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Battle Legends XIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obusan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frontlines by Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique. Fields has chosen The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Myron Obusan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Myron Obusan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Fields!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields checks a leg kick nicely.
Fields cracks Obusan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fields scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obusan is looking to score with low kicks.
Fields cracks Obusan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shawn Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obusan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fields tries to move to mount but Obusan blocks the move with his legs.
Obusan bucks up and tries to throw Fields off but instead Fields has got his back!
Fields is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Obusan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is looking for the choke from the back position but Obusan is controlling his hands well.
Obusan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fields.
Fields is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fields slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Obusan is covering up but some of the strikes from Fields are getting through and doing damage.
Fields controlling the position well here. Obusan rolled but Fields kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fields lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Obusan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obusan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fields is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Fields 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields is landing with strikes. Obusan can't take much more of this.
Fields is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fields gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fields gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fields apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Obusan is rocked!
Fields drops Obusan with a naaaaasty hook - Obusan is in real trouble here! Fields dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Fields! Shawn Fields retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Fields thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamorano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Cat Empire - Lost Song. Gracie has chosen Diamond Eyes as his entrance music. Mike Zamorano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zamorano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nik Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Zamorano counter with a right hand.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zamorano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zamorano counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Gracie! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Zamorano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Zamorano!
After winning the bout, Mike Zamorano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Jackel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jackel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackel.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Jackel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Jackel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Jackel off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Jackel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a front kick that sends Jackel stumbling back into the cage.
Jackel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good work by Jackel as he checks the leg kick.
Jackel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackel circles away.
Williams is looking to clinch but Jackel is avoiding it.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ashley Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackel shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackel.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Jackel's leg but Jackel calmly moves out of range.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
The Jackel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackel checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackel shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackel.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackel advances to half guard.
Jackel wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackel prevents Williams from standing back up.
Jackel is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackel trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackel passes to side control.
Jackel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is holding Jackel down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Jackel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackel shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Jackel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Jackel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Jackel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Jackel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackel. Jackel gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackel fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams wants to clinch up but Jackel keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from Jackel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Jackel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Jackel fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackel. That did some damage!
Jackel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Jackel misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackel, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackel blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackel has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Jackel trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams pushes Jackel off looking to stand but Jackel dives back in and keeps control.
Jackel trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackel moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Jackel tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackel working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackel is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Williams is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Jackel!
A less than humble The Jackel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Glutamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Roll With It. Glutamine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Glutamine!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glutamine tries for a takedown but Waterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Con Waterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waterson connects with a single shot there.
Glutamine ducks right into an uppercut from Waterson.
Glutamine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Waterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterson thuds his right hand into Glutamine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Waterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glutamine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Waterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Waterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glutamine shoots and misses
and Waterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Glutamine.
Glutamine shoots and misses
and Waterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glutamine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glutamine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Waterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Glutamine shoots in for a double leg but Waterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glutamine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Waterson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Glutamine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glutamine closes the distance and clinches up with Waterson, looking for a takedown. Glutamine pushes Waterson against the cage but Waterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glutamine looks gassed!
Waterson cracks Glutamine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Glutamine is rocked!
Waterson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Glutamine's defenses. It connects perfectly with Glutamine's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Con Waterson!
Con Waterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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252 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer moves in looking to clinch but Boom pushes him off.
Neuer tries to clinch but Boom moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Neuer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Boom lands with a cross.
Neuer tries to move into range but Boom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neuer wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Neuer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and Neuer counters with a two punch combo.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom throws a head kick but Neuer moves out of range.
Neuer moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Neuer pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Boom tries a body shot but Neuer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom tries to work over Neuer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neuer wants to get back to striking at distance but Boom won't allow it.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Boom wants to get back to striking at distance but Neuer won't allow it.
A short right from Neuer.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boom is looking to control Neuer's arms but Neuer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boom has his back to the cage.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Neuer controls his hands.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neuer is looking to clinch.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neuer manages to avoid it.
Boom throws a low kick but Neuer moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom thuds his shin into the meat of Neuer's side.
Boom is looking to land body kicks.
Neuer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neuer avoids the head kick by Boom.
Neuer tries to clinch up.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom feints and then cracks Neuer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neuer down.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Neuer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Neuer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom tries to clinch but Neuer moves out of range.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Boom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Boom swings for the body but Neuer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neuer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neuer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neuer prevents a body shot from Boom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neuer prevents a body shot from Boom.
Boom is trying to stall.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neuer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booms head.
It looks like Sonic Boom has been cut.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Neuer.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonic Boom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonic Boom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neuer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Boom misses with a leg kick
and Neuer counters by moving into the clinch.
Neuer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boom.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neuer blocks a body shot from Boom.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Neuer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Neuer blocking some punches.
Neuer lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Neuer blocks a body shot from Boom.
A body shot lands from Neuer.
Boom tries to break free but Neuer pushes him back against the cage.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neuer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom connects with a body shot that sends Neuer's belly button to the back.
Boom swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom throws a series of punches but Neuer avoids them all with ease.
Sonic Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Neuer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
Neuer wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Boom lands a leg kick that knocks Neuer off balance momentarily.
Neuer takes the fight into the clinch.
Boom lands a body punch.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Neuer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Neuer gets through Boom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
A short right from Boom.
Neuer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neuer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boom.
Neuer checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom takes a swing at Neuer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Manuel Neuer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neuer wants to clinch.
Boom moves in looking to clinch but Neuer pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boom. Neuer shrugs it off though.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonic Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neuer gets a clinch.
Boom wants to stall.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neuer's elbow.
Neuer wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neuer has clasped his hands together around Boom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boom is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Neuer stalls from top position.
Neuer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Neuer misses the target.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Neuer is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonic Boom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonic Boom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Neuer instigates a clinch.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neuer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boom stalling in the clinch but Neuer improves position.
Sonic Boom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Boom on the inside.
Neuer scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
A head punch on the inside from Neuer fails to land.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boom wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neuer.
Neuer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer wants to stand but Boom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Neuer seems content to control.
Neuer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boom manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer wants to get up but he can't break Boom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Neuer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manuel Neuer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Neuer moves into range and clinches up with Boom.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Neuer controls his hands.
Neuer lands a right hand.
Neuer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer blocks a body shot from Boom.
A shot in the inside from Neuer.
Neuer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Neuer.
Boom lands with a right to the head.
Neuer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Neuer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom working aggressively here.
Boom stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
Neuer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Neuer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Neuer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neuer.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neuer creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boom drops to his knees and Neuer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Neuer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hyneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jamie Hyneman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
273 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Hyneman!
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, Billy Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyneman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Hyneman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyneman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sampson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Billy Sampson has been cut.
Hyneman looks to land a combination. Sampson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyneman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson missing with a left hand there. Hyneman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyneman was covering up waiting for the punch and Sampson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sampson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hyneman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sampson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Hyneman is keeping the position.
Hyneman keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyneman has momentary wrist control but Sampson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyneman is retaining full guard.
Sampson chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hyneman's guard.
Sampson misses with a head shot. Hyneman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sampson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson throws an elbow that misses. Hyneman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sampson's guard. Nice move by Hyneman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is pulling down on Hyneman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hyneman, at least for the moment.
Sampson is trying to keep Hyneman in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson has control of Hyneman's left arm, preventing Hyneman from doing any damage.
Sampson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hyneman manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampsonis looking to pass into half guard but Hyneman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hyneman is in guard.
Sampson is looking for a triangle here but Hyneman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sampson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sampson struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson regains half guard.
Sampson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hyneman is working away from the top position though.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hyneman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hyneman's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson missing with strikes from the back.
Sampson misses with an elbow to the head.
Sampson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Sampson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hyneman misses with a double jab
and Sampson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hyneman trying to control the position.
Sampson stops Hyneman from standing up.
Sampson postures up and lands a big shot to Hyneman's brow.
Sampson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson throws a strike but Hyneman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyneman won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hyneman won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
Sampson looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Sampson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sampson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyneman.
Sampson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyneman swivels and escapes.
Sampson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyneman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Hyneman moved out of range nicely.
Hyneman moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Hyneman blocks a jab.
Hyneman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Hyneman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sampson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jamie Hyneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyneman moves away.
Sampson punishes Hyneman's body with a nice straight punch.
Sampson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyneman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyneman's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyneman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sampson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sampson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sampson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sampson stays in close to Hyneman's body and controls the position.
Hyneman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sampson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyneman is retaining full guard.
Sampson throwing strikes from guard but Hyneman blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson chips away with some ground and pound.
Sampson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson pushing down on Hyneman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sampson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson trying to mount his opponent but Hyneman defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampson is keen to just control but Hyneman is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Sampson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sampson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyneman is just out of range.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyneman as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sampson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sampson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyneman keeps working.
Sampson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sampson cracks Hyneman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Sampson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hyneman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyneman's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyneman's head.
Sampson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sampson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sampson.
Sampson working Hyneman over with strikes.
Hyneman tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Hyneman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but Hyneman defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyneman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sampson.
Billy Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyneman's head.
Sampson passes to side control.
Sampson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson trying to control the action but Hyneman is working from the bottom.
Sampson in side control, throwing shots but Hyneman defends.
Sampson cracks Hyneman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Billy Sampson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sampson happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyneman is trying to get back to his feet.
Sampson working the head and body with strikes.
Hyneman trying to remain calm as Sampson controls from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Hyneman's face as Sampson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sampson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Sampson!
Our winner, Billy Sampson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song. Hale Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
215 lbs
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24
216 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Randreanaivo misses
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has been cut.
Hernandez with a hook.
Randreanaivo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randreanaivo drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Randreanaivo off! Randreanaivo jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Randreanaivo preventing the sweep.
Randreanaivo lands a couple of digs.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Randreanaivo is controlling him.
Randreanaivo forces his way into half guard.
Randreanaivo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez is not content to let Randreanaivo control the position.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Randreanaivo slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Randreanaivo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Randreanaivo persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Randreanaivo shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randreanaivo blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Hale Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randreanaivo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randreanaivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez pushes Randreanaivo off looking to stand but Randreanaivo dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randreanaivo to get the leverage.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Randreanaivo's head to control him but Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Randreanaivo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randreanaivo trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Randreanaivo connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Randreanaivo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Randreanaivo advances position into side control!
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randreanaivo scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Randreanaivo drags him back down.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randreanaivo on the ground.
Randreanaivo slows the pace down.
Randreanaivo swings around for an armbar but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Randreanaivo's guard.
Randreanaivo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randreanaivo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randreanaivo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randreanaivo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randreanaivo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Randreanaivo is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randreanaivo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Randreanaivo keeps moving.
Randreanaivo looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randreanaivo has managed to clinch.
Randreanaivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Randreanaivo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hale Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo is trying to pull guard but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a hook but Randreanaivo blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randreanaivo slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Randreanaivo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Randreanaivo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randreanaivo advances to half guard.
Randreanaivo is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randreanaivo thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Randreanaivo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is looking to control Randreanaivo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randreanaivo is trying for a kimura here. Hernandez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Randreanaivo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo waved his t-shirt featuring Burning Fist Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Archaniol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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19
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Archaniol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaspar Saroa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saroa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Archaniol gets full guard.
Saroa lands a couple of elbows.
Saroa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archaniol's guard.
Saroa trying to pass the guard but Archaniol defending well.
Saroa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saroa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archaniol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archaniol is defending against the submission attempts here by Saroa.
Archaniol trying to control from the bottom.
Saroa throwing shots but Archaniol is blocking nicely.
Saroa works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archaniol is working to get back to half guard.
Archaniol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archaniol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saroa.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archaniol is defending against the submission attempts here by Saroa.
Saroa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Archaniol is pressing down on Saroa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saroa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saroa wants to pass the guard but Archaniol is keeping the position.
Archaniol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saroa on the ground.
Archaniol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saroa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saroa works over Archaniol with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saroa stands up over Archaniol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archaniol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saroa is working Archaniol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saroa works over Archaniol with some ground and pound from guard.
Saroa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saroa landing with the ground and pound.
Saroa advances position into side control!
Saroa working the body and head with strikes.
Saroa working the body and head with strikes.
Archaniol is rocked!
Saroa lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Archaniol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saroa working the ground and pound from side control.
Saroa cracks Archaniol with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Saroa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Archaniol is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Saroa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaspar Saroa!
A less than humble Gaspar Saroa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
91% |
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