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MMM FN13: Nelson/McClusky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Shklyarevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Soshnyanin!
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, Ivan Shklyarevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarevskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivan Shklyarevskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin works the jab nicely.
Shklyarevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shklyarevskiy is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Shklyarevskiy has been cut.
Soshnyanin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shklyarevskiy - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Soshnyanin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valick Cronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valick Cronin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valick Cronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan 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.
Malapitan trying to control but Cronin is working from the bottom.
Cronin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malapitan 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.
Malapitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malapitan trying to control but Cronin is working from the bottom.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cronin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cronin wants to sweep but no luck.
Malapitan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cronin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cronin trying to control from half guard but Malapitan is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malapitan wants to control but Cronin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronin controlling the action here.
Malapitan is positioning himself well to prevent Cronin advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malapitan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Valick Cronin just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Cronin.
Malapitan darts in and clinches Cronin up against the cage.
Malapitan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cronin regains guard immediately.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cronin is keeping the position for now.
Cronin keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malapitan looks gassed!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malapitan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cronin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cronin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cronin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronin wants to control for a moment but Malapitan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cronin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cronin tries to control but Malapitan wriggling away.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cronin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malapitan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cronin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronin regains half guard.
Cronin tries to kick Malapitan off but Malapitan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cronin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Cronin is keeping the position.
Malapitan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to control but Cronin is working from the bottom.
Malapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cronin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malapitan is one step ahead there.
Cronin wants to stand and escape but Malapitan is having none of it.
Cronin pulls Malapitan in to control the position.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Cronin keeps moving.
Cronin keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Malapitan drops back looking for a leg! Cronin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cronin manages to kick Malapitan off! Malapitan jumps back into Cronin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Cronin wants to sweep but no luck.
Malapitan drops back looking for a leg! Cronin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cronin manages to kick Malapitan off! Malapitan jumps back into Cronin's guard.
Malapitan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cronin dives on top into guard.
Cronin pushing down on Malapitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan wants to improve his position but Cronin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malapitan is refusing to be controlled, as Cronin sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cronin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Malapitan has recovered full guard.
Cronin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malapitan has control of Cronin's left arm, preventing Cronin from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raje Malapitan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Malapitan clinches up against the cage.
Malapitan leaning against his opponent.
Malapitan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malapitan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malapitan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cronin up against the cage.
Malapitan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cronin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valick Cronin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raje Malapitan.
Cronin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan wants the takedown. Cronin is fighting it off but Malapitan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cronin's guard against the cage.
Cronin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronin is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronin looking to control.
Cronin is looking to stand up but Malapitan isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cronin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valick Cronin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malapitan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cronin sprawls well initially but Malapitan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malapitan wants to pass to mount but Cronin is defending the position.
Cronin tries to kick Malapitan off but Malapitan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cronin tries to roll over but Malapitan keeps him under control.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Cronin is defending well.
Cronin tries to kick Malapitan off but Malapitan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raje Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cronin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raje Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Faint - The Geeks Were Right. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Cronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan wants to clinch but Cronin slips to the side
letting Cronin counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Hogan moves to clinch but Cronin breaks away
and Cronin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hogan scores with a four punch combination!
Hogan gets caught flat footed, as Cronin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cronin!
Hogan blocks Cronin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cronin is working to get back to half guard.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cronin can't escape the position.
Hogan lands with some strikes.
Cronin is breathing heavily.
Cronin is trying desperately to improve position.
Cronin wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Cronin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hogan looking to finish Cronin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cronin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
Cronin tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cronin is bucking up trying to escape but Hogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cronin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cronin! More shots from Hogan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amaral's entrance music is Invincible Tonight. A fine choice. Raje Malapitan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amaral looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Amaral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
Amaral shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Amaral!
Malapitan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Amaral?
Malapitan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malapitan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amaral can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan has control of Amaral's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amaral regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Malapitan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Malapitan looking for a guillotine from mount but Amaral is having none of it.
Malapitan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Amaral turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Malapitan off and cradles Amaral's limp body as Malapitan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ex has chosen The Distillers - City of Angels as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Ex!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drogba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ex keeps working.
Drogba has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drogba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drogba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drogba has Ex pulled in close to control his posture.
Ex is posturing up here but Drogba has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ex tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ex has to tap! Slick submission there by Drogba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aiden Drogba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Anderson!
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, Aaron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson motions for Anderson to come forward. Davidson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Davidson which made him look bad.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Davidson counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Davidson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aaron Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Davidson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davidson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Davidson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davidson to regain full guard.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Anderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davidson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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.
Davidson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davidson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Anderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davidson scores with a nice body kick.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Davidson counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Davidson throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Davidson counters with a straight right hand.
Davidson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davidson tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davidson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson 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.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Davidson slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Davidson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Davidson counters with a two punch combo.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Davidson delivers a nice body kick.
Davidson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Davidson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davidson delivers a nice body kick.
Aaron Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davidson!
Davidson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Davidson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters with a head kick.
Davidson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson connects with an inside leg kick.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davidson throws a nice head kick!
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Davidson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davidson - that will leave a mark!
Davidson wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aaron Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davidson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davidson lands a head kick!
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Davidson counters with a nice leg kick.
Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidson scores with a head kick.
Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Davidson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidson tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davidson throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Davidson throws a nice head kick!
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is rocked!
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Davidson tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Davidson counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davidson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Davidson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Davidson is looking to score with low kicks.
Davidson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davidson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Davidson lands a head kick!
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davidson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Aaron Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davidson.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Davidson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Davidson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davidson scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Davidson lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Danny Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davidson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Davidson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGruber has chosen Chevelle - Shameful Metaphors as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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, Dino Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGruber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campana misses with a right hand
letting McGruber counter with a right hand.
It looks like Dino Campana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGruber with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Campana.
Campana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGruber counters with a left hand that sends Campana to the canvas!
Campana is rocked!
McGruber postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Campana covers up, he's hurt! McGruber keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McGruber and the ref steps in to end the fight! McGruber can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty McGruber!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison comes to the cage accompanied by Hide your Kids, Hide your Wife. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
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, Ray Zalinski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalinski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jamison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zalinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zalinski throws a series of punches but Jamison avoids them all with ease.
Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zalinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamison was well out of range. Poor timing from Zalinski.
Zalinski throws a right hand that Jamison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamison also avoids with ease.
Zalinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalinski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamison tries to clinch up but Zalinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Zalinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zalinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
Jamison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zalinski.
Jamison moves out of range as Zalinski throws a body kick.
Jamison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamison moves into the clinch.
Jamison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison tries a body shot but Zalinski blocks it.
Zalinski takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Zalinski looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison keeps control of Zalinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Jamison to work.
Jamison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zalinski.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
Jamison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamison scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Jamison.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison working the clinch nicely. Zalinski is working for position but Jamison cracks him with a big knee to the head! Zalinski crumples up against the cage and Jamison lands two more shots before the ref can save Zalinski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Cole Jamison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Breekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Breekman!
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, Joe Nestle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestle misses with a combination
and Breekman counters with a straight right hand.
Nestle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nestle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nestle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nestle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nestle is rocked!
Breekman is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nestle flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nestle is out cold! Breekman holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Breekman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Hoy Nelson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McClusky's chin.
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263 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and McClusky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and McClusky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClusky connects with a nice looking jab.
McClusky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and McClusky moves out of range easily.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClusky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and McClusky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and McClusky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClusky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McClusky with a jab.
McClusky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McClusky connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
and McClusky counters with a two punch combo.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McClusky! Nelson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
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