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V.F.C: Midweek Madness II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mezgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch MyFace 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Mezgar!
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, Punch MyFace!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mezgar leaves MyFace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MyFace shoots in looking for a takedown. Mezgar tries to sprawl out of it but MyFace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mezgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mezgar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MyFace!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MyFace takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mezgar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MyFace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mezgar cracks MyFace with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mezgar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mezgar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mezgar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MyFace is rocked!
Mezgar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt MyFace! Mezgar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless MyFace and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Mezgar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Shickawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Lovecraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Paul Shickawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Lovecraft!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shickawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovecraft is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shickawa.
Shickawa circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Shickawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovecraft walks into a jab.
Lovecraft darts in trying to clinch
and Shickawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Lovecraft fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shickawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lovecraft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lovecraft throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shickawa is trying to break free.
Shickawa managing to block the knees to the body from Lovecraft.
Lovecraft crunches a lovely knee into Shickawa's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shickawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shickawa is trying to push Lovecraft away but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovecraft crunches a lovely knee into Shickawa's ribcage.
Lovecraft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shickawa is defending well for now.
Lovecraft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Lovecraft.
It looks like Paul Shickawa has been cut.
Shickawa is trying to break free.
Lovecraft with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft is controlling him.
Lovecraft crunches a lovely knee into Shickawa's ribcage.
Lovecraft tries to land knees in the clinch but Shickawa avoids the damage to the body.
Lovecraft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shickawa.
Shickawa avoiding damage as Lovecraft throws knees to the body.
Lovecraft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shickawa.
Lovecraft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shickawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Lovecraft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shickawa's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft is trying to stall.
Shickawa working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shickawa tries to break the clinch but Lovecraft is controlling the position.
Shickawa letting Lovecraft take a breather here.
Lovecraft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shickawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Shickawa breaks from the clinch.
Shickawa throws a big shot that misses.
Shickawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shickawa looks to land a combination but Lovecraft avoids it well.
Lovecraft wants to clinch up but Shickawa keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Shickawa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft moves to clinch but Shickawa breaks away
and Shickawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lovecraft wants to clinch up but Shickawa keeps it at a distance.
Lovecraft tries to clinch but Shickawa moves out of range.
Lovecraft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shickawa.
A slow jab from Shickawa misses its intended target.
Shickawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovecraft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shickawa throws a looping overhand right but Lovecraft ducks down to avoid it.
Lovecraft takes the fight into the clinch.
Shickawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft looking to stall.
Shickawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovecraft won't allow it.
Lovecraft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shickawa is defending well for now.
Lovecraft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shickawa's efforts to push away.
Shickawa working hard to break the clinch.
Shickawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shickawa is trying to push Lovecraft away but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft is controlling him.
Shickawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shickawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovecraft landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shickawa avoiding damage as Lovecraft throws knees to the body.
Lovecraft lands a knee to the head.
Lovecraft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shickawa.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Lovecraft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Shickawa's cut.
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.
Lovecraft takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shickawa gets tackled into the cage by Lovecraft. Lovecraft maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lovecraft.
Lovecraft tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shickawa avoids it.
Lovecraft working Shickawa over with knees to the body.
Shickawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shickawa wants to break free but Lovecraft has control.
Shickawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shickawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovecraft tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lovecraft connects with a knee to the head.
Shickawa is trying to push Lovecraft away but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shickawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shickawa is trying to break free.
Shickawa tries to break free but Lovecraft pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovecraft unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shickawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lovecraft lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lovecraft landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lovecraft landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shickawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lovecraft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage.
Lovecraft dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phil Lovecraft seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shickawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovecraft won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovecraft stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shickawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft trying to land knees to the body.
Lovecraft landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lovecraft is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lovecraft lands a nice knee to the body.
Shickawa tries to break free but Lovecraft pushes him back against the cage.
Lovecraft utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lovecraft scores with a knee to the head.
Lovecraft stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lovecraft.
Lovecraft scores a nice knee to the body.
Lovecraft tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shickawa avoids it.
Lovecraft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shickawa blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lovecraft connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shickawa's face.
Lovecraft connects with a knee to the head.
Lovecraft lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lovecraft connects with a knee to the head.
Lovecraft lands a good knee to the midsection. Shickawa won't want to take too many of those.
Lovecraft dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shickawa has had enough of the clinch but Lovecraft keeps him there for the moment.
Lovecraft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shickawa is defending well for now.
Shickawa is trying to push Lovecraft away but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shickawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Lovecraft has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shickawa is defending well for now.
Lovecraft putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shickawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovecraft tries to stall but Shickawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shickawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shickawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shickawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shickawa is trying to push Lovecraft away but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovecraft lands a knee to the body.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage.
Shickawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovecraft has Shickawa pressed against the cage, preventing Shickawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shickawa managing to block the knees to the body from Lovecraft.
Shickawa managing to block the knees to the body from Lovecraft.
Shickawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Lovecraft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Shickawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lovecraft clinches with his opponent.
Lovecraft tries a knee to the head but Shickawa blocks it.
Lovecraft trying to land knees to the body.
Lovecraft tries a knee to the head but Shickawa blocks it.
Lovecraft is trying to stall.
Shickawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lovecraft controlling the action here for a moment.
Lovecraft prevents Shickawa from breaking the clinch.
Lovecraft landing knees to the head.
Lovecraft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shickawa.
Lovecraft dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lovecraft unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shickawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lovecraft.
Lovecraft missing with knees to the body.
Lovecraft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shickawa.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage.
Lovecraft lands a nice knee to the body.
Shickawa avoiding damage as Lovecraft throws knees to the body.
Lovecraft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lovecraft lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Shickawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lovecraft tries to land a knee to the head but Shickawa blocks with his arms.
Lovecraft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shickawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft tries to land a knee to the head but Shickawa blocks with his arms.
Shickawa breaks from the clinch.
Lovecraft tries to clinch but Shickawa moves away
and Shickawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shickawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovecraft.
Shickawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shickawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lovecraft tries to clinch up.
Lovecraft tries to clinch up.
Lovecraft clinches up with Shickawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Lovecraft missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lovecraft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shickawa's efforts to push away.
Come on Lovecraft - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shickawa managing to block the knees to the body from Lovecraft.
Shickawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lovecraft controlling the action here for a moment.
Lovecraft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shickawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Shickawa is trying to force a seperation but Lovecraft has the dominant position.
Shickawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovecraft won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Shickawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phil Lovecraft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft looking to throw knees to the head but Shickawa is blocking nicely.
Shickawa managing to block the knees to the body from Lovecraft.
Shickawa can't break the clinch.
Lovecraft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shickawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovecraft has Shickawa pressed against the cage, preventing Shickawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shickawa is trying to break the clinch but Lovecraft is controlling him.
Paul Shickawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shickawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lovecraft unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shickawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shickawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage.
Lovecraft keeps control of Shickawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovecraft just leaning against Shickawa, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shickawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lovecraft has him pressed against the cage.
Lovecraft prevents Shickawa from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Lovecraft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lovecraft winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Lovecraft!
Phil Lovecraft very nearly forgot to thank [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Van Normayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Normayen comes to the cage accompanied by Vader - Sword of The Witcher. Charles Cook has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ludwig Van Normayen's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludwig Van Normayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Cook!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Van Normayen.
Cook tries for a takedown but Van Normayen circles away easily
and Van Normayen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Van Normayen.
Charles Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Normayen lands a big head kick that sends Cook tumbling to the mat! Van Normayen takes a step backwards and waves Cook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cook is rocked!
It looks like Charles Cook has been cut.
Van Normayen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cook collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ludwig Van Normayen!
Ludwig Van Normayen really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinero momentarily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Dinero.
Dinero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Dinero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miller wants to stand and escape but Dinero is having none of it.
Dinero stands up from Miller's guard - Dinero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dinero misses with a few strikes there.
Dinero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinero somewhat.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Dinero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinero swinging wildly here.
CJ Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinero off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller leaves Dinero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinero should have avoided that one.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinero drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Dinero thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dinero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ken Dinero just wasn't active enough.
Miller jabs Dinero right on the nose. Dinero blinks but takes it well.
Dinero misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller jabs at Dinero's body.
Dinero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller connects with the punch.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Dinero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a jab. Dinero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Miller tenderised Dinero's leg. Dinero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ken Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Dinero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a body kick that stops Dinero in his tracks momentarily.
Dinero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Dinero to the canvas! Miller follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Saarinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Nelson's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikko Saarinen!
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, Cole Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saarinen thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Nelson looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Saarinen moves into the clinch.
Saarinen manages to break the clinch.
Saarinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Saarinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Saarinen pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarinen working some strikes from top position.
Saarinen is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson is rocked!
Saarinen gets to his feet and stands over Nelson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nelson felt that one! Saarinen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nelson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Saarinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spider Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Unitas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spider Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Unitas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unitas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unitas lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Unitas won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man keeping moving, preventing Unitas from controlling successfully.
Unitas won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man keeping moving, preventing Unitas from controlling successfully.
Unitas has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Unitas's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Unitas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unitas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Unitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas working a defensive guard here.
Unitas keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Unitas closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Unitas pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Unitas swivels and escapes.
Man walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unitas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Unitas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Man's guard now.
Unitas wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Unitas has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Unitas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unitas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man wants to control from the top but Unitas keeps moving.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Unitas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man wants to pass the guard but Unitas is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unitas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unitas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unitas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Unitas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Unitas up and slammed him! Unitas can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas tries to improve position but can't.
Man staying calm.
Man working the body and head with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Unitas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unitas.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unitas but Unitas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David Unitas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unitas shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Unitas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Unitas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Unitas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man wants to sweep here but Unitas controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man has escaped and now he's on top!
Unitas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.
Unitas looking to control.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Unitas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unitas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man distracts Unitas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man is trying to control. Unitas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unitas trying to control here.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Unitas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Unitas wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Unitas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Unitas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Unitas stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spider Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unitas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Unitas shows good takedown defense.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unitas.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unitas tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unitas throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unitas.
Unitas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Some wild striking there from Unitas.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unitas moves away.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unitas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unitas looking to score a takedown here. Man is defending well but Unitas drives through and ends up in Man's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Unitas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unitas circles away.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Unitas was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Unitas keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Unitas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Unitas has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man advances position into side control!
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unitas keeps working.
Unitas tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas struggling a bit here.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Unitas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Unitas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spider Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unitas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Unitas tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man trying to control the position but Unitas is working away.
Unitas dodges the ground and pound from Man.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man grinds an elbow into Unitas's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Man taking a break here but Unitas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Unitas is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unitas's head.
Unitas trying to control from the bottom.
Man is trying to control. Unitas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unitas pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Unitas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unitas is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unitas avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Unitas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Unitas looking for submissions off his back.
Unitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man throwing shots but Unitas is blocking nicely.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Unitas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unitas is not content to let Man control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is pressing down on Unitas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unitas is holding on for now.
Unitas is in trouble now - Man has advanced to mount!
Unitas is looking to get to half guard.
Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spider Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man won't let Unitas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Man content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unitas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unitas is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unitas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Unitas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harques Wolfwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
279 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harques Wolfwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfwood.
Wolfwood lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gareth Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolfwood scores with a jab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wolfwood and Jones goes tumbling to the canvas! Wolfwood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jones is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wolfwood stands up out of the half guard.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfwood finish him?
Jones moves to clinch but Wolfwood breaks away
and Wolfwood counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harques Wolfwood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vincent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boyz Are Gonna Rock. Derric Styles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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258 lbs
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18
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Vinnie Vincent has been cut.
Vincent missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vincent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vincent.
Styles lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styles lands a body shot.
Derric Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent is breathing heavily.
Styles cracks Vincent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vincent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Styles sends Vincent crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Styles is motioning to the referee to let Vincent up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vincent is rocked!
Vinnie Vincent's cut is getting worse.
Styles connects with an inside leg kick.
Styles fakes the body blow, causing Vincent to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vincent goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derric Styles!
Derric Styles really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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