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CFL - Posey vs. Workman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Collten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Collten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Krohn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Krohn.
An inside leg kick from Krohn misses.
Krohn throws out a leg kick but Collten moves out of range and Krohn only half commits.
Collten misses with a head kick.
Collten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krohn but Krohn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krohn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collten momentarily.
Collten wants to clinch up but Krohn keeps it at a distance.
Krohn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collten misses with a straight left.
Collten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krohn.
Collten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krohn misses with a double jab.
Krohn throws a chopping leg kick but Collten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krohn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collten circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collten moves into the clinch successfully.
Krohn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collten jumps guard but Krohn stands there with Collten around his waist. Collten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Collten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krohn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collten has him pressed against the cage.
Collten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collten rushes Krohn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krohn is trying to push Collten away but Collten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krohn is defending well for now.
Collten lands an uppercut.
Krohn stops a takedown attempt from Collten.
Krohn is trying to break free.
Collten will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krohn up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Krohn.
Krohn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krohn throws a sloppy head kick and Collten moves out of range easily.
Krohn looks gassed!
Collten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krohn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krohn misses with the combination.
Collten tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krohn's waist but Krohn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collten off to one side.
Collten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krohn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krohn is trying to break the clinch but Collten is controlling him.
Krohn fails to pull guard.
Krohn is trying to break the clinch but Collten is controlling him.
Krohn avoids the elbow strike from Collten, against the cage.
Collten tries to pull guard but Krohn won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Krohn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Collten misses with an elbow strike.
Collten breaks from the clinch.
Collten tries to clinch up.
Collten swats away the attempt to clinch by Krohn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collten throws a head kick that misses.
Krohn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collten tries to close the distance and clinch but Krohn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collten is defended easily by Krohn.
Collten swings widly with a right hand
and Krohn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collten shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collten seems to be working for a kimura but Krohn defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Collten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Collten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick Collten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collten looking to score a takedown here. Krohn is defending well but Collten drives through and ends up in Krohn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collten trying to control but Krohn is working from the bottom.
Collten wants to stand and escape but instead Krohn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Collten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krohn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collten is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Collten can't keep his opponent in guard - Krohn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krohn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krohn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krohn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krohn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krohn is working away from the top position though.
Collten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krohn pulls his head out easily.
Collten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krohn on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collten trying to hold on to Krohn's head to control him but Krohn postures up.
Collten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collten trying to keep a closed guard but Krohn is proving a slippery customer.
Krohn wants to stand but Collten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krohn is breathing heavily.
Krohn preventing the sweep.
Krohn tries to stand but Collten is controlling from the bottom.
Collten looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krohn manages to get himself to full guard.
Collten trying to control but Krohn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Collten just wasn't active enough.
Collten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Collten.
Collten throws a right hand that Krohn ducks under and follows up with a left that Krohn also avoids with ease.
Collten tries to clinch but Krohn moves out of range.
Collten scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collten decides to stand and escape the position.
Krohn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Collten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collten dives in and grabs Krohn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krohn pushes down on Collten's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collten wants to clinch up but Krohn keeps it at a distance.
Collten slips a jab and a cross from Krohn.
Collten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Collten finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collten tries for a takedown but Krohn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Collten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krohn throws a head kick but Collten moves out of range.
Krohn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krohn wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Collten dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Collten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collten fails with a takedown attempt.
Collten looks to land a left hand but Krohn moved out of range nicely.
Collten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krohn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krohn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krohn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collten has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Collten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collten throws a right and a left that Krohn avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krohn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collten lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krohn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collten defends it nicely.
Krohn closes the distance and clinches up with Collten, looking for a takedown. Krohn pushes Collten against the cage but Collten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krohn stuffs the takedown attempt from Collten. Collten gets slowly back to his feet.
Krohn throws a low kick, looking for Collten's leg but Collten calmly moves out of range.
Krohn shoots in for a takedown but Collten shows good takedown defense.
Collten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krohn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collten somewhat.
Collten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krohn stuffs the takedown attempt from Collten. Collten gets slowly back to his feet.
Collten tries for a takedown but Krohn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collten misses with a takedown attempt - Krohn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Collten slips a jab and a cross from Krohn.
Krohn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Collten or perhaps it was just good defense by Krohn which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collten is looking to clinch.
Collten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nick Collten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collten stops Krohn from standing up.
Collten sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krohn's head.
Krohn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collten trying to control the position from guard on top but Krohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Collten wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Collten misses with a takedown attempt - Krohn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collten has a takedown stuffed.
Collten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collten shoots in but no luck this time.
Krohn lands with a nice combination. Collten backs away looking to recover.
Alex Krohn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Collten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krohn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Collten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collten 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Collten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinson Workman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Workman's choice of entrance music: Godsmack-Time Bomb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Posey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinson Workman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posey shoots in looking for a takedown. Workman tries to sprawl out of it but Posey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Workman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Posey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Workman. Workman obviously looking to wear him down.
Workman lands a nice looking body shot.
Posey tries to move into range but Workman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Workman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Posey is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Workman lands a nice looking body shot.
Workman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Buster Posey has been cut.
Posey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Workman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Posey momentarily.
Workman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Workman feints a jab and as Posey dips his head, Workman unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Posey right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Posey falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Workman smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinson Workman!
Vinson Workman is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Paolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Paolini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Paolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemesio Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magellan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paolini will feel that in the morning.
Paolini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magellan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magellan misses with a double jab.
Magellan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magellan closes the distance and clinches.
Paolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magellan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magellan digs a right hand into Paolini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paolini's gas tank.
Paolini is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Magellan.
Magellan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paolini backwards.
It looks like Franco Paolini has been cut.
Magellan lands a big uppercut and Paolini is down! He's in big trouble - Magellan follows him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magellan is pressing down on Paolini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paolini is holding on for now.
Magellan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paolini is just riding it out for now. Magellan eventually gives up the hold.
Magellan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paolini is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nemesio Magellan!
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