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Midweek Madness III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willey Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willey Star could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kylian Kirkham's chin.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willey Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkham misses with a hook. Star ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Star. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Star.
Star misses with a right hand
and Star takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Star lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirkham swings for the body but Star moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kirkham. No joy for Star on that attempt.
Kirkham throws a right hand that Star ducks under and follows up with a left that Star also avoids with ease.
A combination from Star does no damage.
Kirkham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Star.
Star throws a nice looking combination but Kirkham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirkham tries to sprawl out of it but Star keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirkham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkham swings widly with a right hand
and Star counters with a straight that turns Kirkham's legs to rubber! Star pushes forward with more strikes and Kirkham goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willey Star!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Tarver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dre Tarver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Dougles's chin.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Tarver!
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, Ryan Dougles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Dougles ducks down to avoid it.
Tarver throws a jab when Dougles was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tarver there.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Dougles counters with a straight right hand.
Tarver misses with a straight left.
Tarver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dougles.
Tarver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dougles closes the distance and clinches.
Dougles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dre Tarver has been cut.
Dougles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarver wants to break free but Dougles has control.
Tarver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dougles prevents Tarver from breaking the clinch.
Tarver wants to break free but Dougles has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dougles.
Dougles continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dougles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarver is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dougles lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tarver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dougles stacks Tarver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dougles!
Tarver tries to bench press Dougles off him but Dougles keeps the position.
Tarver looking for a sweep but Dougles has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tarver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tarver is working hard here to advance position.
Tarver gets back to half guard.
Tarver is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarver with the active half guard here but Dougles passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tarver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Dougles crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Dougles crashes against the mat.
Tarver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dougles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dougles throwing shots but Tarver is blocking nicely.
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dougles pulls his head out easily.
Dougles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarver's head.
Dougles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
Dougles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dougles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
Dougles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dougles pulls his head out easily.
Tarver is breathing heavily.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dougles pulls his head out easily.
Dougles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarver defending well though.
Dougles throwing shots but Tarver is blocking nicely.
Dougles is looking to advance position but Tarver won't allow it.
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Dougles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarver defending well though.
Dougles thows a huge punch but Tarver dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarver is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dougles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dre Tarver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dre Tarver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dougles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dougles scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tarver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dougles lands an elbow inside that Tarver shrugs off.
Dougles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dougles lands an elbow inside that Tarver shrugs off.
Dre Tarver's cut is getting worse.
Dougles lands a damaging elbow.
Dougles connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tarver working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dougles.
Dougles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dre Tarver's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dougles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarver is rocked!
Dougles working the clinch nicely. Tarver is working for position but Dougles cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tarver crumples up against the cage and Dougles lands two more shots before the ref can save Tarver! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ryan Dougles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira!
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, Joey The Gun!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of The Gun's head but The Gun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Gun misses with a takedown
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Gun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by The Gun.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
The Gun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira stalling the fight.
The Gun tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
The Gun has Oliveira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by The Gun.
The Gun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dustin Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey The Gun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by The Gun.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oliveira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Gun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira stalling.
The Gun blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent The Gun's takedown attempt.
Oliveira is struggling to control the position.
The Gun looking for a takedown.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by The Gun.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tries to work over The Gun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but The Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Gun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira is stalling here.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliveira prevents The Gun from breaking the clinch.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but The Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
The Gun can't break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
The Gun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Gun backwards.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Gun backwards.
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Gun shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Gun looks gassed!
The Gun wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but The Gun moved out of range.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. The Gun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gun misses with a double jab.
The Gun misses with a takedown
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gun tries for a takedown but Oliveira manages to get underhooks.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Gun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Gun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joey The Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Gun closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
The Gun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Gun is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Gun backwards.
Oliveira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by The Gun.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Gun.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Gun slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
The Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Gun tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dustin Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey The Gun.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Gun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Gun misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Gun is breathing heavily.
The Gun with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Gun with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but The Gun is out of range.
The Gun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gun tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but The Gun avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Gun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Gun has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Gun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but The Gun avoids it well.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Gun circles away quickly and effectively.
The Gun tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
The Gun with a poor takedown
and Oliveira moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
The Gun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Gun shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but The Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gun tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oliveira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Oliveira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Gun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Gun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Gun misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gun.
The Gun misses with a takedown
and The Gun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Gun misses with a takedown
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Dustin Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey The Gun.
The Gun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Gun is trying to force a seperation but Oliveira has the dominant position.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gun fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Gun misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
The Gun tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
The Gun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dustin Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Gun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
The Gun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Gun is rocked!
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but The Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gun is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch.
The Gun seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Gun.
The Gun misses with a takedown
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Gun is trying desperately to land a takedown but Oliveira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Gun.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but The Gun avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira throws a hook but The Gun blocks it.
The Gun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries a body shot but The Gun blocks it.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Gun can do to turn this around?
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Gun backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of The Gun's head.
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!
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joey The Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Gun tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliveira 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Entry Ceso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Shotgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Shotgun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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172 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Entry Ceso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Shotgun!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotgun misses with a series of wild punches.
Shotgun fails to land the takedown.
Shotgun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shotgun throws a hook to the side of Ceso's head but Ceso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shotgun throws a body punch but Ceso moves out of range.
Ceso slips a jab from Shotgun.
Ceso shoots in and bounces Shotgun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ceso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ceso advances to half guard.
Ceso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ceso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shotgun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ceso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ceso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ceso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shotgun is trying to control but Ceso manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceso avoids the attempt from Shotgun to control.
Ceso is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ceso throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Shotgun has his hands clasped together but Ceso breaks the hold and Shotgun is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ceso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Entry Ceso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Taylor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Taylor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
House manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
House is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
House looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
House is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
House working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
House working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
House looking for a sweep. Not yet House, not yet.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
House looking for subs off his back but Taylor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mac Taylor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor has House up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor has hold of one of House's legs. House is fighting the takedown attempt but Taylor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
House keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mac Taylor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
House gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
House escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
House looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
House wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for House there!
House is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but House defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor feints and as House raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
Taylor stands up from House's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. House tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in House's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Taylor has his hands on House's head, controlling the position.
House postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of House, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into House's guard.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor pushing down on House's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
House wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor passes to side control.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to House's temple.
House is looking to improve his position.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under House.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House manages to get to full guard.
House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break House's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
House looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! House pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry House!
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