waist but Dunham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Dunham stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunham pinned against the cage. Dunham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dunham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dunham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Dunham.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Dunham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Dunham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Dunham landing punches.
Williams is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham controlling his opponent.
Dunham raining down shots from the mount!
Williams is in a horrible position here. Dunham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dunham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dunham lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dunham lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Williams! Dunham sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Williams and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Dunham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinton has chosen 50 cent - ill whip your head boy as his entrance music. Marvin Hinton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lorenzo Brogan's chin.
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255 lbs
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242 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hinton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hinton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brogan tries to clinch but Hinton is having none of it.
Hinton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brogan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Marvin Hinton has been cut.
Brogan lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Hinton as he checks the leg kick.
Brogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hinton scores with a one two! Brogan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses.
Brogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hinton looks gassed!
Brogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brogan.
Brogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brogan scores with a spinning back kick!
Brogan tries to clinch there but Hinton circles away.
Brogan is looking to clinch.
Hinton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brogan. Brogan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan misses with a combination
and Hinton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brogan thinking.
Brogan tries to clinch up.
Brogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinton blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hinton is just out of range.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a head kick but Hinton moves out of range.
Brogan is looking to clinch but Hinton is avoiding it.
Brogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinton circles away.
Brogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hinton is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hinton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo Brogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Brogan is looking to clinch but Hinton is avoiding it.
Hinton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brogan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hinton swats away the attempt to clinch by Brogan.
Brogan slips under a jab.
Brogan looks to land a body kick but Hinton moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton avoids the head kick by Brogan.
Brogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brogan is looking to land body kicks.
Brogan is looking to clinch but Hinton is avoiding it.
Brogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brogan tries to clinch there but Hinton circles away.
Brogan misses with a body shot.
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.
Brogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hinton.
Brogan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hinton counters with a left to the body.
Brogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hinton is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Hinton misses
and Brogan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan lands a head kick. Hinton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brogan moves in looking to clinch but Hinton pushes him off.
Brogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton avoids the body shot from Brogan.
Brogan wants to clinch.
Brogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hinton'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. 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.
Brogan is looking to land body kicks.
Brogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.
Hinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Brogan misses
and Hinton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hinton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brogan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hinton. That did some damage!
Brogan wants to clinch up but Hinton keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Hinton with that takedown attempt.
Hinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brogan throws a body kick that misses.
Brogan looks to clinch
and Hinton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brogan throws a sloppy head kick and Hinton moves out of range easily.
Brogan missing with a left hand there. Hinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marvin Hinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Brogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hinton blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hinton misses with a body shot.
Brogan scores with a head kick.
Brogan misses with a jab to the body
and Hinton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brogan clinches but Hinton breaks the clinch
and Hinton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brogan throws a head kick but Hinton moves out of range.
Brogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinton can do to turn this around?
Brogan wants to clinch
and Hinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hinton cracks Brogan with a good jab.
Brogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brogan throws a head kick but Hinton moves out of range.
Brogan is looking to wear down Hinton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brogan tries to clinch
and Hinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brogan throws a leg kick which misses Hinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hinton tries to avoid it.
Brogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hinton.
Brogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brogan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crouch Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aggravated Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battery is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wife Beater. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crouch Ouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aggravated Battery!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery tries to clinch up.
Ouch swats away the attempt to clinch by Battery.
Battery tries to clinch up but Ouch circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Ouch as Battery shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Battery is defended easily by Ouch.
A combination from Ouch does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ouch.
Battery closes the distance and clinches up with Ouch, looking for a takedown. Battery pushes Ouch against the cage but Ouch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crouch Ouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aggravated Battery.
Battery tries to keep at a distance but Ouch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ouch.
Battery looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Aggravated Battery has been cut.
Ouch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ouch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Battery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ouch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ouch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ouch scores a nice knee to the body.
Ouch lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ouch.
Ouch lands a nice uppercut.
Ouch looking to throw knees to the head but Battery is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ouch obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battery or not.
Ouch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Battery's face.
Battery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ouch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ouch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ouch lands an elbow that stopped Battery in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ouch.
A knee to the head by Ouch.
Ouch lands a shot to the body.
Ouch scores with a shoulder strike.
Battery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ouch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch catches Battery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Battery's head backwards.
Battery moves out of range as Ouch strikes.
Ouch scores with a sloppy right hand. Battery should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Ouch. No joy for Battery on that attempt.
Battery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ouch circles away.
Ouch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Aggravated Battery's cut even more.
Ouch closes the distance and clinches.
Battery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ouch gets underhooks to prevent Battery's takedown attempt.
Ouch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ouch landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch lands a nice elbow.
Ouch lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Aggravated Battery's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Battery takes an elbow to the temple.
Battery takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ouch landing knees to the head.
Ouch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ouch landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ouch obliges.
Ouch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Battery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ouch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Battery pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ouch tries to land a knee to the head but Battery blocks with his arms.
Battery tries a knee to the head but Ouch blocks it.
Ouch keeps control of Battery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ouch gets underhooks to prevent Battery's takedown attempt.
Battery jumps guard but Ouch stands there with Battery around his waist. Battery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch lands a nice elbow.
Ouch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ouch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ouch stops a takedown attempt from Battery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ouch.
Ouch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battery can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Ouch.
Ouch with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ouch.
Battery gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Battery prevents Ouch from improving his position.
Ouch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ouch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Ouch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battery closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Battery lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battery trying to control the position from guard on top but Ouch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ouch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battery is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crouch Ouch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aggravated Battery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Battery has a takedown stuffed.
Ouch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battery shoots for a double leg takedown but Ouch sprawls well. He's pushed Battery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aggravated Battery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battery shoots for a takedown but Ouch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crouch Ouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aggravated Battery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch sizes up Battery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Battery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ouch.
Battery is breathing heavily.
Battery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ouch is fending him off so far but Battery persists. Nope, Ouch circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch rushes Battery and presses him up against the cage.
Ouch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ouch obliges.
Ouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ouch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ouch presses Battery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ouch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ouch looking to throw knees to the head but Battery is blocking nicely.
Crouch Ouch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ouch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aggravated Battery's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ouch tries a knee to the head but Battery blocks it.
Ouch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battery blocks it with crossed arms.
Ouch prevents the takedown attempt.
Battery jumps guard but Ouch stands there with Battery around his waist. Battery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ouch is working Battery over against the cage.
Ouch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battery can do to turn this around?
Ouch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battery.
Ouch is working Battery over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ouch.
A body shot lands from Ouch.
Ouch lands a body shot.
Ouch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Battery tries to score a body lock takedown but Ouch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Battery wants a takedown.
Ouch tries to land knees in the clinch but Battery avoids the damage to the body.
Battery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ouch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battery blocks it with crossed arms.
Ouch looking to throw knees to the head but Battery is blocking nicely.
Ouch is pressed up against the cage. Battery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ouch down to the mat. Ouch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Battery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Battery shoots in and drives through. Ouch sprawls well.
Ouch lands an overhand right.
Battery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battery fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown by Battery or perhaps it was just good defense by Ouch which made him look bad.
Battery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Battery tries to move into range but Ouch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aggravated Battery's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Crouch Ouch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Equator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Equator has chosen Vodka Inferno as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Equator!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equator looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Grey lands but Equator takes it in his stride.
Grey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Equator throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Equator lunges at Grey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grey's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Equator misses with the combination.
Equator throws a right and a left that Grey avoids nicely.
Equator with a nice cross.
Equator lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Grey has been cut.
Equator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Equator.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Equator throws out the jab.
Grey staying out of range there.
Equator misses with a double jab.
Equator throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arnold Equator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Equator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Equator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Equator wants to get back to his feet but Grey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Equator can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Equator is looking to stand up but Grey isn't so interested in that idea.
Grey throwing strikes from guard but Equator blocks nicely.
Equator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grey is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey 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.
Equator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grey is controlling him.
Equator uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Equator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Equator loads up on a big right hand but Grey slips the punch.
Grey blocks a head kick by Equator.
Equator lands a jab to the head.
Grey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Equator but Equator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Equator misses the jab.
Grey throws a leg kick which misses Equator's front leg but catches the back leg as Equator tries to avoid it.
Equator looks gassed!
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Equator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Equator throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Equator. That did some damage!
Equator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey. Grey obviously looking to wear him down.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Equator.
Equator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grey shoots in for a double leg but Equator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Equator has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Grey has hold of Equator's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Equator seems comfortable defending it but Grey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Equator is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Equator is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grey couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Grey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes to the cage accompanied by I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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223 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halperin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halperin tries to clinch up but Felix circles away and keeps his distance.
Halperin is looking to clinch but Felix is avoiding it.
Halperin doesn't manage to clinch there - Felix circles away.
Felix clinches.
Felix tightens his grip and picks Halperin up, before dumping him to the ground. Halperin manages to land in guard.
Felix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halperin is looking for a triangle but Felix pushes his legs off easily.
Felix 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.
Halperin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Felix has passed into half guard!
Felix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix is looking to take a break and control but Halperin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Felix.
Halperin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Felix has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halperin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Felix is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halperin pulls down on the head and he's put Felix to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Halperin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murphy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilun Rassaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angel of Death. Murphy McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chilun Rassaaja's chin.
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285 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilun Rassaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassaaja lands a big right hand that sends McGee crashing to the mat! Rassaaja stays standing though and waves McGee back to his feet!
McGee is rocked!
It looks like Murphy McGee has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by McGee.
Oh McGee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Chilun Rassaaja has been cut.
Rassaaja throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Rassaaja circles away.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rassaaja checks a low kick from McGee.
McGee seems to have got his legs back now.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rassaaja drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGee's head, knocking him out cold! Rassaaja is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chilun Rassaaja!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
197 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCool.
McCool tries for a takedown but Kerns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCool shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerns as he jumps to the side.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McCool.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kerns.
McCool looks gassed!
Kerns lands a high kick!
It looks like Jerome McCool has been cut.
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!
Kerns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kerns stuns McCool with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kerns lands a big head kick that sends McCool tumbling to the mat! Kerns takes a step backwards and waves McCool back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kerns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerns lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Kerns slams his shin into McCool's torso.
Kerns connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt McCool! He's out on his feet! Kerns rushes in and drops McCool with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Kerns!
Jack Kerns retains his middleweight title!
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