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ECF 5: Empire State of Mind PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Estes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Estes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shout by Disturbed. Dominic Estes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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288 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominic Estes!
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, Nathan Pedroseli!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Pedroseli catches Estes right on the button with a cross.
Estes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pedroseli counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Pedroseli.
It looks like Dominic Estes has been cut.
Estes is breathing heavily.
Pedroseli's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedroseli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estes misses with a body shot
and Pedroseli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Estes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Pedroseli finds it's target.
Pedroseli connects with a stiff jab that staggers Estes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Pedroseli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Marston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreas Karlsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsen punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston tries to clinch there but Karlsen circles away.
Karlsen scores with a punch to the head.
Karlsen lunges at Marston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marston's hand.
It looks like John Marston 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!
Marston closes the distance but Karlsen moves to the side
and Karlsen counters with a left to the body.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marston looks gassed!
Karlsen lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston misses with a hook
and Karlsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Karlsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsen drops Marston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marston looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Karlsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karlsen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karlsen connects with the punch.
Karlsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Marston throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsen lands a nice shot that snaps Marston's head back.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karlsen counters with a leg kick.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsen can pounce on him.
Karlsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsen scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Karlsen.
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karlsen scores with a punch to the head.
Karlsen connects with a body shot that sends Marston's belly button to the back.
Karlsen clobbers Marston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karlsen lands with a nice body punch.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsen.
Karlsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Karlsen. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooh!!! Karlsen has knocked Marston down with a huge combo! Karlsen steps away and waves a wobbly Marston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marston is rocked!
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karlsen cracks Marston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karlsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marston's hands.
A low kick from Marston misses
and Karlsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into rage.
Karlsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsen dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
Karlsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsen connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Karlsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Karlsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karlsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsen.
Karlsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Karlsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsen.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Karlsen throws a good cross that connects.
Marston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen works Marston's body with a nice hook.
Karlsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marston. That did some damage!
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsen.
Karlsen scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsen lunges at Marston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marston's hand.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karlsen drops Marston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marston looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marston is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsen finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karlsen counters with a right hand from hell and Marston is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Karlsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Space 9mm. Jennings has chosen Ruff Ryders' Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Jennings!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Jennings moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jennings!
A combination from Santana does no damage.
Jennings drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jennings should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Santana has tightened it up now! Jennings should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruben Santana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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198 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
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, Lars Svenson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson lands a jab to Obrien's midsection.
Svenson lands with a good body shot.
Svenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Svenson.
Obrien is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Mike Obrien has been cut.
Svenson pounces like a tiger and cracks Obrien with a vicious hook! Obrien is down but not out! Svenson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lars Svenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Christoforidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serguei Fernandez (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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135 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Christoforidis!
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, Serguei Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anton Christoforidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez closes the distance and pushes Christoforidis back into the cage.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christoforidis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christoforidis misses with a combination
and Fernandez counters by clinching up.
Christoforidis pulls guard successfully.
Christoforidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christoforidis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fernandez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Christoforidis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fernandez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Christoforidis pulls down on the head and he's put Fernandez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Christoforidis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Hickey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In The Ghetto kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chris Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Hickey!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carwin stuffs the takedown.
Earl Hickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hickey shoots in but no luck this time.
Hickey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hickey gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Hickey.
Hickey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carwin's waist but Carwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hickey off to one side.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickey.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickey.
Hickey shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense.
Hickey doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Carwin counter with a right hand.
Carwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickey looks gassed!
Hickey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carwin moves into range and clinches up with Hickey.
Carwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickeys head.
Carwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Carwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hickey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hickey drops to his knees and Carwin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Carwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edilberto Nestuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestuta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Friday - Rebecca Black. Kylian Kirkham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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6 - 6 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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World class MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilberto Nestuta!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nestuta scores with a push kick.
Kirkham throws a right hand that misses
and Nestuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirkham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkham throws a lazy uppercut
and Nestuta counters with a nice body kick.
Nestuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nestuta clinches.
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!
Nestuta lands an elbow inside that Kirkham shrugs off.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kylian Kirkham has been cut.
Nestuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nestuta has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kirkham - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nestuta, and another! Kirkham is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Edilberto Nestuta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourth Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Black & Yellow. Boy has chosen New York as his entrance music. The key to victory for Corey Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Corey Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fourth Boy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington works over Boy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington thows a big elbow that misses.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Washington?
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boy with shots to the head and body - Washington looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Washington can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Boy but it's paid off an Washington is forced to tap! Nice work by Boy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fourth Boy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rochenberger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein - Sonne. Nick Kline has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
250 lbs
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24
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
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, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rochenberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kline throws out the jab.
Von Rochenberger closes the distance but Kline moves to the side
and Kline counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Von Rochenberger's guard now.
Von Rochenberger controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Kline trying to control but Von Rochenberger is working from the bottom.
Kline is pushing down on Von Rochenberger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Rochenberger is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline tries to pass to full mount but Von Rochenberger defends it.
Kline is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Rochenberger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline won't allow Von Rochenberger to sweep him here.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Rochenberger is keeping the position for now.
Kline looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline wants to control from the top but Von Rochenberger keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Rochenberger keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kline drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Rochenberger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kline has Von Rochenberger in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Rochenberger postures up.
Von Rochenberger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Rochenberger has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Von Rochenberger preventing the sweep.
Von Rochenberger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Rochenberger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Rochenberger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Rochenberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kline keeping full guard, as Von Rochenberger tries to pass.
Von Rochenberger stands up and waves to Kline to follow him.
Von Rochenberger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Rochenberger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Rochenberger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Rochenberger's guard.
Von Rochenberger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Rochenberger keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Rochenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Rochenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Von Rochenberger wants to stand but Kline is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kline throws an overhand right that lands on Von Rochenberger's shoulder, as Von Rochenberger tries to avoid the shot.
Kline tries for a takedown but Von Rochenberger circles away easily
and Von Rochenberger counters with a good, hard body kick but Kline shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strauss Von Rochenberger dominated that round.
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.
Von Rochenberger tries to sprawl but Kline drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kline trying to control the action but Von Rochenberger is working from the bottom.
Von Rochenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is looking to advance position but Von Rochenberger won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nick Kline has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kline shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Rochenberger as he jumps to the side.
Kline shoots and misses
so Von Rochenberger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Von Rochenberger wants to stand but Kline has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nick Kline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kline working for a triangle but Von Rochenberger defends it easily.
Kline utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Rochenberger is aware though and is defending well.
Von Rochenberger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline keeps the fight on the outside.
Kline tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Rochenberger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kline somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Kline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kline darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Rochenberger keeping hold of Kline's head, controlling as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Rochenberger works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Rochenberger is trying to buck Kline off.
Kline wants to control but Von Rochenberger is keeping him busy.
Kline laying and praying for a moment but Von Rochenberger takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four 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.
Von Rochenberger tries to kick Kline off but Kline keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kline is looking for a kimura but Von Rochenberger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage.
Kline trying to work for an americana but Von Rochenberger has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Strauss Von Rochenberger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Von Rochenberger wants to clinch up but Kline keeps it at a distance.
Kline is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Rochenberger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Rochenberger tries to clinch up.
Kline avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kline has a takedown stuffed.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Kline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kline misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Rochenberger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kline!
Von Rochenberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kline is looking to escape.
Kline is looking to improve his position but Von Rochenberger isn't that keen on the idea.
Von Rochenberger scoring with strikes but Kline is staying in there.
Von Rochenberger avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger lands a big elbow.
Kline can't escape the position.
Von Rochenberger avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
Von Rochenberger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Von Rochenberger working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Rochenberger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Rochenberger with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Rochenberger prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Kline is bucking up trying to escape but Von Rochenberger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Rochenberger content just to control the position here.
Von Rochenberger tries to control but Kline wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kline can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Von Rochenberger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kline is squirming around, avoiding Von Rochenberger's attempts to control the action.
Von Rochenberger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kline is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline tries to hold on but Von Rochenberger pushes him away.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger misses with a head shot.
Von Rochenberger prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Strauss Von Rochenberger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Rochenberger controlling the pace for now.
Kline is working to get back to half guard.
Von Rochenberger controlling his opponent.
Von Rochenberger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Rochenberger unloading with bombs!
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Von Rochenberger unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger wants to control the pace but Kline is squirming around nicely.
Von Rochenberger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Von Rochenberger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Von Rochenberger wants to stand up but Kline has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Von Rochenberger stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Rochenberger trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strauss Von Rochenberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Rochenberger 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strauss Von Rochenberger!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Smitty WerbenJaegerManJensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty WerbenJaegerManJensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Micheal Havel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smitty WerbenJaegerManJensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WerbenJaegerManJensen lands a body shot.
Havel lands a body shot.
WerbenJaegerManJensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Micheal Havel has been cut.
Havel fails in his attempt to clinch.
WerbenJaegerManJensen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Havel tries to clinch but WerbenJaegerManJensen moves out of range.
Havel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Havel walks into a straight right hand from WerbenJaegerManJensen.
WerbenJaegerManJensen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Havel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havel tries to clinch but WerbenJaegerManJensen is having none of it.
Havel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Havel is looking to clinch but WerbenJaegerManJensen is avoiding it.
Havel closes the distance but WerbenJaegerManJensen moves to the side
and WerbenJaegerManJensen counters with a nice right hand that sends Havel toppling to the canvas! Havel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can WerbenJaegerManJensen finish him?!
Havel is still on wobbly legs! Can WerbenJaegerManJensen finish him?
WerbenJaegerManJensen throws the kick towards the body but Havel avoids it.
Havel seems to have recovered his senses.
WerbenJaegerManJensen shoots in but Havel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
WerbenJaegerManJensen cracks Havel's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Havel slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before WerbenJaegerManJensen can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smitty WerbenJaegerManJensen!
Smitty WerbenJaegerManJensen is the new bantamweight champion!
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