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Blood On The Canvas: Episode 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buju badulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Buju badulu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Musashi !
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, Buju badulu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
badulu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Musashi controlling the position.
badulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Musashi has badulu pulled in close to control his posture.
badulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
badulu wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
badulu is fighting to break Musashi 's control of his arms but Musashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
badulu stays in close to Musashi 's body and controls the position.
badulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
badulu is pushing down on Musashi 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Musashi is fighting to maintain full guard but badulu has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
badulu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Musashi .
Musashi keeping full guard, as badulu tries to pass.
badulu wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Musashi is looking to stand up but badulu isn't so interested in that idea.
Musashi seems keen to control badulu's posture.
badulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
badulu wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
badulu thows a big elbow that misses.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musashi thows a body shot but no joy.
badulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
badulu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Musashi misses.
badulu avoids the body shot from Musashi .
Musashi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
badulu slips a jab and a cross from Musashi .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi lands a jab.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by badulu.
badulu is looking to score with low kicks.
badulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
badulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
badulu seems to be working for a kimura but Musashi defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is looking to control badulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Musashi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but badulu has control of the leg.
badulu tries to pass to full mount but Musashi defends it.
badulu is controlling the pace.
Musashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. badulu is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Musashi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
badulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi .
badulu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Musashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
badulu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Musashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Musashi has escaped and now he's on top!
badulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Musashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
badulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
badulu has his foot on Musashi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi wanted to stand there but badulu had control of the position.
badulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
badulu 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.
badulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Musashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! badulu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. badulu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from badulu!
badulu is trying to get an arm triangle but Musashi is defending well.
badulu is breathing heavily.
Musashi prevents badulu from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
badulu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
badulu controls the position.
Musashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but badulu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Musashi is looking for a sweep.
badulu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Musashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Musashi is looking to regain half guard here but badulu keeps moving and retains side control.
badulu tries for a kimura but Musashi is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
badulu tries for a kimura but Musashi is defending well.
badulu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Musashi pushes badulu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, badulu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Musashi takes a swing at badulu's ribcage but misses.
badulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
badulu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Musashi controls badulu momentarily but badulu frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
badulu has gone for a leg lock! Musashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into badulu's guard.
badulu wants to sweep here but Musashi controlling him for the moment.
Musashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Musashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but badulu is out of range.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but badulu moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buju badulu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Musashi sizes up badulu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi takes a swing at badulu's ribcage but misses.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from badulu.
badulu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but badulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
badulu closes the distance and clinches up with Musashi , looking for a takedown. badulu pushes Musashi against the cage but Musashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but badulu moves away.
Musashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps badulu's head backwards.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from badulu.
Randy Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
badulu staying out of range there.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but badulu is just out of range.
badulu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to avoid it but badulu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musashi to the ground. Musashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musashi lands a with a good body shot.
badulu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
badulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
badulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
badulu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musashi as he avoids it easily.
Randy Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buju badulu.
badulu ducks under a wild hook from Musashi .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
badulu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
badulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi lands with a cross.
badulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi .
badulu slips under a jab from Musashi .
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi works badulu's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Musashi . No joy for badulu on that attempt.
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randy Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Musashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
badulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi . badulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi misses the jab.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi takes a swing at badulu's ribcage but misses.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
badulu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi takes a swing at badulu's ribcage but misses.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of badulu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
badulu shoots in for a double leg but Musashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
badulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi throws a body punch but badulu moves out of range.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
badulu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Musashi tries to bum rush badulu with a series of wild strikes but badulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of badulu's head but badulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
A shot to de liver by Musashi . Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Musashi !
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Ghostdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostdini's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama said Tap you out (Ghostdini remix). A fine choice. Ryan Rummer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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180 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Ghostdini!
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, Ryan Rummer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Rummer as he checks the leg kick.
Ghostdini misses with a takedown attempt - Rummer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rummer stuffs the takedown.
Rummer leaves Ghostdini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Ghostdini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghostdini throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghostdini throws a leg kick but Rummer checks it.
Ghostdini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rummer's half guard.
Ghostdini maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rummer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ghostdini has cracked it and Rummer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ghostdini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kid Ghostdini!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Stavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Willemoes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against The Machine- Bomb Track. Stavich has chosen Hand of Blood by Bullet for my Valentine as his entrance music. Lasse Willemoes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Willemoes!
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, Frederick Stavich!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Willemoes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stavich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stavich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willemoes.
Willemoes moves in looking to clinch but Stavich pushes him off.
Willemoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavich was well out of range. Poor timing from Willemoes.
Willemoes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stavich throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willemoes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willemoes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stavich.
Willemoes tries to clinch but Stavich moves out of range.
Stavich moves away from the strike by Willemoes.
Willemoes fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Willemoes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stavich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stavich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stavich misses with a head kick.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stavich manages to avoid it.
Stavich slaps away a takedown attempt from Willemoes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willemoes tries to clinch but Stavich is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavich looks for the body kick but Willemoes saw that one coming.
Willemoes misses with a two punch combination.
Willemoes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willemoes is looking to clinch.
Willemoes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stavich counters with a solid body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stavich. Willemoes shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Stavich.
Willemoes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stavich.
Willemoes is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willemoes ducks under a wild hook from Stavich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavich throws a head kick that Willemoes semi-blocks.
Stavich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willemoes throws out the jab.
Willemoes looks to land a right hand but Stavich moved out of range.
Willemoes clinches but Stavich breaks the clinch
and Stavich counters with an inside leg kick.
Stavich lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Willemoes. Stavich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willemoes misses with a takedown
and Stavich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Willemoes has his takedown stuffed
and Stavich counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavich trying to control the action but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Stavich is trying to get an arm triangle but Willemoes is defending well.
Willemoes is looking for a sweep.
Stavich is trying to get an arm triangle but Willemoes is defending well.
Willemoes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stavich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stavich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willemoes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stavich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Stavich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willemoes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stavich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willemoes has his takedown stuffed
and Stavich counters with a takedown into side control.
Stavich swings around for an armbar but Willemoes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stavich's guard.
Willemoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stavich is retaining full guard.
Stavich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willemoes.
Willemoes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willemoes wants to pass the guard but Stavich is keeping the position.
Stavich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavich can't keep his opponent in guard - Willemoes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Willemoes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Willemoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Stavich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stavich moves into full guard.
Willemoes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stavich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willemoes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stavich is looking to regain half guard here but Willemoes keeps moving and retains side control.
Willemoes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stavich keeps working.
Stavich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Willemoes trying to control the position but Stavich is working away.
Willemoes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stavich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stavich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Willemoes trying to control the position but Stavich is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willemoes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stavich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willemoes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stavich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willemoes but great work by Stavich.
Stavich wants to control but Willemoes is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes defending against the ground and pound.
Willemoes is not content to let Stavich control the position.
Willemoes wants to control but Stavich postures up.
Willemoes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frederick Stavich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Willemoes throws out a loose jab but Stavich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willemoes wants to clinch
and Stavich counters with a big head kick but Willemoes shrugs it off.
Willemoes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavich swings for the body but Willemoes moves out of range.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Stavich slips the punch.
Willemoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Willemoes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stavich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Stavich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willemoes's sensitive parts.
Willemoes misses with a leg kick
and Stavich counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lasse Willemoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willemoes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willemoes darts in trying to clinch
and Stavich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Willemoes throws an overhand right that lands on Stavich's shoulder, as Stavich tries to avoid the shot.
Willemoes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stavich.
Willemoes misses with a hook.
Stavich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willemoes.
A slow jab from Willemoes misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavich moves away from the strike by Willemoes.
Willemoes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stavich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Willemoes!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stavich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Willemoes because Stavich loaded up on that one.
Willemoes is looking to improve his position but Stavich isn't that keen on the idea.
Willemoes tries to hold on but Stavich postures up.
Willemoes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Willemoes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stavich.
Willemoes moves into full guard.
Willemoes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stavich defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes working a defensive guard here.
Stavich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Willemoes is trying to maintain the position but Stavich is very close to passing his half guard.
Frederick Stavich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stavich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willemoes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stavich.
Willemoes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willemoes punching from the bottom.
Willemoes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stavich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stavich throwing shots but Willemoes is blocking nicely.
Willemoes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Willemoes thows a body shot but no joy.
Frederick Stavich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Willemoes misses
and Stavich counters with a head kick. That will keep Willemoes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lasse Willemoes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stavich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Willemoes rather than just go for the knockout.
Willemoes scores with a hook.
Willemoes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Willemoes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willemoes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stavich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Stavich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stavich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Stavich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cus Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Jr!
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, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray dodges the punch combination from Jr.
McMurray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMurray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMurray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr smiles and moves away.
McMurray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMurray fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jr drops McMurray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McMurray looks back up at him and smiles so Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McMurray is rocked!
Jr misses with a double jab.
McMurray is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr finish him?
McMurray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jr's waist but Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McMurray off to one side.
Cus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McMurray.
Jr leaves McMurray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMurray seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray fails with a takedown attempt.
Jr misses with a hook. McMurray ducked under it nicely.
Jr leaves McMurray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jr drops McMurray with a huge uppercut! McMurray drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cus Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
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, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rian Madison has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsky.
Madison staying out of range there.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lutsky swivels and escapes.
Lutsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madison's hands.
Lutsky rushes Madison with punches - Madison moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Madison goes down! Lutsky follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Lutsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jules Winnfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
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, Markus Wright!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winnfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Winnfield is just out of range.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Winnfield saw that one coming.
Winnfield punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Markus Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Wright just content to control the position.
Wright working the ground and pound but Winnfield is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright taking a breather here.
Winnfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wright controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winnfield defending against the ground and pound.
Wright prevents Winnfield from escaping the position.
Wright just content to control the position.
Wright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Wright just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Winnfield circles away.
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Winnfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I looks like Wright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winnfield's waist but Winnfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
A big right from Winnfield misses.
Wright wants to clinch.
Winnfield loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winnfield sprawls well. Winnfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Jules Winnfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright slips a straight right by Winnfield.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winnfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Winnfield misses its intended target.
Winnfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winnfield blocks a jab.
Wright tries to clinch up but Winnfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright tries to clinch there but Winnfield circles away.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Winnfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winnfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright misses the body punch
and Winnfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Winnfield as he connects with a hook.
Winnfield staying out of range there.
Winnfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winnfield scores with a body shot.
Wright is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winnfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winnfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winnfield misses with a looping right.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winnfield scores with a hook.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winnfield.
Winnfield drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winnfield is looking for the KO!
Wright is rocked!
Wright bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Winnfield comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Wright falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Wright was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Felton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Felton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Toulon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon clinches up against the cage.
Felton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Felton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toulon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toulon has Felton pressed against the cage, preventing Felton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Toulon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Toulon blocks a body shot from Felton.
Toulon pushes Felton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Felton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toulon lands a shoulder strike.
Felton wants to break free but Toulon has control.
Toulon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toulon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toulon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toulon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felton takes a shot to the head.
Toulon scores with a shot to the side of Felton's head.
Toulon is pressed up against the cage. Felton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toulon down to the mat. Toulon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toulon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Toulon misses the target.
Felton walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toulon moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Toulon.
Toulon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Felton is breathing heavily.
Toulon cracks Felton with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toulon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toulon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toulon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feltons head.
Toulon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Felton backwards.
Toulon lands a hook that snaps the head of Felton backwards.
Toulon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toulon is working Felton over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Toulon.
Toulon lands a hook that snaps the head of Felton backwards.
Felton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Felton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toulon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feltons head.
Toulon lands with a right to the head.
Toulon lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toulon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Toulon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Felton's efforts to push away.
A short left from Toulon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toulon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Toulon.
Toulon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Toulon.
A right hook to the body lands for Toulon.
Toulon lands a body shot.
Toulon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toulon scores with a jab to the head.
Toulon cracks Felton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Felton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Toulon finish him?
It looks like Brett Felton has been cut.
Toulon has Felton up against the cage in a clinch.
Toulon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Felton backwards.
Felton being controlled against the cage.
Toulon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toulon lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felton breaks from the clinch.
Felton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toulon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toulon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toulon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Toulon catches Felton right on the button with a cross.
Felton is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Toulon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toulon.
Oh Felton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toulon sends Felton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Toulon is motioning to the referee to let Felton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Toulon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Felton to the canvas! Felton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Toulon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Toulon!
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