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MMM 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Stout is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Popov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Popov throws a sloppy head kick and Stout moves out of range easily.
Stout misses with a body kick.
Popov clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popov lands a head kick. Stout smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Stout misses with a combination
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
Popov managing to block the knees to the body from Stout.
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stout takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Popov moves out of range easily.
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Popov moves out of range easily.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov blocks a head kick by Stout.
Stout throws a head kick that misses.
Stout throws a head kick that Popov semi-blocks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stout enables Popov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stout manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Popov throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov stops Stout from standing up.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Stout wants to sweep here but Popov controlling him for the moment.
Stout is trying to keep Popov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov stands and steps away. Stout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Popov lands a head kick. Stout smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stout throws a sloppy head kick and Popov moves out of range easily.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov keeps the fight on the outside.
Popov pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout connects with a knee to the head.
Popov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stout looking to slow down the pace here.
Popov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stout tries to land knees in the clinch but Popov avoids the damage to the body.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Popov lands a good knee to the midsection. Stout won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stout's face.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Popov lands an elbow inside that Stout shrugs off.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stout tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popov avoiding damage as Stout throws knees to the body.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Popov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stout with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Stout trying to land knees to the body.
Stout is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Popov.
Sam Stout's cut is getting worse.
Popov lands a knee to the body.
Popov stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Popov stands up.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popov clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Popov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popov.
Stout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popov.
Popov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Popov avoiding damage as Stout throws knees to the body.
Stout tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stout misses with a punch to the body.
Popov managing to block the knees to the body from Stout.
Popov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stout's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov stalling against the cage.
Popov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Popov digs a right hand into Stout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stout's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov is trying to drag Stout to the mat but Stout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stout tries to work over Popov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Popov wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Popov.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popov scores a nice knee to the body.
Popov scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
Popov working Stout over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Sam Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Popov tightens his grip and picks Stout up, before dumping him to the ground. Stout manages to land in guard.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Popov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stout is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Popov dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Popov stands up.
Popov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sam Stout's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Popov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stout's calf.
Popov is looking to clinch.
Stout misses with a series of wild punches.
Stout takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sam Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Popov.
Stout closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexander Popov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov throws a head kick that half lands.
Popov scores with a head kick.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Popov tenderised Stout's leg. Stout is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popov lands with a kick to the temple. Stout shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Popov lands but Stout takes it in his stride.
Stout is rocked!
Popov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Stout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stout seems to have got his legs back now.
Popov clinches.
Stout misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stout lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popov works over Stout's head and body with a nice combination.
Stout throws a head kick but Popov moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Popov, right into the meat.
Popov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stout's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stout throws a head kick but Popov moves out of range.
Popov drives through and clinches with Stout against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Popov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Stout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov manages to break the clinch.
Stout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Popov looks to land a combination but Stout avoids it well.
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
Popov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stout tries to get out of the position.
Stout wants to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Popov controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov avoids the attempt from Stout to control.
Popov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stout really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stout tries to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov raining down shots from the mount!
Popov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Popov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popov on the ground.
Popov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stout is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Sam Stout's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Stout's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Popov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The Faint - The Geeks Were Right. 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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28
140 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan counters with a three punch combo that has McMurdoch backing up. McMurdoch nods at Hogan to acknowledge the strikes.
McMurdoch looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan throws the left hand but McMurdoch avoids the punch easily.
McMurdoch swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frank McMurdoch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McMurdoch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hogan momentarily.
McMurdoch missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with McMurdoch.
McMurdoch has Hogan pressed against the cage, preventing Hogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMurdoch lands a shoulder strike.
McMurdoch presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hogan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hogan is trying to break free.
McMurdoch lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McMurdoch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McMurdoch lands a body punch.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMurdoch lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan managing to block the knees to the body from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan blocks a body shot from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McMurdoch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMurdoch lands a body shot.
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMurdoch stalling against the cage.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
McMurdoch scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
McMurdoch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot.
McMurdoch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Hogan misses with a double jab
and McMurdoch counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMurdoch's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McMurdoch 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.
McMurdoch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hogan eats them both and turns towards McMurdoch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurdoch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurdoch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McMurdoch misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
A combination from Hogan does no damage.
McMurdoch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan tries for a takedown but McMurdoch circles away easily
and McMurdoch counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMurdoch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMurdoch works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
McMurdoch lands a body shot.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMurdoch lands an uppercut.
McMurdoch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McMurdoch is working Hogan over against the cage.
Hogan being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch is working Hogan over against the cage.
McMurdoch manages to break the clinch.
Paul Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but McMurdoch moved out of range nicely.
McMurdoch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan tries to bum rush McMurdoch with a series of wild strikes but McMurdoch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMurdoch circles away quickly and effectively.
McMurdoch takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan pushes McMurdoch up against the cage in a clinch.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
McMurdoch lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMurdoch digs a right hand into Hogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogan's gas tank.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as McMurdoch controls the action.
Hogan being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McMurdoch scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMurdoch can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
McMurdoch slows down the pace here.
McMurdoch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch digs a good body shot into Hogan's ribs.
McMurdoch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
Paul Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but McMurdoch has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McMurdoch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McMurdoch takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
McMurdoch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hogan doesn't seem bothered though.
McMurdoch swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McMurdoch throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a series of strikes that have McMurdoch backpedaling.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McMurdoch tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMurdoch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
McMurdoch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hogan takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from McMurdoch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for McMurdoch.
McMurdoch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hogan in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurdoch missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan rushes McMurdoch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMurdoch cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hogan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMurdoch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank McMurdoch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hogan wants to break free but McMurdoch has control.
McMurdoch gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paul Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMurdoch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hogan up against the cage.
McMurdoch presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMurdoch throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from McMurdoch misses the target.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank McMurdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurdoch 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McMurdoch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rain The Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EI Vittu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain The Pain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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137 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain The Pain!
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, EI Vittu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vittu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vittu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
The Pain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Vittu.
It looks like Rain The Pain has been cut.
Vittu slaps away a takedown attempt from The Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vittu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Pain's calf.
The Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Vittu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rain The Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vittu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pain.
The Pain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vittu counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vittu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by The Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Vittu which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Vittu.
The Pain tries to clinch there but Vittu circles away.
The Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Vittu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rain The Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pain misses with a kick to the body
and Vittu counters with an inside leg kick.
The Pain is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vittu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Pain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vittu.
Nice defenses there by Vittu.
Vittu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vittu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vittu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vittu scores with a three punch combo!
The Pain is rocked!
Vittu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pain.
Oh The Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Vittu circles away.
The Pain seems to have got his legs back now.
The Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vittu sprawls well. Vittu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain is looking to clinch but Vittu is avoiding it.
Vittu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pain.
Vittu fails to land with a series of punches.
Vittu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pain looks to land a combination but Vittu avoids it well.
The Pain throws a series of strikes that have Vittu backpedaling.
The Pain tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vittu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Pain misses with a takedown
and Vittu counters with a good low kick that The Pain was not able to check.
Vittu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Pain tries for a takedown but Vittu circles away easily
and Vittu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Pain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Pain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice cross by Vittu.
The Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pain throws an off balance right hand
letting Vittu counter with a right hand.
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!
Vittu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vittu throws a series of punches but The Pain moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EI Vittu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rain The Pain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vittu throws a series of strikes that have The Pain backpedaling.
That kick from Vittu tenderised The Pain's leg. The Pain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vittu lands a slapping body shot.
The Pain takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vittu.
The Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vittu is fending him off so far but The Pain persists. Nope, Vittu circles away and we're back to standing.
Vittu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vittu swinging wildly here.
The Pain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Vittu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vittu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Pain throws a series of punches but Vittu avoids them all with ease.
The Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vittu swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pain misses with a hook to the body
and Vittu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vittu feints and then cracks The Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Pain down.
The Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Vittu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rain The Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pain throws a series of punches but Vittu moves out of range.
The Pain throws a leg kick
and Vittu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Pain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vittu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
EI Vittu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vittu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vittu throws a leg kick which misses The Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as The Pain tries to avoid it.
The Pain tries to clinch but Vittu moves away
and Vittu counters with an outside leg kick.
Vittu is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vittu counters with a head kick.
Vittu throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vittu lands a head kick!
Vittu is pawing at The Pain, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into The Pain's nose. The Pain is badly hurt! Vittu pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! The Pain tries desperately to hold on but Vittu is relentless in his assault! As The Pain receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vittu away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EI Vittu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orh Urdaalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urdaalen comes to the cage accompanied by Dope - I'm Back . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
268 lbs
6 - 9 - 1 |
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250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Orh Urdaalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Burns!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Urdaalen shows good takedown defense.
Urdaalen blocks a head kick by Burns.
Urdaalen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Urdaalen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Urdaalen controlling the action here.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Urdaalen is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Orh Urdaalen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Urdaalen.
Burns tries to clinch up but Urdaalen circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Urdaalen moves out of range easily.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Urdaalen tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urdaalen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orh Urdaalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Burns.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Urdaalen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Urdaalen is working from the bottom.
Burns is looking to stall here but Urdaalen recovers full guard.
Urdaalen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Urdaalen tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Urdaalen is keeping the position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Urdaalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Burns was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Urdaalen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns tries to clinch but Urdaalen is having none of it.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urdaalen pinned against the cage. Urdaalen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Urdaalen which made him look bad.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Urdaalen sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urdaalen has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lance Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urdaalen fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urdaalen as he jumps to the side.
Burns throws a series of punches but Urdaalen moves out of range.
Urdaalen shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Urdaalen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urdaalen avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urdaalen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burns's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urdaalen pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Urdaalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Urdaalen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Urdaalen is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Urdaalen has passed into side control.
Urdaalen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burns has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Urdaalen but great work by Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Urdaalen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Urdaalen prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Burns trying to control the position but Urdaalen is working away.
Burns throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Urdaalen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Urdaalen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Orh Urdaalen.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Urdaalen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orh Urdaalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urdaalen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Urdaalen misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urdaalen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Urdaalen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urdaalen's waist but Urdaalen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
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 Orh Urdaalen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to sprawl but Urdaalen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Urdaalen stalling.
Urdaalen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burns defend it? Urdaalen steps over the head and cranks it - Burns is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Urdaalen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orh Urdaalen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
143 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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18
144 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Couture avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Couture controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Couture throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Couture breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Couture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Couture!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
145 lbs
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21
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Bombada!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada stuffs the takedown.
Nestle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bombada is defending against the submission attempts here by Nestle.
Nestle lands with a punch from half guard.
Bombada is trying is best to control the position here.
Nestle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bombada has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nestle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bombada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nestle is looking for a kimura but Bombada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nestle to get the leverage.
Bombada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nestle.
Nestle with the ground and pound but Bombada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestle postures up in Bombada's guard and throws a big left but Bombada blocks it.
Nestle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nestle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bombada pulls Nestle in close to prevent any damage.
Bombada controls Nestle momentarily but Nestle frees himself.
Bombada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nestle wants to control but Bombada is keeping busy.
Nestle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Nestle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nestle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada wants to control from the top but Nestle keeps moving.
Nestle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bombada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nestle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bombada has managed to get both his arms back between Nestle's legs - danger averted.
Nestle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nestle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bombada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombada is in close to Nestle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nestle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nestle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bombada has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada trying to control from Nestle's half guard. Nestle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nestle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bombada scoring with some ground and pound.
Bombada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nestle's guard.
Nestle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Nestle looking for submissions off his back.
Bombada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bombada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nestle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nestle has one foot on Bombada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nestle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nestle lands in his opponent's guard.
Nestle is breathing heavily.
Bombada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nestle postures up.
Nestle wants to pass the guard but Bombada is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Nestle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bombada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nestle.
Nestle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nestle tries to clinch but Bombada moves out of range.
No luck for Nestle with that takedown attempt.
Nestle misses with a takedown attempt
and Bombada counters with a single leg into guard. Nestle didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nestle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bombada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bombada preventing the sweep.
Bombada with a nice head shot there.
Nestle is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Nestle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bombada is working Nestle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bombada gets to his feet and stands over Nestle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nestle felt that one! Bombada unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nestle from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bombada!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Kanzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane's entrance music is Ego Draconis. A fine choice. 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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20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Kanzaki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane connects with a single shot there.
Kanzaki dodges the punch combination from Bane.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bane, as that shot connected.
Bane leaves Kanzaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bane duly obliges.
Kanzaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kanzaki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane trying to move into half guard but instead Kanzaki has managed to sweep!
Bane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanzaki's guard.
Bane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Kanzaki is keeping the position.
Bane throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanzaki trying to control the position.
Bane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kanzaki's head.
Bane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Kanzaki is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Kanzaki blocks nicely.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanzaki is retaining full guard.
Bane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bane wants to control from the top but Kanzaki keeps moving.
Kanzaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bane controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanzaki trying to keep a closed guard but Bane is proving a slippery customer.
Bane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bane trying to control but Kanzaki is working from the bottom.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Kanzaki is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanzaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bane leaves Kanzaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Kanzaki.
Kanzaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kanzaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bane feints and as Kanzaki raises his hands in defense, Bane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanzaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane trying to control but Kanzaki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanzaki looks for a takedown but Bane sprawls well.
Kanzaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Bane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bane tests Kanzaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kanzaki on the side of the head.
Kanzaki with a poor takedown
and Bane counters with a nice body shot.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Kanzaki.
Kanzaki walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kanzaki is breathing heavily.
Bane working over Kanzaki with some ground and pound. Kanzaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanzaki can do to turn this around?
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bane is trying to control the action in half guard but Kanzaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bane controlling the pace.
Bane trying to pass the guard but Kanzaki defending well.
Bane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kanzaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Bane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bane looks to land a strike but Kanzaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanzaki keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Kanzaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane.
Bane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanzaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bane lands a couple of elbows.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanzaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane throwing strikes but missing.
Kanzaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanzaki is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane controlling from the top position.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bane throws a shot to the body.
Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Bane.
Xavier Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanzaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Bane jabs Kanzaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanzaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanzaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane scores with a three punch combo!
Bane lands a nice hook to Kanzaki's body. Kanzaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanzaki needs to keep his hands up - Bane had a free shot at his head there.
Kanzaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kanzaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanzaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanzaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kanzaki.
Kanzaki tries to sprawl but Bane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane wants to take a breather but Kanzaki is having none of it.
Bane content to control rather than advance.
Bane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bane is trying to control. Kanzaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Bane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kanzaki at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanzaki under the eye.
Kanzaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanzaki walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown by Kanzaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Bane which made him look bad.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Kanzaki.
Kanzaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bane lands a nice hook to Kanzaki's body. Kanzaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kanzaki to the ground. Bane is now in Kanzaki's guard.
Ryo Kanzaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanzaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bane landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bane throws a strike but Kanzaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bane controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bane 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Wutend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Lowbrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowbrow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Chicken Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Jurgen Wutend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Lowbrow!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wutend stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lowbrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowbrow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowbrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wutend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lowbrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wutend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowbrow tries to clinch
and Wutend counters with a stiff right hand.
Wutend lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowbrow is rocked!
Wutend slaps away a takedown attempt from Lowbrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wutend fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowbrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wutend drops Lowbrow with a beautiful combination! Lowbrow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wutend is looking for the KO!
Lowbrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Wutend finish him?
Wutend drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lowbrow's head, knocking him out cold! Wutend is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurgen Wutend!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
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, Damien Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders looks gassed!
Macale scores with a hook.
It looks like Damien Sanders has been cut.
Sanders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Macale.
Macale scores with a body shot.
Macale connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Macale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Macale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanders.
Macale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
Macale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Macale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macale. Macale obviously looking to wear him down.
Macale cracks the inside of Sanders's front leg.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Macale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macale thuds his shin into the meat of Sanders's side.
Macale lands a leg kick that knocks Sanders off balance momentarily.
Macale throws a head kick that half lands.
Macale lands a nice looking body kick.
Macale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanders.
Macale thows a body kick. Sanders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Macale lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanders is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Macale uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sanders tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Macale is absolutely delighted - when Sanders wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiao Macale!
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